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LeBron James
LeBron Raymone James
LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion and the league's all-time leading scorer, now playing his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Biography
James went straight from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron to the NBA as the first overall pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. He won back-to-back championships with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013, returned to Cleveland to deliver the franchise's 2016 title, and added a fourth ring with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, earning Finals MVP each time. In February 2023 he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. After eight seasons in Los Angeles he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026.
Career timeline
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2003 – 2010 · First overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft
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2010 – 2014
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2014 – 2018
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2018 – 2026
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2026 – present · Signed in July 2026 ahead of his 24th NBA season
Major achievements
- NBA champion (4 times)2012, 2013, 2016, 2020
- NBA Finals MVP (4 times)2012, 2013, 2016, 2020
- NBA Most Valuable Player (4 times)2009, 2010, 2012, 2013
- Became NBA all-time leading scorer2023
- Olympic gold medal (3 times)2008, 2012, 2024
- NBA All-Star (22 selections)2005-2026
Stories
Basketball
LeBron James's Career in Chapters: From Akron to Philadelphia
A guide to the stages of LeBron James's NBA career, from first overall pick in Cleveland to his 24th season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sources
- LeBron James — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
- LeBron James informs Lakers he will play elsewhere in 2026-27 — NBA.com (accessed 2 November 2026)
- LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers: 'I am so excited' — FOX 29 Philadelphia (accessed 2 November 2026)