The King of Basketball Everyone has his or her favorite player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). There are so many players that one person can choose from even if the player is a legend. Each player has his or her own unique talent. One of the most talented player ever besides Michael Jordan is LeBron James. LeBron Raymore James was born in Akron, Ohio on December 30, 1984. He was born to his parents Gloria James and Anthony McClelland. When LeBron was in the ninth grade he started attending St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, which is a private Catholic school. During LeBron's freshman year, he led the St. Vincent-St. Mary Fighting Irish to a 27-0 record and the Ohio State basketball championship. In LeBron's sophomore year he …show more content…
His first year of playing in the NBA he was names the Rookie of the Year. "No player in the history of the NBA received so much attention so early in his career as LeBron James." ("LeBron James"). In less than five years playing with Cleveland, LeBron led his team to the NBA Finals. When he first started playing for the Cavaliers "Cleveland viewed him as a savior for a franchise" ("LeBron James"). Since LeBron did not go to college and play basketball he did not have the experience other players had, however he still had a good mindset like the other players. Through out the years LeBron played with Cleveland he set many records and changed the way the Cleveland Cavaliers played …show more content…
"In July of 2014, after opting out of his contract with the Heat and considering other teams, James announced that he would be returning to the Cavaliers" ("LeBron Raymore James"). After announcing his decision on Instagram with a picture of LeBron doing his chalk toss with a heading saying "I'm coming home" most of his fans were very happy. Some people joked about how people wanted their LeBron James Cavalier Jersey back after they burned it. LeBron James even went on social media and asked his Cleveland Fans if he should still do the chalk