Informative Essay On Lebron James

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LeBron James is the best player in the NBA. He has the skill to play against any person and at any position he is one of the all-time greats. He made it possible by working harder than others, and hard work always pays off.
The “King” 6’8,” 250 pound Lebron Raymone James may have the nickname of “King James,” but he wasn't born into all the monetary riches of royalty (Lebron James Autobiography). James was born on December 30, 1984 to Gloria Marie James and Anthony McClleland. Anthony was an ex con, and he really didn't care about being a father (Lebron James Autobiography). As a result, Lebron James lived with multiple family members in a large Victorian house near downtown Akron, OH that had been in the family for years (LeBron James Autobiography). LeBron and his mother would continue to move from one apartment to another (Lebron James Autobiography). When he was in 4th grade in 1993, James missed a …show more content…

“While growing up my mom and I were so poor that we often found ourselves without a roof over our heads. Long before I became of the greatest basketball players, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal were among the thousands of fans who showed up to watch me play forward for my high school” (Lebron James Autobiography). “I had the helped of devoted coaches, who gave me a shot at greatness as well as a place to live when I really needed it” (Lebron James Autobiography).
Lebron James #23 SF ,6’8” 250 lbs, Cleveland Cavaliers Born in Akron, OH and he is 33 years old (ESPN). LeBron James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round 1st pick the 2003 draft (ESPN). He did not attend college, and he has been in the NBA for 14 years. In this time, he has won many awards (ESPN). LeBron also has a net worth of 400 million dollars which means he is worth 400 million dollars