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LeBron James Biography
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player, producer and entrepreneur whose combination of size, playmaking, scoring and longevity has reshaped the modern NBA. Raised by his mother, Gloria, in Akron, Ohio, he became a national high-school phenomenon at St. Vincent–St. Mary and entered the league as Cleveland's first overall pick in 2003. Across two Cleveland tenures, four seasons with Miami, eight with the Los Angeles Lakers and a new Philadelphia chapter beginning in 2026, James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, the first player to surpass 10,000 points, rebounds and assists, a four-time champion and four-time league MVP. He led Miami to consecutive titles in 2012 and 2013, fulfilled Cleveland's championship promise in 2016 and won the Lakers' 2020 title. Internationally, he earned three Olympic gold medals, carried the United States flag at Paris 2024 and was named that tournament's MVP. James has also built an extensive public record beyond basketball: he co-founded SpringHill and UNINTERRUPTED with Maverick Carter, starred in and produced screen projects, wrote the children's picture book I Promise, and built the LeBron James Family Foundation's education-and-family support network in Akron. In July 2026, after seriously considering retirement, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for a record-extending 24th NBA season; in September he said Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and the opportunity to help Joel Embiid pursue a championship were central to the move. James called the choice his "last decision" and spoke of beginning the journey "one last time," but the reviewed team, NBA and Associated Press reports did not record a formal final-season or retirement-date announcement.
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Full name: LeBron Raymone James Sr.
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player, producer and entrepreneur whose combination of size, playmaking, scoring and longevity has reshaped the modern NBA. Raised by his mother, Gloria, in Akron, Ohio, he became a national high-school phenomenon at St. Vincent–St. Mary and entered the league as Cleveland's first overall pick in 2003. Across two Cleveland tenures, four seasons with Miami, eight with the Los Angeles Lakers and a new Philadelphia chapter beginning in 2026, James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, the first player to surpass 10,000 points, rebounds and assists, a four-time champion and four-time league MVP. He led Miami to consecutive titles in 2012 and 2013, fulfilled Cleveland's championship promise in 2016 and won the Lakers' 2020 title. Internationally, he earned three Olympic gold medals, carried the United States flag at Paris 2024 and was named that tournament's MVP. James has also built an extensive public record beyond basketball: he co-founded SpringHill and UNINTERRUPTED with Maverick Carter, starred in and produced screen projects, wrote the children's picture book I Promise, and built the LeBron James Family Foundation's education-and-family support network in Akron. In July 2026, after seriously considering retirement, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for a record-extending 24th NBA season; in September he said Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and the opportunity to help Joel Embiid pursue a championship were central to the move. James called the choice his "last decision" and spoke of beginning the journey "one last time," but the reviewed team, NBA and Associated Press reports did not record a formal final-season or retirement-date announcement.
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Who is LeBron James?
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player, producer and entrepreneur. He is a four-time NBA champion, four-time league MVP, three-time Olympic gold medalist and the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers · USA Basketball
What team does LeBron James play for?
He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026 after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Philadelphia is the fifth team chapter of his NBA career, counting his two separate Cleveland tenures.
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers
When and where was LeBron James born?
He was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio.
Sources: NBA
How old is LeBron James?
His age is calculated dynamically from his verified birth date of December 30, 1984.
Sources: NBA
How many NBA championships has LeBron James won?
He has won four: two with Miami in 2012 and 2013, one with Cleveland in 2016 and one with the Lakers in 2020. He was Finals MVP each time.
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers
How many NBA MVP awards has LeBron James won?
He has won four regular-season MVP awards: 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers
Is LeBron James the NBA's all-time leading scorer?
Yes. He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in February 2023; Philadelphia's official July 2026 signing release listed him at 43,440 regular-season points.
Sources: NBA · Philadelphia 76ers
Who is LeBron James married to?
He is married to Savannah James, his high-school sweetheart. They married on September 14, 2013, and have three children.
Sources: NBA
Did LeBron James play in the NBA with his son?
Yes. LeBron and Bronny James became the first father and son to play together in an NBA game in October 2024 with the Lakers.
Sources: Associated Press
How many Olympic medals has LeBron James won?
He has four Olympic medals: bronze in 2004 and gold in 2008, 2012 and 2024. He was named the Paris 2024 men's basketball tournament MVP.
Sources: USA Basketball · FIBA
What is the I PROMISE School?
It is an Akron public school opened in 2018 through a partnership between Akron Public Schools and the LeBron James Family Foundation, designed to provide academic and wraparound support to students and their families.
Sources: LeBron James Family Foundation
Has LeBron James written a book?
Yes. He wrote the children's picture book I Promise, illustrated by Niña Mata and published by HarperCollins in August 2020.
Sources: HarperCollins / OverDrive
What films and shows has LeBron James worked on?
His representative screen work includes acting in Trainwreck and Space Jam: A New Legacy and producing projects including The Shop, Hustle, Rez Ball, Starting 5 and Life in the W.
Sources: Warner Bros. · IMDb · ESPN Press Room · Netflix · Netflix
Why did LeBron James choose Philadelphia?
In September 2026 he said his friendship with Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia's acquisition of Jaylen Brown and the opportunity to help Joel Embiid pursue a championship were central reasons.
Sources: NBA / Associated Press