| Born on December 30, 1984, LeBron James
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| | During the eight games that were played
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| is an Ohio native who graduated from St.
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| | during the competition, LeBron averaged
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| Vincent-St. Mary High School. Standing
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| | 5.4 points, 1 rebound and 1.6 assists.
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| 6'8" and weighing 240 lbs., James has
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| | During the 2004-2005 NBA season, LeBron
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| enjoyed a number of career highlights
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| | James started in 80 games and was named
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| since joining the NBA. Among his
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| | All-NBA Second Team, which earned him the
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| recognitions, LeBron James was named the
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| | honor of being the youngest player in
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| 2003-2004 NBA Rookie of the Year, which
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| | league history to be given All-NBA
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| made him the first Cavalier and youngest
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| | honors. His record-breaking streak
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| player to ever receive this award. In
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| | continued as he surpassed the franchise
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| addition, he is one of only three rookies
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| | record for points in a single season,
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| in the history of the NBA to average a
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| | became the youngest and second-fastest
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| minimum of 20 points, five rebounds and
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| | player to reach career numbers and became
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| five assists in one season.
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| | the second All-Star starter in Cavalier
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| During his high school career, LeBron
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| | history.
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| James led St. Vincent-St. Mary to three
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| | As most athletes will tell you, it takes
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| state championships in only four seasons.
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| | a lot of drive and determination to
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| It came as no surprised when LeBron gave
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| | succeed in any sport. In order to
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| up his high school football career to
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| | effectively attain their goals, most
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| concentrate on basketball. His football
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| | athletes look up to a role model for
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| career was successful, however, as he was
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| | guidance and encouragement during both
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| named First Team All-State as a wide
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| | the good and bad times. For LeBron
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| receiver during his sophomore season and
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| | James, that man is Michael Jordan.
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| his team progressed to the state
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| | Admittedly, James chose number 23 in
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| semifinals during his junior year.
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| | honor of his role model. In addition to
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| In 2003, LeBron James was chosen in the
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| | sharing talent and greatness, some
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| first round of the NBA Draft by the
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| | athletes also share the same birthday.
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| Cleveland Cavaliers. He was the first
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| | LeBron James and Tiger Woods share a
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| pick overall and has remained with the
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| | December 30 birth date, which is just
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| team that first introduced him into the
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| | another sign that James is destined for
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| NBA. During his rookies season, James
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| | greatness.
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| started in 79 games and went on to become
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| | Fans who would like to request a signed
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| the youngest player to score 1,000 points
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| | photo or simply send LeBron James their
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| in NBA history.
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| | best wishes are urged to do so in care of
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| In 2004, LeBron James continued his love
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| | his NBA franchise team. If you are
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| of basketball as he became a member of
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| | requesting an autograph, be sure to
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| the 2004 United States Olympic Team,
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| | include a SASE (self-addressed stamped
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| which went on to win the Bronze Medal.
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| | envelope) along with your request.
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