[317] On January 13, in a 113112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, he scored his 38,000th career point, becoming the second player in NBA history to do so. [200] In January, the Cavaliers had a losing record, and James was criticized for his lackluster effort. [139] Miami won Game 7 to advance to the Finals, earning them a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and James's budding rival Kevin Durant. [16]:24 The group dubbed themselves the "Fab Four" and promised each other that they would attend high school together. [535] James later became a spokesman for the company and began appearing in advertisements after ending his contract with McDonald's. On Sunday, Bryce, 15, took to his Instagram. [80][81] For the series, he averaged 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8 assists per game,[82] finishing the postseason with a career playoff-high 35.3 points per game. [340] His playing style, which is athletic and versatile,[131] has drawn comparisons to Basketball Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan. Does it make you feel older? the youngster asked him. Gamble is fully active on his social networking sites, where he has over 18.2k tweets along with 680 followers on his Twitter account. Most of his Instagram posts are about basketball playing, which shows he is truly dedicated to his dream. He never got to see his father because he was a criminal. If McClelland is James father, it would also mean that James has a half-brother. The Decision itself was also scrutinized and viewed as unnecessary. "[77], In the playoffs, Cleveland swept the Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks to earn a matchup with the Orlando Magic in the Conference Finals. [533], In June 2022, it was announced James is launching a media company in partnership with professional tennis player Naomi Osaka and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Company. [187] In Game 7, he posted a triple-double and made a number of key plays, including "The Block" on Andre Iguodala,[188] as Cleveland emerged victorious, winning the city's first professional sports title in 52 years and becoming the first team in NBA history to come back from a 31 series deficit in the Finals. And so it was, on October 29, 2003, inLeBrons NBA debut against theSacramento Kings. [165] For the Finals, James averaged 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. LeBron James (@KingJames) February 14, 2022 Past Super Bowl halftime performances have often featured rock bands and pop stars, but never an exclusive cast of hip hop artists. [365] By exploiting his size, vision, and the attention he garners from opposing defenses,[366] James creates easy points for his teammates with accurate assists. [115] That evening, the Heat threw a welcome party for their new "big three" at the American Airlines Arena, an event that took on a rock concert atmosphere. TheGolden State Warriorsguard exploded for 41 points on Sunday night, as he led the Dubs to a 127-118 win over the Washington Wizards in the Capitol Arena. [63], In February of the 200708 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance. [13], Off the court, James has accumulated more wealth and fame from numerous endorsement contracts. [169][170][171] On July 12, he officially signed with the team,[172] who had compiled a league-worst 97215 record in the four seasons following his departure. [347] He holds numerous "youngest to" distinctions,[348][349] including being the youngest player to score 30,000 career points. Like James, Gamle grew up without a father. ! Little has changed in the second week of voting from fans for starters in the NBA All-Star Game nine of the 10 stayed the same and LeBron James and Kevin Durant would be the team captains. [510] In 2011, James co-founded the designer retail store UNKNWN in Miami, Florida. [450] Those include the War in Darfur,[451][452][453] the killing of Trayvon Martin,[454] the now-former NBA owner Donald Sterling's racist comments in 2014,[450] the Michael Brown verdict,[455] and the death of Eric Garner. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, and was heavily touted by the national media as a future NBA superstar. [186] James responded by registering back-to-back 41-point games in Games 5 and 6, leading the Cavaliers to two consecutive wins to stave off elimination. James has scored the most points in the playoffs, the most career points (playoffs and regular season combined),[1] and the second most regular season points, and has the seventh most career assists. [543] His first agent was Aaron Goodwin, whom he left in 2005 for Leon Rose. James reportedly did not respond. The talented kid was born on 14th June 2007 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States. "[481], On August 27, James and his Lakers teammates, as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, began boycotting the 2020 NBA playoffs to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. [472] His statement drew backlash from some Hong Kong protesters[473][474] and in February 2022, political commentator Bill Maher called James hypocritical for not taking a critical stance towards China's human rights abuses. ARTICLE CONTINUE AFTER THE ADVERTISEMENT SCROLL DOWN However, in this elite group, Stephen Curry and his brother Seth Curry had the most harrowing experience when they appeared on the Korean entertainment television show Infinite Challenge. Steve Kerr explained the support Stephen Curry is getting in the Warriors away games, comparing his player to his ex-teammate Michael Jordan. Rickey Smiley Morning Show Featured Video. James was cleared of any wrongdoing because he had accepted the luxury vehicle from a family member and not from an agent or any outside source. "[212] Reaction to the move was more positive than his original departure from the Cavaliers, albeit still mixed, as some onlookers felt that Los Angeles was not his optimal destination. Despite finishing outside of a playoff spot, the team failed to make major trades to improve the team which naturally frustrated the fans. [252] In an injury-laden season, the Lakers ended with a 4230 record, finishing No. [120] To begin the year, they struggled to adjust to these new circumstances, going only 98 after 17 games. [300][301] On April 5, the Lakers were eliminated from both playoff and play-in contention for the first time since 2019 (James's first season with the Lakers) after a 121110 loss to the Suns. They are Bronny James and Bryce Maximus James. [410] They have three children: two sonsBronny and Bryceand daughter Zhuri. The Los Angeles Lakers star, 38, is now only 352 points away from tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time record of 38,387 points in his nearly 20-year career. Hard to imagine Michael Jordan doesn't covet those lottery picks in the Lakers' post-LeBron years. [143] His full postseason run, in which he averaged 30.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, was later ranked the second best in modern NBA history by ESPN. Who lives for the present looses his tomorrow. [363] Despite these changes, he remained an elite offensive player who beat defenses with body control, strength, and varying attacking speeds. [19] He later played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars. Bronny's brother Bryce Maximus was born in 2007. [320][336] He also joined Michael Jordan as the only players to win an NBA MVP award, NBA championship, NBA Finals MVP, and Olympic gold medal in the same year. [199] Their turnaround began with a victory over the Wizards on November 3 where James scored 57 points, which represented the second-highest point total of his career and tied a franchise record. [65] On March 21, he moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer in a game against the Raptors, doing so in over 100 less games than Daugherty. LeBron James' Twin Brother Attends Lakers Game (Photos) The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday night. He runs a non-profit organization known as The Lebron James Family Foundation. [475] James has taken various other stands on issues regarding sports, such as the Kaepernick controversy and the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal. [40] In his first regular season game, he scored 25 points against the Sacramento Kings, setting an NBA record for most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his debut performance. [311] On December 2, in a 133129 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, James recorded 28 points and 11 assists. Regardless, both men grew up in fatherless homes and have used it to become better men, themselves. [423] On February 13, 2015, James was elected the first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). [356], In Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra changed James's role to a more unconventional one. She drew her first breath on 22nd October 2014. Mary varsity basketball team. [28], Throughout his senior year, James and the Fighting Irish traveled around the country to play a number of nationally ranked teams, including a game on December 12, 2002, against Oak Hill Academy that was nationally televised on ESPN2. A prep-to-pro, he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. [353] Early in James's career, he was criticized for overpassing in pressure situations, in particular for passing instead of shooting in the waning seconds of close games;[369][370] however, as his career progressed, James's clutch performance was viewed more favorably. Required fields are marked *. Not to mention, four-time NBA champion LeBron James would have been frustrated as well. His father impregnated his mother and then ran away thanks to an aversion to parenting and no interest in having to take on that responsibility. The school officially opened on July 30, 2018. To whichLeBronjokingly replied, Why are you doing this to me?. LeBron James. As he has watched James grow into the international superstar, he has reportedly tried to reach out and forge a relationship. Back in 2016, a guy named Aaron McClelland Gamble claimed to be LeBron's half-brother. [479] James spoke in support of the More Than a Vote movement and encouraged members of the African-American community to vote. [4] Throughout the 2010s, he was usually ranked as the best player in the NBA each season by ESPN and Sports Illustrated. [280][281][282] At the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held in Cleveland, James was celebrated among the other 75 players for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty. [173] A month after James's signing, the Cavaliers acquired Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves, forming a new star trio along with Kyrie Irving. Moreover, it seems the front office is trying to sell LeBron this idea to convince him to adjust to the existing squad this season. [267][268] From December 19 to February 26, 2022, playing 23 out of 27 games, he had a streak of 23 consecutive 25-point games. 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He is a star kid and has 6.7 million followers on Instagram. Even the first brother of the Lakers, LeBron James, Hall of Fame star Kevin Garnett The legendary seniors all reposted videos and posted praises on social media. [380], James left high school as one of the most hyped prospects in NBA history. James grew up in poverty, and if McClelland was, in fact, his father, he didnt give the family any financial support during their rough upbringing. [514] In 2015, he played himself in the Judd Apatow film Trainwreck,[515] receiving positive reviews for his performance. [229] Regular season play resumed in July and concluded in August within the confined NBA Bubble, where James ended the regular season as the league leader in assists for the first time in his career, averaging 10.2 assists per game. 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