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LeBron James

by Jake from Westerville

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LeBron James was born on December 30 1984 in Akron, Ohio U.S.A. When LeBron was a little baby his biological father left him. LeBron had a small family. His mother’s name is Gloria. LeBron has no siblings. LeBron’s biological father’s name is Anthony McClelland. Since LeBron never knew his real father, his mother’s boyfriends and his uncles acted as his dad, such as teaching him things and punishing him if he did something bad.

Like any other child, LeBron had to go to school. LeBron went to many elementary schools because he was poor and always moving to a new home, this made it tough for LeBron to keep friends. In fifth grade, one of LeBron’s friend’s dad heard that he had talent. So the dad asked LeBron’s mother if he could live with them for a year. They wanted to teach him manners, keep him in a safe and non-violent environment, teach him discipline, and to show him what it would be like to have a real family. LeBron’s mother thought it would be a good idea so she said “yes”. It was same about middle school, LeBron kept switching from school to school. It was not until High school where he stopped switching schools. He attended St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio, for all 4 years. LeBron had his best years of school of his entire school life there. He was able to get good grades, have friends, and play basketball.

Surprisingly, LeBron won the first attendance award at his high school. LeBron and his friends were so good at basketball that they formed an Amateur Athletic Union team “AAU team” in middle school. LeBron’s AAU team won over 200 AAU tournament games!

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LeBron was born into a bad life with no dad to help support the family, no siblings, and so poor that he was often nearly homeless. LeBron’s mother had many boyfriends who tried to act like his dad. The boyfriend who acted most like his dad was Eddie Jackson, he introduced basketball to LeBron when he was a little kid. Even though he seems like a nice guy he went to jail many times. He broke the law many times but Gloria liked having him around for LeBron because he acted like a good father for LeBron.

Like lots of other kids LeBron had a childhood hero. LeBron’s child hood hero was Michael Jordan, because he played while LeBron was a kid, and was the best basketball player of all time. It seemed that Michael had a record for almost everything in basketball. LeBron’s goal was to be just as good as Michael Jordan was or even better! He also wanted to play in the NBA like Michael Jordan. Little did Lebron know that he would reach his goal!

Even though LeBron did not have a big family when he was growing up, it does not mean that he can’t make a family by himself. LeBron is currently married to Savannah Brinson. LeBron has 2 children named LeBron James Jr. age 6, Bryce Maximus James age 3. LeBron’s kids are already learning how to play basketball at age 6 and 3!

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Surprisingly enough, LeBron did not have a job before he was famous. Instead, he showed the world that he’s a great basketball player before he even went to the NBA. When LeBron was in high school he played for the High school U.S.A. basketball team.

As LeBron was growing up, his hero was still Michael Jordan. Because he was the best basketball player of all time. He is also funny, caring, and responsible. LeBron studied the way Michael Jordan played. That way he could play just like him and be just as nice as him. I would say LeBron has just about reached his goal!

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LeBron was famous before he was in the NBA, his high school games were televised because so many people heard about LeBron’s talent, that they wanted to see him in action! LeBron’s popularity increased even more when he joined the NBA in the 2003 NBA draft. LeBron is famous for being one of the greatest basketball players in history!

LeBron set many NBA records just in his first year, such as scoring, field goals, three-point field goals, free throws, steals, turn over’s, triple doubles, and assists, both in the regular season and play-offs.

There are many things going on in the world while Leberon is playing in the NBA, here are some of them: The war in the Middle East was and is still going on. The Middle Eastern countries are overthrowing their rulers. President Barack Obama was elected in 2008.

LeBron started his family a year after he started his NBA career. LeBron’s teammates are always his best friends, it never fails. LeBron has the ability to make his teammates around him better at basketball, very few people have this ability, such as Michel Jordan.

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Of course like any other adult LeBron has a lifestyle. LeBron is a professional basketball player. LeBron James’ career started in 2003, when he got back picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is still playing to this day. He set many records in his first year; he is still setting records to this day!

LeBron recently switched teams from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat, sadly, and he is still setting new records. LeBron recently moved to Miami from Akron since he switched teams. LeBron is training his sons how to play basketball. That way they could be just as good as him or better!

LeBron made a huge impact on history, many people consider him a hero, and I’ll tell you why! LeBron’s impact on history is being a great basketball player and being funny, smart, kind, caring, and responsible. He will always be remembered for all of his records, he will always be remembered as King James. LeBron is considered a hero because even though he had a bad childhood he never gave up. He inspires many basketball players to never give up!

Page created on 5/10/2011 12:00:00 AM

Last edited 5/10/2011 12:00:00 AM

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