LeBron is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He is a four-time NBA Champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020); four-time NBA MVP (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013); four-time NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020); NBA Rookie of the Year (2003) and unanimous All-Rookie First Team Selection (2003); Team USA Olympic Gold Medalist (2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2024 Paris); 20-time All-NBA Honoree; 6-time NBA All-Defensive Team; starter for NBA All-Star Game each of the last 20 seasons (2005-2024); and 3-time All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018). He has appeared in 1,492 NBA games (1,490 starts) for the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Heat. LeBron has the most assists among all frontcourt players in NBA history. In 1,484 games he has scored in double figures, including an NBA-record 1,222 consecutive times, a streak that began on January 6, 2007. He has scored 20+ points in an NBA-record 1,237 games, 30+ in 555 games, 40+ 77 times, 50+ in 14 games and one 60-point game. Over his career, he owns 112 triple-doubles and 572 double-doubles. In an NBA-record 20 consecutive seasons, he has averaged at least 25.0 points. 

LeBron has appeared in 287 playoff games (all starts) for the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Heat, averaging 28.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 41.3 minutes. He is the NBA Playoffs all-time leader in wins (183), games played (287), points (8,162), field goals (2,928), free throws (1,836), steals (483) and minutes (11,858). He has won an NBA-record 41 career playoff series and played in 8 consecutive NBA Finals (2011-2018).

LeBron led St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to 3 state championships and was named the consensus 2003 National High School Player of the Year. He was PARADE magazine’s High School Boys Player of the Year as both a junior and senior to become the first repeat winner. He won Ohio’s Mr. Basketball Award his final three seasons, becoming the first sophomore to earn the honor. He also played football in high school through his junior year, and was named First Team All-State as a wide receiver his sophomore year. He was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall selection in the 2003 NBA Draft.

LeBron is the son of Gloria James. He married his high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson on Sept 14, 2023. He has two sons (LeBron James Jr. and Bryce Maximus James) and one daughter (Zhuri Nova James). LeBron is known for his philanthropy and has won the following accolades for his charity: 3x Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year; TIME’s Athlete of the Year; NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award. He launched the LeBron James Family Foundation in 2004 with a mission to positively affect the lives of children and young adults through education and co-curricular educational initiatives. Outside of the court, LeBron is very active in Hollywood through executive production and acting, and owns several production companies.