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