History of LeBron James in Timeline
LeBron James, nicknamed "King James", is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA's all-time leading scorer. He boasts four NBA championships across 10 Finals appearances, including eight consecutive from 2011-2018, and won the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023 with the Lakers. A dominant force in the sport, James also has three Olympic gold medals, and the 2024 Olympics MVP title, solidifying his status as one of basketball's greatest players.
1976: Abdul-Jabbar's Achievement
In 1976, Abdul-Jabbar had at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game, a feat that James replicated in 2024, showcasing their historic performances.
1981: Magic Johnson's triple-double streak
In 1981, Magic Johnson had a consecutive triple-double streak, which James matched in 2024, highlighting historic Lakers' achievements.
April 5, 1984: Abdul-Jabbar set all-time scoring record
On April 5, 1984, Abdul-Jabbar set the record as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, eight months before James was born.
December 30, 1984: LeBron James Born
On December 30, 1984, LeBron Raymone James Sr. was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA.
1987: Magic Johnson's triple-double streak
In 1987, Magic Johnson had a consecutive triple-double streak, which James matched in 2024, highlighting historic Lakers' achievements.
1998: Cavaliers Playoff Qualification
In 2006, under James' leadership, the Cavaliers qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998.
2000: Prior Olympic Gold
Team USA won gold in 2000. James would eventually lead the team to gold again in 2008, ending the drought since 2000.
2001: Featured in Slam Magazine
In 2001, during the summer before his junior year, LeBron James was the subject of a feature article in Slam magazine, being lauded as possibly the best high school basketball player in America. He also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, becoming the first high school basketball underclassman to do so.
December 12, 2002: Nationally Televised Game
On December 12, 2002, during his senior year, LeBron James and St. Vincent-St. Mary played a game against Oak Hill Academy that was nationally televised on ESPN2.
2002: Petitioned for NBA Draft Eligibility
In 2002, following a loss in the Division II championship game, James unsuccessfully petitioned for a change to the NBA's draft eligibility rules in an attempt to enter the NBA draft. During this time, he also used marijuana to cope with media attention.
May 2003: Signing with Nike
In May 2003, LeBron James signed a seven-year deal with Nike for approximately $90 million, after a bidding war with Reebok and Adidas.
2003: Custom built mansion in Akron, Ohio
In 2003, James custom built a 30,000 square foot mansion in Akron, Ohio on his property and spent $2.1 million on it.
2003: Entered NBA Draft
In 2003, LeBron James participated in three year-end high school basketball all-star games, losing his NCAA eligibility and making it official that he would enter the 2003 NBA draft.
2003: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2003, LeBron James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick of the NBA draft after playing high school basketball.
2003: Lakers' Biggest Comeback
In 2003, the Lakers had their biggest comeback since 2003, with James leading a significant fourth-quarter comeback in 2024.
2004: NBA Rookie of the Year Award
At the conclusion of the 2003–2004 season, James became the first Cavalier to receive the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
2004: Olympic Debut
In 2004, James made his debut for the United States national team at the Olympics in Athens, where the team won a bronze medal.
2004: Reflection on 2004 Olympics
In 2004, James reflected that he didn't understand what it meant to represent the USA, a sentiment that changed leading up to the 2008 Olympics.
2004: Shaquille O'Neal's Postseason Achievement
In 2004, Shaquille O'Neal achieved a 20-20 game in the postseason, a feat that James later matched, highlighting a significant moment in Lakers' history.
2004: First NBA All-Star Game Selection
In the 2004-2005 season, LeBron James earned his first NBA All-Star Game selection.
2005: James missed playoffs in 2005
In 2005, James missed the playoffs, marking the first time since this year that he had done so.
2005: Left Aaron Goodwin
In 2005, LeBron James changed agents and left Aaron Goodwin for Leon Rose.
2005: Scored 56 Points Against Toronto Raptors
In 2005, LeBron James scored 56 points against the Toronto Raptors, setting Cleveland's new single-game points record. He was also named to his first All-NBA Team.
2005: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2005, LeBron James was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2005: LJFF held annual bike-a-thon
Since 2005, the LeBron James Family Foundation has held an annual bike-a-thon to raise money for various causes.
2006: Contract Extension with Cavaliers
In 2006, LeBron James negotiated a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This decision allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2010 season, giving him the option to seek a more lucrative contract.
2006: NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 2006, LeBron James was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player and also led the Cavaliers to the playoffs for the first time since 1998.
2006: Finished Regular Season Averages
In the 2006-2007 season, James finished the regular season averaging 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
2007: FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, James averaged 18.1 points at the FIBA Americas Championship, including a 31-point performance against Argentina, leading Team USA to win the gold medal and qualify for the 2008 Olympics.
2007: Second time coming off the bench
In 2007, James came off the bench for just the second time in his career.
2007: Co-hosting the ESPY Awards
In 2007, LeBron James co-hosted the ESPY Awards alongside comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
2007: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2007, LeBron James led the Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals appearance.
2007: Eastern Conference Championship
In 2007, LeBron James led the Cavaliers to their first-ever Eastern Conference championship, earning them a matchup with the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.
2007: Rose Joined CAA
In 2007, Leon Rose joined Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
2007: Criticism during the 2007 Finals
In 2007, during the Finals, James faced criticism for his unreliable jump shot and post game, with the Spurs exploiting these weaknesses by giving him space and forcing him to settle for three-pointers and long two-pointers. His field goal percentage was only 36 percent in four games.
2007: Named All-Star Game MVP
In February of the 2007–2008 season, James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, eight-rebound, and nine-assist performance.
March 2008: Vogue Cover with Gisele Bündchen
In March 2008, James appeared on the cover of Vogue with Gisele Bündchen, becoming the first black man to do so.
June 2008: Donation to Barack Obama's Campaign
In June 2008, LeBron James donated $20,000 to a committee supporting Barack Obama for the U.S. presidential election.
2008: NBA All-Defensive Team
At the end of the 2008–2009 season, James finished second in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award voting and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team.
2008: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2008, Team USA won their first gold medal since 2000 at the Olympics, with James contributing 14 points in the final game.
2008: James was the oldest player to have multiple 50-point games in a season
In March, James recorded two 50-point games, which were also his Lakers' career-high, becoming the oldest player to have multiple 50-point games in a season, as well as the first Lakers player since Bryant in 2008 to have back-to-back 50-point home games.
2008: Cavaliers All-Time Leading Scorer
On March 21, 2008, LeBron James moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer in a game against the Toronto Raptors. He also won his first scoring title.
January 2009: Growth discovered in jaw
In January 2009, doctors at the Cleveland Clinic discovered a growth in the right side of James's jaw.
2009: Earned All-Defensive honors
From 2009, James earned All-Defensive honors every season from 2009 to 2014.
2009: Proficient at the chase-down block
In 2009, James became proficient at the chase-down block, which involves coming in from behind the opposition in transition to block the shot.
2009: Won MVP Award
In 2009, LeBron James became the first Cavalier to win the MVP Award, after his performance and the acquisition of All-Star guard Mo Williams.
2009: Release of More Than a Game
In 2009, SpringHill Entertainment released their first work, the documentary "More Than a Game", chronicling LeBron James' high school years.
2009: Forced into a Point Guard Role
In February of the 2009–10 season, James was forced into a temporary point guard role following a series of injuries to players in the Cavaliers' backcourt.
July 1, 2010: James Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent
On July 1, 2010, LeBron James became an unrestricted free agent, leading to contact from several teams, including the Bulls, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, and Cavaliers. This marked a pivotal moment in his career as he considered his options for the future.
July 10, 2010: James Signs with Miami Heat
On July 10, 2010, LeBron James officially signed a 6-year, $110 million contract with the Miami Heat, marking the creation of a new NBA superteam. This move was celebrated with a rock concert-like welcome party in Miami, but it was not well-received outside of the city.
2010: Listed as one of the most disliked athletes
Following his actions during the 2010 free agency period and The Decision, James was listed as one of the most disliked athletes in the United States.
2010: Move to the Heat defined player movement
In 2010, Ben Golliver of The Washington Post opined that James' move to the Heat "defined a decade of player movement", and that he "fundamentally flipped the power balance between stars and their organizations."
2010: Did not play in 2010 FIBA World Championship
In 2010, James did not play at the FIBA World Championship.
2010: Free Agency Option
In 2010, LeBron James became an unrestricted free agent, which paved the way for him, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh to sign together with the Miami Heat.
2010: NBA MVP Award
In 2010, LeBron James won the NBA MVP award, recognizing his outstanding performance in the league.
2010: Move to Miami Heat
In 2010, Leon Rose and Henry Thomas facilitated LeBron James's move to Miami, which included Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh
2010: Lakers Finals appearance since 2010
In 2010, the Lakers had not appeared in the Finals since this year. The Lakers expected James to transform them into a championship contender.
2011: NFL Contract Offers During NBA Lockout
During the 2011 NBA lockout, LeBron James received contract offers from the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks to play professional football. He seriously considered these offers and began training.
2011: NBA Finals Appearances
From 2011 to 2018, LeBron James made eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances.
2011: Part-Owner of Liverpool F.C.
Since 2011, LeBron James has been a part-owner of Liverpool F.C.
2012: Ranked among top defenders
From 2012, James was ranked among the top three defenders in the NBA by general managers.
2012: Ranked Performance in Playoffs
In 2012, ESPN ranked LeBron James' performance in Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals as the fourth greatest in modern NBA playoff history.
2012: Second Olympic Gold Medal
In 2012, James led Team USA to their second straight gold medal at the Olympics, defeating Spain in the final game, and he recorded the first triple-double in U.S. Olympic basketball history.
2012: Left CAA for Paul
In 2012, LeBron James changed agents and left CAA for Rich Paul of Klutch Sports.
2012: Investment in Blaze Pizza
In 2012, LeBron James invested in Blaze Pizza, with the initial investment growing significantly by 2017.
2012: Won First NBA Championship with the Heat
In 2012, LeBron James won his first NBA championship while playing for the Miami Heat, also earning the league's MVP and Finals MVP awards.
2012: James Sets Shooting Efficiency Records
In February of 2012 during the 2012-13 NBA season, LeBron James averaged 29.7 points and 7.8 assists per game while setting multiple shooting efficiency records. Based on these accomplishments, James' performance was described as a "month for the ages" by Sports Illustrated.
September 14, 2013: Marriage to Savannah James
On September 14, 2013, James married his high school sweetheart, Savannah James, in San Diego, California.
2013: Reported as the most popular player in the NBA
By 2013, James' image had mostly recovered and he was reported by ESPN as the most popular player in the NBA for the second time in his career.
2013: Highest Paid Basketball Player
In 2013, LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant as the highest-paid basketball player in the world, earning $56.5 million.
2013: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2013, LeBron James was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2013: Won Second NBA Championship with the Heat
In 2013, LeBron James won his second NBA championship while playing for the Miami Heat, additionally earning the league's MVP and Finals MVP awards.
2013: James Scores Career-High 61 Points
On March 3, 2013 during the 2013-14 NBA season, LeBron James scored a career-high and franchise-record 61 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. He made his first eight three-point attempts and set records for most three-pointers in a 60-point game and most points in a game while wearing a mask.
June 25, 2014: James Opts Out of Heat Contract
On June 25, 2014, LeBron James opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat, becoming an unrestricted free agent. This decision set the stage for his eventual return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2014: Regression in defensive impact reported
Beginning in 2014, some analysts reported a regression in James' defensive impact, stemming from a lack of effort and expected age-related declines.
2014: Earned All-Defensive honors
From 2009 to 2014, James earned All-Defensive honors every season.
2014: Asked Adam Silver to increase the duration of the All-Star break
In 2014, James asked commissioner Adam Silver to increase the duration of the All-Star break, and the request was granted the following season.
2014: Named most popular male athlete in America
In 2014, James was named the most popular male athlete in America by the Harris Poll.
2014: 2014 Eastern Conference finals
In 2014, James' had his lowest mark since averaging 22.8 in the 2014 Eastern Conference finals.
2014: Profit from Beats Electronics Acquisition
In 2014, LeBron James earned over $30 million from Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics, where he had a stake for promoting their headphones.
2014: Donald Sterling's Racist Comments
In 2014, LeBron James publicly addressed the racist comments made by then-NBA owner Donald Sterling, taking a stance against racism using his platform.
2014: Opted Out of Heat Contract
In 2014, after his fourth season with the Miami Heat, LeBron James opted out of his contract and returned to the Cavaliers.
2014: Lakers playoff drought since 2014
In 2014, the Lakers had not made the playoffs since this year. The Lakers expected James to transform them into a championship contender.
2014: Cramps During the 2014 Finals
LeBron James dealt with severe cramps during the 2014 Finals which led to the later founding of the company Ladder in 2018.
February 13, 2015: Elected VP of the NBPA
On February 13, 2015, James was elected the first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
November 2015: Purchase of Brentwood mansion
In November 2015, James bought a 9,350 square-foot East Coast-style mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles, for about $21 million.
2015: Partnership with University of Akron announced
In 2015, James announced a partnership with the University of Akron to provide scholarships for as many as 2,300 children beginning in 2021.
2015: Acting Role in Trainwreck
In 2015, LeBron James appeared as himself in the Judd Apatow film "Trainwreck", receiving positive reviews for his comedic performance.
2015: Ranked Sixth Highest Earning Sportsperson
In 2015, LeBron James was ranked the sixth-highest-earning sportsperson in the world.
2015: Lowest Scoring Averages Since Rookie Season
In 2015, upon returning to the Cavaliers, James experienced subtle age-related declines in productivity, posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season.
November 2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton
In November 2016, LeBron James endorsed and campaigned for Hillary Clinton during the U.S. presidential election.
2016: Ranked among top defenders
From 2012-2016, James was ranked among the top three defenders in the NBA by general managers.
2016: Donation to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
In 2016, James donated $2.5 million to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to support an exhibit on Muhammad Ali.
2016: Lowest Scoring Averages Since Rookie Season
In 2016, James posted his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season.
2016: Led Cavaliers to Victory Over Warriors
In 2016, LeBron James led the Cavaliers to victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Finals, coming back from a 3-1 deficit, delivering the team's first championship, ending the Cleveland sports curse, and winning his third Finals MVP.
2016: Signs with Cavaliers, Becomes Highest-Paid Player
In 2016, LeBron James signed a three-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the highest-paid player in the NBA for the first time in his career.
2016: Ranked Third Highest Earning Sportsperson
In 2016, LeBron James was ranked the third-highest-earning sportsperson globally, after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
2016: Motivation to surpass Jordan
In a 2016 interview with Sports Illustrated, James acknowledged that his motivation was surpassing Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time.
November 2017: Akron School Board approved the I Promise School
In November 2017, the Akron School Board approved the I Promise School, a public elementary school created in a partnership with the LJFF to help struggling elementary school students stay in school.
December 2017: Purchase of another home in Brentwood
In December 2017, James purchased another home in Brentwood for $23 million.
2017: Growth of Blaze Pizza Investment
By 2017, LeBron James's investment in Blaze Pizza had grown to $25 million, after an initial investment of less than $1 million in 2012.
2017: Received J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
In 2017, James received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award from the NBA for his "outstanding service and dedication to the community."
2017: Executive Production of The Carter Effect
In 2017, LeBron James executive produced the Vince Carter documentary "The Carter Effect", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
2017: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2017, LeBron James was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2017: Response to Racist Incident and Charlottesville Rally
In 2017, following a racist incident at his home and the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, LeBron James spoke out about racism and questioned the "Make America Great Again" slogan.
February 2018: The Ringer's week devoted to James and Jordan
In February 2018, The Ringer spent an entire week devoted to James and Michael Jordan, with Bill Simmons ultimately concluding that Jordan was still ahead.
February 2018: Production of New House Party Film
In February 2018, it was announced that LeBron James' production company would produce a new film in the "House Party" series.
June 29, 2018: James opts out of contract and becomes a free agent
On June 29, 2018, LeBron James opted out of his contract with the Cavaliers, becoming an unrestricted free agent. This led to his signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move driven by his personal desires.
July 30, 2018: I Promise School officially opened
On July 30, 2018, the I Promise School officially opened, with James reflecting that it was his most important professional accomplishment.
2018: NBA Finals Appearances
From 2011 to 2018, LeBron James made eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances.
2018: James as captain
In 2018 since the format was changed, James had been undefeated (5–0) as a captain.
2018: Feud with Donald Trump
In 2018, LeBron James engaged in a public feud with President Donald Trump after criticizing Trump's policies and statements, leading to Trump calling James unintelligent.
2018: Signed with the Lakers
In 2018, LeBron James exercised his contract option to leave the Cavaliers and signed with the Lakers.
2018: Lakers signed LeBron James
In 2018, the Lakers signed LeBron James. Following his signing, the team rounded out their roster with a controversial collection of playmakers and veterans.
February 2019: Executive Production of 2 Chainz's Album
In February 2019, LeBron James executive produced rapper 2 Chainz's album "Rap or Go to the League," celebrating black excellence and promoting education.
November 2019: Previous triple-double record
In November 2019, James set a previous record for the oldest player to record a triple-double, which he later broke in 2024.
2019: Trademark Attempt for "Taco Tuesday"
In 2019, LeBron James attempted to trademark the term "Taco Tuesday", but the request was denied by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
2019: Controversy over Daryl Morey's Tweet
In 2019, LeBron James faced controversy after commenting on Daryl Morey's tweet supporting the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, with James stating Morey was "misinformed."
2019: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, LeBron James was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
2019: Lakers hired Frank Vogel and traded for Anthony Davis
In 2019, the Lakers hired Frank Vogel as their new head coach, and traded the majority of their young core to the Pelicans for superstar big man Anthony Davis.
2019: Lakers missed playoffs in 2019
On April 5, the Lakers were eliminated from both playoff and play-in contention for the first time since 2019 (James's first season with the Lakers) after a 121–110 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
July 2020: Rookie card sold for $1.8 million
In July 2020, one of James' rookie cards briefly held the record for the most expensive modern-day sports card when it sold for $1.8 million at auction.
August 19, 2020: Support for Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign
On August 19, 2020, LeBron James announced his support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, advocating for voting rights.
August 27, 2020: Boycott of 2020 NBA Playoffs
On August 27, 2020, LeBron James and his Lakers teammates boycotted the 2020 NBA playoffs to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, prompting discussions with figures like Jared Kushner and Barack Obama regarding the boycott.
September 2020: Purchase of Beverly Hills home
In September 2020, James purchased a third home in Los Angeles, this one in Beverly Hills for $36.75 million.
November 2020: Investment in Lobos 1707 Tequila
In November 2020, LeBron James became an angel investor in the tequila and mezcal company Lobos 1707.
December 22, 2020: 2020-2021 Season Started
On December 22, 2020, the 2020–2021 season, reduced to 72 games for each team and starting on December 22, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began after the shortest offseason in NBA history with a 116–109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
2020: Won NBA Championship with Lakers
In 2020, LeBron James won the NBA championship with the Lakers, also earning his fourth Finals MVP award.
2020: Morey Tweet Controversy Fallout
In 2020, the fallout continued from LeBron James' comments on Daryl Morey's tweet supporting the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, with James facing backlash and criticism.
February 18, 2021: James reached 35,000 career points
On February 18, 2021, James became the third player in NBA history with 35,000 career points, joining Hall of Famers Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone; aged 36 years and 50 days, he was the youngest player to reach the milestone.
2021: James joined by Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook
For the 2021–22 season, in 2021, James was joined by Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook.
2021: Scholarships provided for children beginning in 2021
In 2015, James announced a partnership with the University of Akron to provide scholarships for as many as 2,300 children beginning in 2021.
2021: Starred in Space Jam: A New Legacy
In 2021, LeBron James starred in the sports film Space Jam: A New Legacy.
2021: Westbrook's triple-double streak
In 2021, Russell Westbrook had a consecutive triple-double streak, which James matched in 2024, highlighting historic Lakers' achievements.
February 2022: Bill Maher's Criticism
In February 2022, Bill Maher criticized LeBron James for allegedly not taking a critical stance towards the Chinese government's human rights abuses.
February 26, 2022: James had streak of 23 consecutive 25-point games
From December 19 to February 26, 2022, playing 23 out of 27 games, James had a streak of 23 consecutive 25-point games.
June 2022: Launching Hana Kuma Media Company
In June 2022, LeBron James partnered with Naomi Osaka and Maverick Carter to launch a media company named Hana Kuma, focused on production and content creation.
August 2022: Part Ownership of A.C. Milan
In August 2022, LeBron James, along with Canadian musician Drake, became part-owners of the Italian football club A.C. Milan.
August 18, 2022: James re-signed with the Lakers
On August 18, 2022, James re-signed with the Lakers on a two-year, $97.1 million contract.
2022: Crypto.com Super Bowl Ad
During Super Bowl LVI in 2022, LeBron James appeared in a Crypto.com commercial where he advised a CGI version of his younger self, sparking social media buzz.
2022: NFT Airdrop and Partnership with Crypto.com
In 2022, Crypto.com launched an NFT airdrop campaign featuring LeBron James, and James' charity partnered with Crypto.com to educate underserved Akron communities about blockchain technology.
2022: Leads Lakers to victory over Jazz
In 2022, James posted 36 points to lead the Lakers to a victory over the Jazz, earning the seventh seed in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
2022: Desire to play into his forties with his sons
In 2022, James voiced his desire to play into his forties potentially alongside or against his sons Bronny and Bryce.
2022: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Ruling
In 2022, LeBron James publicly commented on the ruling of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, sharing his views on the controversial decision.
2022: James celebrated for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2022, at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held in Cleveland, James was celebrated among the other 74 players for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
January 9, 2023: James received his 66th player-of-the-week award
On January 9, 2023, James received his 66th player-of-the-week award, doubling the career total of runner-up Bryant.
February 7, 2023: Became Leading Scorer in League History
On February 7, 2023, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the leading scorer in NBA league history.
April 11, 2023: Publication of Biography "LeBron"
On April 11, 2023, LeBron James' biography, titled "LeBron" and written by Jeff Benedict, was published, based on extensive research and interviews.
May 2023: Became a Billionaire
According to Forbes, in May 2023, LeBron James became the first active NBA player to reach billionaire status.
June 2023: Most Followed Basketball Player on Instagram
As of June 2023, LeBron James is the most followed basketball player on Instagram, with over 155 million followers.
September 2023: Reported Client Names from Biogenesis Scandal
In September 2023, ESPN reported that a new set of client names from the Biogenesis scandal had been released; included was Ernest "Randy" Mims, a longtime friend and business manager of James, as well as David Alexander, a well-known trainer of prominent athletes who co-owned a cold-pressed juice and smoothie business with Savannah.
2023: Entering 2023-24 season
Entering the 2023-24 season, James was the oldest player in the league.
2023: Bronny named McDonald's All-American
In 2023, Bronny James was named a McDonald's All-American, 20 years after James's selection.
2023: Lakers reach Western Conference finals
In 2023, James led the Lakers to the Western Conference finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors.
2023: Won Inaugural NBA Cup
In 2023, LeBron James and the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup.
2023: Career Averages through 2023-24 Season
Through the 2023-24 season, James' career averages include 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game, showcasing his consistent performance.
January 25, 2024: Named All-Star starter
On January 25, 2024, James was named an All-Star starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his 20th NBA All-Star selection.
March 2024: Launch of "Mind the Game" Podcast
In March 2024, LeBron James and JJ Redick launched a podcast called "Mind the Game," focusing on in-depth basketball conversations.
July 6, 2024: James re-signed with the Lakers
On July 6, 2024, James re-signed with the Lakers.
October 22, 2024: Shared court for the first time with Bronny
On October 22, 2024, James and his son Bronny shared the court for the first time in a season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
October 31, 2024: Support for Kamala Harris 2024 Presidential Campaign
On October 31, 2024, James publicly announced his support for the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign in a video posted on social media.
2024: Named to 20 All-NBA Teams
As of 2024, James has been named to 20 All-NBA Teams, including 13 times to the First Team, which are both NBA records.
2024: Olympics MVP
In 2024 Summer Olympics, LeBron James won the Olympics MVP.
2024: Joins 2024 Olympic squad
In 2024, after a 12-year gap, James rejoined the national team on the Olympic squad in Paris and was named one of the Team USA flag-bearers.
January 3, 2025: Surpassed Jordan for most 30-point games
On January 3, 2025, James surpassed Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history.
