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    BornDecember 30, 1984 · Akron, Ohio, U.S.
    Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
    Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
    Early life

    James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, to Gloria Marie James, who was only 16 at the time of his birth. His father, Anthony McClelland, has an extensive criminal record and was not involved in … See more

    High school

    As a 6-foot-2-inch (1.88 m) tall freshman, James averaged 18 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the St. Vincent–St. Mary varsity basketball team. The Fighting Irish went 27–0 en route to the Division III state title, making the… See more

    Professional career

    James was selected by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft. In his first regular season game, James scored 25 points in a 106–92 loss to the Sacrament… See more

    National team career

    As a 19-year-old rookie, James made his debut for the United States national team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. He spent the Games mostly on the bench, averaging 14.6 minutes per game with 5.8 points, and … See more

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