LeBron James
LeBron James is the starting forward for the Los Angeles Lakers. A native of Akron, Ohio, the American is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. Known for his dominant playing style and unprecedented longevity, he remains one of the league’s biggest attractions in the 22nd year of a career full of records and achievements.
Early Career
James was already turning heads in the basketball world during his early days at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. He stood out with his above-average physique and led the school to three state championships during his time there. He was named to USA Today’s All-USA first team three years in a row (2001, 2002, and 2003).
At 18 years old, the “King” decided to forgo college basketball and declared directly for the NBA Draft.
LeBron James’ Arrival in the NBA
In 2003, the forward was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in that year’s Draft. He played the first seven seasons of his career with the team before moving to the Miami Heat, where he spent four years.
After his stint in Florida, he returned to the Cavaliers for another four-season run. When his contract with Cleveland ended, James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, a team he has played for since the 2018-19 season.
LeBron James Career Stats
LeBron has won four NBA titles in his career — two with Miami (2012 and 2013), one with the Cavaliers (2016), and one with the Lakers (2020). He was named Finals MVP in each of those championship runs. With Los Angeles, he also won the inaugural NBA Cup, where he was named Finals MVP.
He has been named NBA MVP four times, selected to the All-NBA First Team 20 times, and chosen for the All-Star Game in 20 seasons. Additionally, he has six All-Defensive Team selections and was the league’s scoring champion in the 2007-08 season.
His career averages are 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.
LeBron James 2024-25 Season Stats
At 40 years old, James continues to be one of the league’s top players. In the 2024-25 season, he is averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game with 51.3% field goal percentage and 37.6% three-point shooting
Salary
Currently, LeBron is on a two-year, $104 million contract. His salary for the 2024-25 season is $48,728,845.
