[16]:51 He was recruited by some Division I programs, including Notre Dame. [35] Some sports analysts, football critics, high school coaches, former and current players have speculated that James could have played in the National Football League. Mary High School, a private Catholic school with predominantly white students. He was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, USA. 2, two games behind the Jazz, but they went 1416 without Davis and 610 without James, falling to No. Gamble has a sister, presumably by a different father. and fuck you all the family is not a lovely family. [202] Following another round of trades in February, Cleveland returned to form and James reached a number of historical milestones; on March 30, he set an NBA record with 867 straight games scoring in double digits. [350] During his first stint in Cleveland, he was primarily used as an on-ball point forward, and although his shooting tendencies were perimeter-oriented,[131] he established himself as one of the best slashers and finishers in basketball. [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. [54], In 200607, James's averages declined to 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. LeBron James. He recorded 516 30-point games in 1,386 career appearances. [380], James left high school as one of the most hyped prospects in NBA history. [530], In February 2019, it was revealed that James would executive produce rapper 2 Chainz's new album Rap or Go to the League. A wire-to-wire win for LA their fourth straight W, which is a first this season. ", "James ruled ineligible, plans to appeal decision", "Prep star James can continue drive for state title", "Remember that time Urban Meyer tried to recruit LeBron James? [93] The day before the special, fellow free agents Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade also announced that they would sign with Miami;[94] reports later arose that back in 2006 the trio had discussed among themselves their upcoming 2010 free agencies. A new look LeBron James has arrived at least on Instagram.. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers star shared a picture of himself smiling in a barber's chair with his head seemingly shaved bald.. As some pointed out on social media, the picture channeled two other famous NBA players who rocked the bald look with confidence when the time . Not to mention, four-time NBA champion LeBron James would have been frustrated as well. [84] Due in part to his increased minutes as the Cavaliers' primary ball handler, James increased his statistical production, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1 block per game on 50 percent shooting en route to another MVP Award. As he has watched James grow into the international superstar, he has reportedly tried to reach out and forge a relationship. [430] Despite their affection for James, Cleveland fans and critics were frequently annoyed when he sported a Yankees hat when he attended Cleveland Indians baseball games versus the New York Yankees. [375] Beginning in 2014, some analysts reported a regression in his defensive impact, stemming from a lack of effort and expected age-related declines. Stars included Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Jeremy Lin, and the Curry brothers. James mother, Gloria, was only 15 when she gave birth to her superstar son. She has only one child, and that is LeBron. He is King James' half-brother. Like James, Gamble was born in 1987 in Akron, Ohio. LeBron James made a public plea for help in the murder of his childhood friend's sister, who was fatally shot in her home in Akron, Ohio, earlier this week. [67] Despite his individual accomplishments, Cleveland's record fell from the year before to 4537. [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. [158], On March 3 of the 201314 season, James scored a career-high and franchise-record 61 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. [83] Behind his leadership, Cleveland lost no momentum, finishing the year with the best record in the league for the second consecutive season. The Lakers are prime examples of a victim of inflated trade prices. On November 14, he registered 44 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. [190], The 201617 season was marred by injuries and unexpected losses for the Cavaliers;[191] James later described it as one of the "strangest" years of his career. "[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. All eyes were on James as he took the court on May 31, 2018 for the start of the NBA finals. Updated on September 15, 2022 12:38 PM. The Akron native was reportedly born on May 31, 1987. Mary's football team. LeBron James is an American basketball player and film producer who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. [119], Throughout the 201011 season, the media and opposing fanbases treated James and the Heat as villains. It's Cleveland's eighth consecutive victory, moving their record to 8-1. [4], In Game 1 of the Conference Finals, James scored a buzzer-beating layup to give Miami a one-point victory against the Pacers. The team won back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013 with LeBron earning Finals MVP awards in each campaign. [142] James was unanimously voted the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player with averages of 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. [241] In a 10998 loss to the Nets on February 18, James became the third player in NBA history with 35,000 career points, joining Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone;[242] at 36 years and 50 days, he was the youngest player to reach the milestone. He runs a non-profit organization known as The Lebron James Family Foundation. [417] In January 2009, doctors at the Cleveland Clinic discovered a growth in the right side of James's jaw. 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. [4] He has competed in 10 NBA Finals, the third most all time, including eight consecutively between 2011 and 2018 (first four with Miami, second four with Cleveland). What happened in that situation?I make all kinds of NBA videos which include analysis, player stories, countdowns, and mysteries. [22] As a sophomore, James averaged 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, along with 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game. LeBron is being criticized for "turning his back . Her brother Brandon is the Cavaliers' director of scouting and played high school basketball with . Like James, Gamble was born in 1987 in Akron, Ohio. [256][257] They were up 21 before Davis suffered a strained groin in Game 4, in which James finished with a game-high 25 points on 10-for-21 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. [96], Upon leaving the Cavaliers, James drew intense criticism from sports analysts, executives, fans, and current and former players. "[421], By 2015, James was considered by many people, including his fellow NBA players, to be the "face of the NBA". And I think a lot of people hate that . [29] Later in the season, James accepted two throwback jerseys worth $845 from an urban clothing store in exchange for posing for pictures, officially violating OHSAA rules and resulting in him being stripped of his high school sports eligibility. 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. [440][441][442] He also has his own charity foundation, the LeBron James Family Foundation, which is based in Akron. [47] With final averages of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he was named to his first All-NBA Team. 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. 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Facts About Aaron McClelland Gamble - LeBron James' brother. Like James, Gamble was born in 1987 in Akron, Ohio. For The Athletic, Bill Oram wrote that James's ankle injury felt like "the moment that might signal the end of the Lakers season". [351][352] His combination of speed, quickness, and size often created matchup problems for opposing teams because he was capable of blowing by larger defenders and overpowering smaller ones. [17] When James was growing up, life was often a struggle for the family, as they moved from apartment to apartment in the seedier neighborhoods of Akron while Gloria struggled to find steady work. Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter on Wednesday and called for justice after the death of Ericka Weems, a 37-year-old woman who was killed in Akron, Ohio in recent days. [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. [141] In Game 5, he registered a triple-double as Miami defeated Oklahoma City for their second-ever championship and James's first championship. [465][466], In June 2008, James donated $20,000 to a committee in support of Obama for the 2008 U.S. presidential election. [123] The Heat eventually turned their season around and finished as the East's second seed,[124] with James averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7 assists per game on 51 percent shooting. According to the Realtor page, the price for the house in Akron cost around $20,000. Many thought that the prolonged wait for James's choice was unprofessional as not even the teams courting him were aware of his decision until moments before the show. For this reason, acquiring big names from around the NBA is tough. In fact, Lebron is his older half-brother by three years as the great NBA player was born on the 30th of December 1984. [198] After a slow start to the year, Cleveland rebounded by winning 18 of 19 games in December. However, he's questionable ahead of the . The press release also says the title "challenges the notion that the only way out of the inner city is either to become a rapper or a ball player. [185], To begin the series, Cleveland fell behind 31, including two blowout losses. Updated 5:18 PM ET. [120] On December 2, James faced the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time since departing as a free agent. [4][362] His shooting also temporarily regressed, and he briefly ranked as the NBA's worst high-volume shooter from outside the paint. Gloria Marie James is the mother of world-famous basketball player LeBron James. Aaron had reached out to LeBron in the past for financial support when his. However, the management is ready to go all-in next season. LeBron Jamess father wasnt a nobleman. [136] To compensate for Bosh's absence, the Heat embraced a small-ball lineup with James at power forward, which they retained even after Bosh's return in the Conference Finals against the Celtics. [543] His first agent was Aaron Goodwin, whom he left in 2005 for Leon Rose. James has one half-brother - Aaron McClelland Gamble - who he is apparently not close with. [304] He finished the season with a 7.6 box plusminus (first among players in his age group) and averages of 30.3 points (first by 6.9 points among players in his age range), 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.9 threes, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game on 523575 shooting ranges. Kendrick Nunn had 23. He recorded his 10,142nd assist, surpassing Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA all-time career assists list. [179] Behind his leadership, the Cavaliers opened the series with a 21 lead before being eliminated in six games. [226] Behind James's leadership, the Lakers opened the 201920 season with a 172 record, matching the best start in franchise history. Although taking this team to a championship will be a herculean task for the 38-year-old, he will have some help next season. Wonderful!! [69] During the decisive seventh game in Boston, James scored 45 points and Paul Pierce scored 41 in a game the Associated Press described as a "shootout". That is voter suppression. [140] Late in Game 4 of the series, James hit a three-pointer to give the Heat a lead, helping them win the game despite missing time with leg cramps. [5] In 2021, James was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team,[6] and in 2022 became the first and only player in NBA history to accumulate over 10,000 career points, rebounds, and assists. He was born on Sunday, May 31, 1987, in Akron, Ohio, USA. 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Also, as per reports LeBron and his half-brother Aaron don't share that great bond. Gloria Marie James is the mother of world-famous basketball player LeBron James. [125] James received the brunt of the criticism for the loss, averaging only three points in fourth quarters in the series. He is younger half-brother of one of the greatest basketball players, LeBron James. LeBron James had 25 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Here are 9 facts about Gamble; Born to a single mother and raised without a father figure in his life, James has used this to help forge a strong relationship with his own kids. [157] He was named Finals MVP for the second straight season, averaging 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2.3 steals per game for the championship round. 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[16]:117 St. VincentSt. LeBron James is his Half Brother Yes, you heard it right. Sportswriters and his coaches agreed that James has shown uncommon maturity for a player his age, handling his newfound fame and the extraordinary expectations of others . During NBA Finals. [323][326], Before naming James to the 2008 Olympic team, Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski gave James an ultimatum to improve his attitude, and he heeded their advice. They are Bronny James and Bryce Maximus James. She has never married. Ericka Weems, 37, was found with a [29] James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the year. [a] In a 2016 interview with Sports Illustrated, James acknowledged that his motivation was surpassing Jordan as the greatest. She has never married. ", "LeBron or MJ? Zhuri James is the youngest child of LeBron James. As I got older and as I became more of an adult, I started to realize and think to myself well, Damn, what was he going through? Was it things that he couldnt control? James explained to Yahoo. I'm just happy he's still here, obviously. [262] In a game against the Pistons on November 21, James was ejected in the third quarter after getting into a scuffle with Isaiah Stewart during the 121116 win; it was the second time in his career that he was ejected from a game,[263] and he was suspended for one game due to his actions. [539] Also in 2021, James joined Fenway Sports Group as a partner, making him a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, New England Sports Network, RFK Racing, and Liverpool F.C., the latter of which he already owned a two-percent share in individually. [86], James became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01am EDT on July 1, 2010. [272] By January 20, James became the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 30,000 career points and 10,000 career rebounds; he is the first player to record at least 30,000 career points, 10,000 career rebounds, and 9,000 career assists. [180] Despite the loss, he received serious consideration for the Finals MVP Award,[181] averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game for the championship round. [323], At the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan, James took on a greater role for Team USA, averaging 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game as co-captain. [4] After failing to win a championship with Cleveland, James left in 2010 as a free agent to join the Miami Heat;[9] this was announced in the television special The Decision and is among the most controversial free-agent decisions in sports history. [459] During a 2018 interview with CNN journalist Don Lemon, James accused Trump of attempting to divide the country with sports, suggesting that "sports has never been something that divides people it's always been something that brings someone together." [91] On July 8, he announced on a live ESPN special titled The Decision that he would sign with the Heat. [61] In Game 2, he hit a game-winner to tie the series at 11. Despite finishing outside of a playoff spot, the team failed to make major trades to improve the team which naturally frustrated the fans. He then took his revenge by scoring points and leaving some play in which he beat him to make a dunk. [73] He also became only the fourth postmerger player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in a single season. In 2004 when LeBron was an NBA rookie, the couple had an unplanned pregnancy with their first child, LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., who was born on October 6, 2004. On several occasions, he mentioned a feeling of obligation to effect change using his status. Well, various sources claim that they even don't have contracts with one another. [353] These qualities became more apparent in transition, where he developed a reputation for grabbing defensive rebounds and then beating the defense downcourt for highlight reel baskets. [79] Cleveland would lose the series in six games, and following the loss in Game 6, James immediately left the floor without shaking hands with his opponents, which was an act that many media members viewed as unsportsmanlike. She lived her entire life as a single mother. A lot of people out there that size, but none that can do what he can do. They have won four NBA championships across eight seasons, quickly becoming one of the NBAs most popular teams both in the United States and globally. [21] The Fighting Irish went 270 en route to the Division III state title, making them the only boys high school team in Ohio to finish the season undefeated. [367] He executes unconventional passes, including after leaving his feet and through defensive traffic. According to Heavy, Gamble has a similar story to James. [259] He made his 17th consecutive All-NBA Team selection,[2] extending the record for most selections in NBA history,[260] being named for the third time to the All-NBA Second Team. [332] He became the leader of the team, with Bryant, who would soon be 34, stepping back. For other people with the name, see, 20102011: Year of media and fan scrutiny, 20142016: Ending Cleveland's championship drought, 20162018: End of second stint in Cleveland, 20212022: 37,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists, 20222023: Climb to the all-time scoring record. While James has no other siblings, he has been spotted spending time with friends from Akron who are close to him. [120] Behind James's expanded skillset,[131] Miami began the year with a franchise-best 186 record. [24] The Fighting Irish finished the season 261 and repeated as state champions. Does it make you feel older? the youngster asked him. NBA fans who have been around for LeBron James entire NBA journey will note the evolution of his image as a family man. In Response to His Formal Teammate Michael Jordan, Steve Kerr Makes Stephen Curry in. "[537], In November 2020, James became an angel investor of the tequila and mezcal company Lobos 1707. After his fourth season with the Heat in 2014, James opted out of his contract to re-sign with the Cavaliers. [88] The Cavaliers were officially eliminated from the postseason in Game 6, with James posting 27 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, and 9 turnovers in the losing effort. The production and content creation company will be named Hana Kuma, which means "flower" and "bear" in Japanese. James has a half brother named Aaron McClelland Gamble. [523] In 2016, CNBC aired an unscripted series hosted by James called Cleveland Hustles, where four up-and-coming Northern Ohio entrepreneurs will be financed on the condition of revitalizing a neighborhood in Cleveland. [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. [356], In Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra changed James's role to a more unconventional one. LeBron James reportedly has a half-brother named Aaron who is struggling to make ends meet while LeBron lives a life much to the contrary as an NBA player. [58] In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, James notched 48 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists, scoring 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including the game-winning layup with two seconds left in a double-overtime game against the Pistons. [433] In 2014, he was named the most popular male athlete in America by the Harris Poll. ", "For NBA coaches, is LeBron James really a big professional hazard? LeBron James present life is outstanding, but his past was not even good in the past. Playing with the Bulls, half the crowds got red 23 jerseys on. [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. Aaron McClelland Gamble. Nicknamed "King James", he is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in history and is often compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player of all time. [145][146] That same month, the Heat also began a 27-game winning streak, which is the third longest in NBA history. To begin the 201819 season, they struggled to find effective lineups and recorded only two wins through their first seven games. [53] Cleveland would go on to defeat the Wizards before being ousted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round. If McClelland is James father, it would also mean that Jameshas a half-brother. Latest on Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He has been featured in books, documentaries (including winning two Sports Emmy Awards as an executive producer), and television commercials. He has Instagram with 1.1 million followers and shared a story where he revealed that he got an offer to play basketball with the Division I Scholarship at Duquesne University. it's about the entire system and they always use our words to create more racism. [97] James would be relieved of the burden of scoring, and he thought he could be the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double in a season.