LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron

The Hindu  

LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began. James’ Home Court, a museum dedicated to James and his many milestones, will open in Akron on November 25. The museum is at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James’ foundation to serve the community where he was raised. “I’ve been known to hang on to a lot of things over the years, and I always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out.” Among the items on display will be the all-white suit James wore at the 2003 NBA Draft, his jersey from the McDonald’s All-American game and an original backboard and rim from St. Vincent–St.

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LeBron James gets another hero’s welcome in Cleveland. How many more are left?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James gets another hero’s welcome in Cleveland. How many more are left?

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James can dribble through a trap on an NBA court easier than he can walk out of this arena after a game. A sea of at least 40 people, mostly friends and family, were waiting for James in the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse corridor following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. “Where’s …

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game

The Hindu  

LeBron James and son Bronny are expected to play together for the first time in the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's a significant moment for both father and son, fulfilling a long-held dream for LeBron and marking the beginning of a new chapter in their basketball careers.

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing
2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James continues his impressive statistical dominance, with his 22nd season averaging 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite being 40, he remains a consistent scorer and playmaker, aiming to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. James's pursuit of the scoring title is a testament to his unparalleled talent and longevity in the league.

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing
2 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Associated Press  

LeBron James enters his 22nd season, keeping his statistical dominance. Despite being 40, he remains a scoring force, sitting at No. 2 in regular season points and 30th in career games. He's on pace to potentially catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record, with the possibility of doing so as early as late November. James's consistency and longevity make him a force to …

Fans still flock to court of King James
5 months ago

Fans still flock to court of King James

China Daily  

LeBron James celebrates scoring a basket against Canada during an exhibition game on Wednesday in Las Vegas. This is how the US Olympic men's basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by more of the same from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then …

LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2016, Curry’s Warriors played their first game in Cleveland since clinching the ’15 finals there seven months earlier, and Curry infamously quipped about the visitors locker room: “Hopefully, it still smells a little bit like champagne.” After the Warriors won in 2017, …

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. “He’s still LeBron,” U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And from …

LeBron Inc.: The collective that’s bigger than basketball
6 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron Inc.: The collective that’s bigger than basketball

LA Times  

LeBron James, photographed at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2023. “Go ahead,” he said, nodding toward a green door, an exhibit at the new LeBron James Home Court museum made to look like the entrance to Apartment 602. Mentioned less often, but also very much in the mix are Fara Leff, the chief operating officer of Klutch …

Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need

LA Times  

It was never really about LeBron James’ age, not when he was being called “the youngest” and not when he’s being called “the oldest.” I remember the day I stopped playing basketball. That’s the minimum number of presidential terms that will cycle through the White House while James is a top player in the world’s best basketball league. So much …

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
7 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James sat courtside like a fan in an arena he made famous. His postseason over for weeks, James was back home in Ohio and watched Monday night’s playoff game between the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, an appearance certain to drive conversation about the superstar’s future. James, who can opt out of his contact with the Los Angeles …

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers forward reached the milestone in his 21st season in the NBA, but termed it ‘bittersweet’ as it came in a loss against Denver Nuggets. LeBron James has become the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points, scoring on a driving layup in LA Lakers’ home game against the Denver Nuggets. James became the NBA’s all-time scoring …

Museum Dedicated To LeBron James Set To Be Opened In Ohio
1 year, 1 month ago

Museum Dedicated To LeBron James Set To Be Opened In Ohio

News 18  

A museum dedicated solely to the life and illustrious career of NBA great LeBron James is opening this month in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, his foundation said on Thursday. https://t.co/q1MyL1iQ1K pic.twitter.com/icpuYCJHfs— LeBron James Family Foundation November 9, 2023 Follow all the action from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 including the World Cup schedule, World Cup 2023 results, and …

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio

Associated Press  

AKRON, Ohio — LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began. LeBron James’ Home Court, a museum dedicated to James and his many milestones, will open in Akron on Nov. 25. The museum is at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James’ foundation to serve the community where he was raised. …

Lakers’ LeBron James returning to city where he made a dazzling debut
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers’ LeBron James returning to city where he made a dazzling debut

LA Times  

LeBron James is returning to Sacramento, where 20 years ago he made his debut by scoring 25 points and finishing with nine assists, six rebounds and two steals against the Kings. Cam Reddish, 24, said he doesn’t have a “first memory” of James. I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.” Russell a mentor for Reddish D’Angelo Russell has grown into a mentor …

LeBron eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons

The Hindu  

LeBron James heads into the 21st season in the NBA hungrier than ever as he looks to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a record-breaking 18th championship. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, meanwhile, says James, who turns 39 in December, has been training “like a rookie.” “He’s been doing 6 a.m. workouts,” Pelinka said. “Any team LeBron has played for, …

The Lakers’ LeBron James is redefining NBA longevity as he reaches his 21st season
1 year, 2 months ago

The Lakers’ LeBron James is redefining NBA longevity as he reaches his 21st season

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James is already the defining figure of this basketball era with his strength, skills, smarts and relentless will to win. Few have ever done it like James, whose ascent to the throne of the NBA’s oldest player caught his Lakers teammates by surprise. “He’s still out here making us look bad in practice.” James makes …

Who is Bronny James? LeBron’s oldest son has carved his own basketball path
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Bronny James? LeBron’s oldest son has carved his own basketball path

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James and his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson, were still teenagers when they welcomed their first child a few months after James won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Along with wealth and celebrity, Bronny grew up with two loving, involved parents and two younger siblings who formed a tight-knit family …

LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success

Associated Press  

Mya Smiley is a student at the University of Akron thanks to an assist from LeBron James, and she is determined upon graduation to become a social worker that helps foster kids. “I would say he’s maybe above and beyond others, just on that aspiration alone.” James is, by any measure, an overwhelming success. “His ability to help people’s futures,” …

NBA: Abdul-Jabbar praises ‘dominant’ LeBron on scoring record
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Abdul-Jabbar praises ‘dominant’ LeBron on scoring record

The Hindu  

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar praised LeBron James after he vaulted to the top of the NBA’s all-time scorers list on Tuesday night, saying that surpassing the record he set nearly 40 years ago was a testament to James’ mastery. Abdul-Jabbar was seated courtside to witness James reach the mountaintop during the game in Los Angeles and rose to his feet and applauded …

What the sports world says about LeBron James, NBA’s new scoring leader: ‘An iconic figure’
1 year, 10 months ago

What the sports world says about LeBron James, NBA’s new scoring leader: ‘An iconic figure’

New York Times  

As LeBron James marched toward the NBA’s all-time scoring record, which he broke Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, writers from across The Athletic asked players and coaches he competed with and against, as well as fans in sports from afar, what comes to mind when they think of LeBron. So, he’s pretty impressive to watch … Every time …

LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I would say he’s maybe …

Memorable LeBron James moments as he closes in on NBA record
1 year, 10 months ago

Memorable LeBron James moments as he closes in on NBA record

Associated Press  

As LeBron James closes in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and is about to become the NBA’s career scoring leader the journey has included several memorable moments. The Heat were in Boston, trailing the series 3-2, one loss away from elimination and — after losing in the NBA Finals the year before, the first season of James’ tenure in Miami — quite …

LeBron James spends day off cheering on son Bronny at senior night, as teenager continues to impress
1 year, 11 months ago

LeBron James spends day off cheering on son Bronny at senior night, as teenager continues to impress

Daily Mail  

LeBron James had a day off from the Lakers on Wednesday, but he didn't veer too far away from basketball as he watched his eldest son Bronny dominate his senior night for Sierra Canyon. James was joined by his wife Savannah and daughter Zuri in the crowd, while Bronny's brother Bryce is also on the Sierra Canyon team. LeBron James …

LeBron James is tired of waiting for Lakers moves: What our walk-and-talk chat revealed
1 year, 11 months ago

LeBron James is tired of waiting for Lakers moves: What our walk-and-talk chat revealed

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lakers vs Suns in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. His Anthony Davis-less Lakers won a fifth consecutive game, this time 136-134 against the upstart Kings, and it was James’ age-old brilliance that made it all possible. As James headed toward a plane bound for Denver, with the Lakers having pulled their way …

‘He made his own clone.’ LeBron James’ high school teammates offer thoughts on Bronny
2 years ago

‘He made his own clone.’ LeBron James’ high school teammates offer thoughts on Bronny

LA Times  

The legend began in Ohio youth leagues at the local park, the first iteration of the St. Vincent-St. Mary state-championship “Fab Five” taking shape in the Akron chill. “But there could never be another LeBron James.” “Except,” Travis continued, “he made his own clone.” Fair or not, the question has followed Bronny James ever since he enrolled as a freshman …

Could LeBron James return to Cleveland again? ‘The door’s not closed on that,’ he says
2 years, 10 months ago

Could LeBron James return to Cleveland again? ‘The door’s not closed on that,’ he says

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — LeBron James is back home this weekend, back in the blustery cold and snow-covered streets of northeast Ohio. “The door’s not closed on that,” James told The Athletic on Saturday following the East’s team practice on the campus of Cleveland State. James won another championship in Los Angeles after leaving Cleveland, which ultimately is what he wanted, but …

NBA 75: At No. 2, LeBron James has used his size, skills and determination to conquer the burden of expectations
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA 75: At No. 2, LeBron James has used his size, skills and determination to conquer the burden of expectations

New York Times  

In the bowels of Miami’s FTX Arena on a Sunday afternoon last month, the brick walls and concrete floor shook with treble and bass, drowning out the “bombs bursting in air” from the national anthem singer practicing on the court a couple of hours before the game. Not just in the NBA, but period.” The Athletic has launched a new …

LeBron James’ former Miami mansion, with space for two yachts, sells for $12.75 million
3 years, 8 months ago

LeBron James’ former Miami mansion, with space for two yachts, sells for $12.75 million

LA Times  

LeBron James’ former home in Miami — where the NBA star lived when he played for the Heat from 2010 to 2014 — just sold for $12.75 million. The four-time NBA champion picked up the property for $9 million in 2010 a few months after signing with the Heat and sold it for $13.4 million in 2015 after returning to …

NBA: For Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James a few days' break comes at the right time
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA: For Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James a few days' break comes at the right time

Firstpost  

Since the NBA’s restart bubble that saved last season opened last July, no player has logged more minutes, scored more points, handed out more assists, made more shots, taken more shots or finished off more fast breaks than LeBron James. Since the NBA’s restart bubble that saved last season opened last July, no player has logged more minutes, scored more …

LeBron James says community hub he’s building is about creating change
4 years ago

LeBron James says community hub he’s building is about creating change

LA Times  

LeBron James was speaking passionately before he boarded a plane for Phoenix, traveling on the eve of his preseason debut with the Lakers on Wednesday. Earlier Tuesday, his foundation unveiled their latest endeavor — House Three Thirty — a multi-faceted community center in Akron, Ohio, for families in James’ “I Promise” program that includes a school, low-cost housing and now, …

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