Transcript LeBron James

LeBron James
By: Brody Adreon
Tech-Lit 7-3
Introduction
• Plays for the Miami Heat
• Went to St. Vincent St. Mary’s
High School
• He is a 6’8 small forward
• He is 26 years old
• He is number 6 on the Heat
Early Life
• Was born on Dec 30, 1984
• Mother Gloria had him at age 16
• Started playing basketball at
age 2
• Fought poverty when young
• Pee Wee football coach took
care of him
Later Life
• Led 13U AAU team to
championship
• Led high school team to 4 state
championships (won 3)
• Was drafted first in 2003 NBA
draft
Professional Career
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Played for Cleveland Cavaliers
Traded to Miami Heat in 2010
PPG: 29.8
APG: 7.6
RPG: 7.9
8 years Pro
0 NBA championships
Injuries
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Sprained ankle
Jammed finger
Broken toe
Broken finger nail
No major injuries
USA
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Starts onUSA Olympian team
Won 2 Olympic Medals
1 Bronze at 2004 Olympics
1 Gold at 2008 Olympics
Off the Court
• Has girlfriend named Savannah
Brinson
• Has 2 kids
• LeBron James Junior
• Bryce Maximus James
Achievements
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Youngest player to get triple double
Won Rookie of the Year Award
Won MVP award
Won Defensive Player of the Year award
Starts on USA Olympian basketball team
Youngest player to be elected all USA
(Sophomore)
• Voted 8 times to the NBA all star game
Summary
• Will be in Hall of Fame
• Will win a NBA championship
• Will be one of the best in NBA
history
• Will beat Michael Jordan’s
records