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| LeBron James | |
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 James with the Cavaliers in 2009 | |
| Born | LeBron Raymone James Sr. December 30, 1984 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 2012 (aged 27) Miami, Florida |
| Cause of death | Accidential drug overdose |
| Years active | 2003-2012 |
LeBron Raymone James Sr. (December 30, 1984 - April 3, 2012) was an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat and previously on Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and was often compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player of all time.
James grew up playing basketball for St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. He was heavily touted by the national media as a future NBA superstar for his all-around scoring, passing, athleticism and playmaking abilities. A prep-to-pro, he was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. Named the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year, he soon established himself as one of the league's premier players, leading the Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 2007 and winning the NBA MVP award in 2009 and 2010. After failing to win a championship with Cleveland, James left in 2010 as a free agent to join the Miami Heat; this was announced in a nationally televised special titled The Decision and was among the most controversial free agency moves in sports history. James has been a part-owner of Liverpool F.C. since 2011 prior to his death, as well as leading the LeBron James Family Foundation, which has opened an elementary school, housing complex, retail plaza, and medical center in Akron.
He died on April 3, 2012 at age of 27 from accidental drug overdose. His death caused shockwaves across the sports world and beyond, with tributes pouring in from fans, other athletes, and people around the world who admired and appreciated his achievements and impact. In the aftermath of his death, there was a sense of grief and loss, but also a celebration of his legacy and influence. A year after his death in 2013, [More to come...]
LeBron James is still honored by many for his contributions to basketball, in the sports film Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) paying tribute to James in the movie's credits.