LeBron James

By: Brody AdreonTech-Lit 7-3

Introduction

• Plays for the Miami Heat• Went to St. Vincent St. Mary’s High

School• He is a 6’8 small forward• He is 26 years old• He is number 6 on the Heat

Early Life

• Was born on Dec 30, 1984• Mother Gloria had him at age 16• Started playing basketball at age 2• Fought poverty when young• Pee Wee football coach took care

of him

Later Life

• Led 13U AAU team to championship

• Led high school team to 4 state championships (won 3)

• Was drafted first in 2003 NBA draft

Professional Career

• Played for Cleveland Cavaliers• Traded to Miami Heat in 2010• PPG: 29.8• APG: 7.6• RPG: 7.9• 8 years Pro• 0 NBA championships

Injuries

• Sprained ankle• Jammed finger• Broken toe• Broken finger nail• No major injuries

USA

• Starts onUSA Olympian team• Won 2 Olympic Medals• 1 Bronze at 2004 Olympics• 1 Gold at 2008 Olympics

Off the Court

• Has girlfriend named Savannah Brinson

• Has 2 kids• LeBron James Junior• Bryce Maximus James

Achievements

• Youngest player to get triple double• Won Rookie of the Year Award• Won MVP award• Won Defensive Player of the Year award• Starts on USA Olympian basketball team• Youngest player to be elected all USA

(Sophomore)• Voted 8 times to the NBA all star game

Summary

• Will be in Hall of Fame• Will win a NBA championship• Will be one of the best in NBA

history• Will beat Michael Jordan’s records