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[47] In Game 5 of the NBA Conference Finals, James notched 48 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists, scoring 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including the game-winning layup with two seconds left in a double-overtime game against the Pistons. [259] Teams would try to exploit these weaknesses by giving him space in the half court and forcing him to settle for three-pointers and long two-pointers, a strategy famously used by Spurs coach Gregg Popovich in the 2007 Finals, where James converted on only 36 percent of his field goals in four games. [80] On July 8, he announced on a live ESPN special titled The Decision that he would sign with the Heat. ", "LeBron James: Opening school is my most important professional accomplishment", "James Draws Criticism For Stand on Darfur Issue", "Cavalier Seeks Players' Support for Darfur", "LeBron, Irving in 'I Can't Breathe' tees", "Cavs' LeBron James responds to racist graffiti on house with powerful statement". [132], In February of the 2012–13 season, James averaged 29.7 points and 7.8 assists per game while setting multiple shooting efficiency records. [347] During his second stint in Cleveland, he began opting out and re-signing on new contracts after each season in order to take advantage of higher salaries resulting from the NBA's rising salary cap. [119] James spent more time in the post and improved his shot selection and accuracy on jump shots. [243] Afterwards, Krzyzewski said James "is the best player, he is the best leader and he is as smart as anybody playing the game right now. "[244], Standing 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall and weighing 250 pounds (113 kg), James has played the majority of his career at the small forward and power forward positions,[245] but has also been deployed at the other positions when necessary. 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[325][326], James is represented by agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. We have people that have had convictions in the past, that’ve been told they cannot vote because they got a conviction. [189] In January, the Cavaliers had a losing record, and James was criticized for his lackluster effort. [420] Later that year, James gathered almost 20,000 people at the Quicken Loans Arena for a viewing of Obama's 30-minute American Stories, American Solutions television advertisement. "[431], On August 27, James and his Lakers teammates as well as the Milwaukee Bucks began boycotting the 2020 NBA playoffs to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. [62] In Miami, he developed into a more versatile defensive player, and the Heat relied on him to guard all five positions. [84] James decided to join with Bosh and Wade in part so that he could shoulder less of the offensive load; he thought that his improved teammates would give him a better chance of winning an NBA championship than had he stayed in Cleveland. Standings; Schedule and Results; Leaders; … [67] In Game 1 of the series, James scored 49 points on 66 percent shooting in a losing effort for the Cavaliers. [314] James proposed to Brinson on December 31, 2011,[315] and the two were married on September 14, 2013 in San Diego, California. [124] To compensate for Bosh's absence, the Heat embraced a small-ball lineup with James at power forward, which they retained even after Bosh's return in the Conference Finals against the Celtics. [167] For most of the Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Irving and Love were sidelined due to injury, giving James more offensive responsibilities. [184] The Cavaliers won the game and the series, advancing to their third consecutive Finals against the Warriors, who had signed James's rival Kevin Durant during the off-season. [264] Upon returning to the Cavaliers, James began to experience subtle age-related declines in productivity,[265] posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season in 2015 and 2016. [334] He has led the league in jersey sales six times. [284], James left high school as one of the most hyped prospects in NBA history. [42] In his postseason debut, James recorded a triple-double in a winning effort versus the Washington Wizards. [40] In the playoffs, he guided the Cavaliers to another Finals rematch with the Warriors. [225] James credited the team's attitude and experience for their improvement, saying: "I don't think we understood what it meant to put on a USA uniform and all the people that we were representing in 2004. [118], James was humbled by the Heat's loss to the Mavericks, and the experience inspired him to leave behind the villain role that he had been embracing, which helped him regain a sense of joy on the court. The official site of the Boston Celtics. [74] To open the playoffs, Cleveland advanced past the Bulls to earn a matchup with the Celtics in the second round. The Irish were also forced to forfeit one of their wins, their only official loss that season. ", "Miami Heat: 2013–14 roster (Subscription required)", "LeBron James Is Underrated and Overlooked", "The worst high-volume shooters from outside the paint, a list topped by LeBron James & Kobe Bryant", "LeBron James takes control of the Lakers", "Don't hate LeBron, enjoy him; he's most gifted player in NBA history", "The Case For: LeBron James as Most Valuable Player", "LeBron James' unprecedented season of sharing has arrived", "Heat 93, Pacers 91: LeBron is clutch, then not clutch, clutch enough? [40] In the second round of the playoffs, he hit a baseline jumper at the buzzer to give Cleveland a 2–2 series tie with the Bulls. 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LeBron James led the scoring for the victors with 19 points. On November 14, he registered 44 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers,[205] and four days later he scored a season-high 51 points in a win over the Heat. © 2021 Verizon Media. [371] In other comedic pursuits, he hosted the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live. [50] In Game 2, he hit a game-winner to tie the series at 1–1. [256] During his first stint in Cleveland, he was primarily used as an on-ball point forward, and although his shooting tendencies were perimeter-oriented,[119] he established himself as one of the best slashers and finishers in basketball. Bulls suffer a bad loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game after the All-Star break and even though Lauri Markkanen played well in his return, the team takes a step backward. [40] In Game 3 of the first round of the postseason, he registered 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists against the Pacers, leading Cleveland to a comeback victory after trailing by 25 points at halftime, representing the largest halftime deficit overcome in NBA playoff history. [212] James immediately embraced Los Angeles's much-improved roster by transforming his playing style, moving to full-time point guard and competing with a more consistent defensive effort. Is this the direction our country is heading? [a], James was selected by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. [121], In the second round of the playoffs, Miami temporarily lost Chris Bosh to an abdominal injury and found themselves trailing the Indiana Pacers 2–1. He declared he would "never sit across from him. Following a players' committee to discuss the boycott, James and others reached out to Barack Obama, who reportedly advised them to continue playing and finish that year's NBA season. [79] During this time, he was contacted by several teams, including the Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and Cavaliers. [106][107] Outside of Miami, the spectacle was not well-received, furthering the negative public perception of James. [5] When James was growing up, life was often a struggle for the family, as they moved from apartment to apartment in the seedier neighborhoods of Akron while Gloria struggled to find steady work. 1:40:17 Any issue with LeBron never doing an All-Star dunk contest in his career? [339] In response, ESPN columnist Jemele Hill considered the cover offensive and "memorable for the wrong reasons", describing the demeanor of James and his holding Bündchen as a reference to classic imagery of the movie monster King Kong, a dark savage capturing his light-skinned love interest. [183] In Game 5 of the Conference Finals against the Celtics, James scored 35 points and surpassed Michael Jordan as the league's all-time postseason scoring leader. [337] All jerseys worn in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game were auctioned by the NBA and NBPA to raise funds for charity. Yahoo Sports - NBC Sports Network. [230][231] The team finished the tournament with an 8–1 record, winning another bronze medal. [d] Some analysts have criticized him for not having a better Finals record, while others have defended him, arguing that James usually performed well but his team was defeated by superior competition. We got a long way to go for us as a society and for us as African Americans until we feel equal in America. James has been selected to the All-NBA First Team a record 13 times, made the All-Defensive First Team five times, and has been named an All-Star 17 times, including three All-Star MVP selections. [170][171] Despite these distractions, Cleveland finished the year with 57 wins and the best record in the East. [12] The Fighting Irish finished the season 26–1 and repeated as state champions. [358] Coming out of high school, he was the target of a three-way bidding war among Nike, Reebok, and Adidas,[359] eventually signing with Nike for approximately $90 million. Watch the Los Angeles Lakers @ the Boston Celtics live this Saturday night as LeBron James and Anthony Davis take on … [211] James's final averages were 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, and despite his inconsistent campaign, he was ultimately named to the All-NBA Third Team, marking the first time in 12 years that he did not make the All-NBA First Team. [40][266] His shooting also temporarily regressed, and he briefly ranked as the NBA's worst high-volume shooter from outside the paint. [186], Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season, the Cavaliers overhauled their roster by trading Kyrie Irving to the Celtics, who requested a trade in part because he no longer wanted to play with James. [152] San Antonio eventually eliminated the Heat in five games, ending Miami's quest for a three-peat. This move was announced in an ESPN special titled The Decision, and is one of the most controversial free agent decisions in sports history. [52], In February of the 2007–08 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, 8-rebound, and 9-assist performance. [363] As a result of James's endorsement money and NBA salary, he has been listed as one of the world's highest-paid athletes. As the NBA hits the one-year mark from its March 11 shutdown, Dr. Leroy Sims spoke with Yahoo Sports about that day last year, the concept of "herd immunity" and more. [202][203] Following his signing, the team rounded out their roster with a controversial collection of playmakers and veterans. [323] On February 13, 2015, James was elected the first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). [20] St. Vincent-St. Mary went on to win the Division II championship, marking their third division title in four years. [290] As of June 2020, he has been named to 16 All-NBA Teams, including 13 times to the first-team, which are both NBA records. [4]:114 Following the loss, James unsuccessfully petitioned for a change to the NBA's draft eligibility rules in an attempt to enter the 2002 NBA draft. ", "King of Comedy: Trailer for LeBron's new sitcom released", "The LeBrons: Season 2 Kickoff Party with LeBron James", "LeBron James' reality TV show 'Cleveland Hustles' to premiere Aug. 24", "Look: LeBron, business partner dine with Drake", "LeBron James' production company to remake 1990 hit 'House Party, "Laura Ingraham Told LeBron James To Shut Up And Dribble; He Went To The Hoop. "[312] Referring to James as the best challenger to Jordan's status as the greatest basketball player of all time, Sam Quinn of CBS Sports stated that "the margin for error where Jordan is involved is overwhelmingly slim" and that "in the rings-obsessed basketball discourse", Jordan having more titles and an "unblemished Finals record holds significant weight. [116] The Heat eventually advanced to the Finals, where they were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks in six games. [258] Around this time, James was frequently criticized for not having a reliable jump shot or post game. [9] He participated in three year-end high school basketball all-star games—the EA Sports Roundball Classic, the Jordan Capital Classic, and the McDonald's All-American Game—losing his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility and making it official that he would enter the 2003 NBA draft. 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The 2008 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season.The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. [260], In Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra changed James's role to a more unconventional one. [89] Former NBA players, including Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, were also critical of James, condemning him for joining with Bosh and Wade in Miami and not trying to win a championship as "the man". [57] Seeded fourth in the East entering the playoffs, the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in the first round for the third consecutive season before being eliminated in seven games by the eventual-champion Boston Celtics in the next round. Widely considered one of the greatest NBA players in history, James is frequently compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player of all time. [188] Their turnaround began with a victory over the Wizards where James scored 57 points, which represented the second-highest point total of his career and tied a franchise record. [268] His playmaking ability is generally considered one of his premier skills, and some analysts rank him among the greatest passers in NBA history. [341] James, Paul, Maverick Carter, and Randy Mims—all childhood friends—formed agent and sports-marketing company LRMR after James left Goodwin. [332] By 2013, his image had mostly recovered and he was reported by ESPN as the most popular player in the NBA for the second time in his career. He's the exception to almost every rule. Assists were recorded as an official Olympic statistic starting in 1976. "LeBron James saddened by Charlottesville: 'Make America Great Again huh?! [318], James rescued fellow basketball player Carmelo Anthony from the water during a boating excursion in the Bahamas with Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul when Anthony was carried away from the boat by the current. Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers; Finals. [262] Behind these improvements, James's overall scoring efficiency rose to historically great levels. Team LeBron was just fine without its namesake, however, as it pulled away early and cruised to a 170-150 victory behind a combined 67 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. "[306] James's fellow players have also remarked on his influence, such as Warriors rival Draymond Green, who reflected, "[Players have] taken control of our destiny. Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers; West Conf Finals. [393], James is an active supporter of non-profit organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Children's Defense Fund. The press release also says the title "challenges the notion that the only way out of the inner city is either to become a rapper or a ball player". [72] Behind his leadership, Cleveland lost no momentum, finishing the year with the best record in the league for the second consecutive season. [250][251], As an 18-year-old rookie, James led the Cavaliers in scoring. Certain Data by Stats Perform. The school officially opened on July 30, 2018. 2007), and Zhuri (b. [421] In November 2016, James endorsed and campaigned for Hillary Clinton for the 2016 presidential election. During his 17-year career, James holds the record for all-time playoffs points, is third in all-time points, and eighth in career assists. [54] On March 21, he moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer in a game against the Raptors, doing so in over 100 less games than Daugherty. [140] Despite these struggles, the Heat advanced to the Finals for a meeting with the Spurs,[141] signifying a rematch for James from his first Finals six years earlier. [50] The Cavaliers went on to win Game 6 and claim their first-ever Eastern Conference championship,[51] earning them a matchup with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. [69][70] For the series, he averaged 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8 assists per game,[71] finishing the postseason with a career playoff-high 35.3 points per game. [398] In 2015, James announced a partnership with the University of Akron to provide scholarships for as many as 2,300 children beginning in 2021. [166] In the Conference Finals, the Cavaliers defeated the Hawks to advance to the Finals, making James the first player since the 1960s to play in five consecutive Finals. [387] This largely contributed to James creating a documentary series looking at the changing role of athletes in the current political and cultural climate, aptly named, Shut Up and Dribble on Showtime. [17] James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the year. [366] In 2015, he was ranked the sixth highest earning sportsperson,[367] and third highest in 2016 (after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi). Reply. 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[9], Before the start of his junior year, James was featured in Slam, an American basketball magazine, and writer Ryan Jones lauded him as possibly "the best high school basketball player in America right now". [3], James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio to Gloria Marie James, who was 16 at the time of his birth. [40], During the offseason, the Lakers hired Frank Vogel as their new head coach, and traded the majority of their young core to the Pelicans for superstar big man Anthony Davis. He has been featured in books, documentaries, television commercials (including winning a Sports Emmy Award for a documentary as an executive producer), and has hosted the ESPY Awards (including winning 19 ESPY Awards in his own right) and Saturday Night Live. 1d1 day ago We look at why 100 or so former basketball … MX23RW : Wednesday, March 10 02:43:37| >> :600:584542:584542: PSG vs. Barcelona: 17 hrs 16 mins After his fourth season with the Heat in 2014, James opted out of his contract to re-sign with the Cavaliers.

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