
He helped the team to a Division III state title by scoring 25 points in the championship game. Overall, James scored 2,657 points, 892 rebounds and 523 assists during his four years there.Īs a freshman, James averaged 18 points per game. Mary High School to join their basketball team in 1999. At an early age, James showed a natural talent for basketball. James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. Early Life and High School Basketball Career After leading the Miami Heat to titles in 20, James returned to Cleveland and helped the franchise claim its first championship in 2016.

With his unique combination of size, athleticism and court vision, he became a four-time NBA MVP.


James first garnered national attention as the top high school basketball player in the country. LeBron James is an American basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers.
