Lebron James How was Lebrons life and basketball

Lebron James How was Lebron’s life and basketball career before going pro? By: Bhargava Kolli

Birth and Early Childhood Lebron James was born on December 30 th, 1984. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Gloria James and Anthony Mc. Clelland. Since he was born, Lebron Raymone James never knew his biological father. His mother was always switching jobs and moving houses, which resulted in losing many years of school. Also because of this, he lived in a foster family for 2 years. (James)

High School Basketball Career Le. Bron James was selected by Akron Ohio's high school, St. Vincent/St. Mary High School. He got an award called USA Today All-USA First Team which he was the first sophomore to ever get this award. Also he led his high school team to get to the Division III state title 2 years in a row. James was named PARADE magazine's High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year. Le. Bron was so good that he could have went pro before finishing high school but he decide to finish his education. He had a very good senior year averaging 31. 6 points per game. Also, that year his team, Fighting Irish ranked first in nationals. In all his years at St. Vincent, overall he scored 2, 657 points, 892 rebounds and 523 assists. (Le. Bron) High school James

Getting into the NBA After finishing high school James decided to go into the NBA without going to college. He was drafted first in the 2003 NBA draft when he was eligible. The Cleveland Cavaliers picked him to help their team. (Augustyn)The Cavaliers hoped Le. Bron would solve their struggling team and franchise back then. His team thought of him as a marketing tool. (James)

Achievements and Awards before the NBA � High School Boys Basketball Player � Gatorade Player of the Year � His high school team also earned the top national ranking � Led his team to win the Division III state title twice(Le. Bron) � Was named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball (high school player of the year) � Signed a $90 million contract with the Nike shoe company. (Augustyn)

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Questions for Further Inquiry � What is Le. Bron’s marriage/relationship life? � What are his statistics now on the Cleveland team and how will they grow or decline? � How does Le. Bron James contribute to society? � Which companies does Le. Bron James make contracts with other than the NBA and how much money does he get from these contracts ?

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