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