LeBron James: The Inspiring Story of NBA Superstar LeBron James

By David Bowes

LEBRON JAMES
 

This book covers the topic of NBA superstar, LeBron James. Inside, you will learn about LeBron’s early life, his high school career, his NBA career to date, his life outside of basketball, and much more.

LeBron is widely regarded as one of the best athletes to have ever l

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ingram Publishing
• Release date: Dec 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781761031595

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Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to read this book on LeBron James!

This book covers the topic of NBA superstar, LeBron James. In the following chapters you will learn about LeBron’s early life, his high school career, his NBA career to date, his life outside of basketball, and much more.

LeBron is widely regarded as one of the best athletes to have ever lived. As you will soon discover, LeBron has achieved a lot not only on the court, but also outside of basketball. A philanthropist and political activist, LeBron’s impact reaches far and wide.

At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of the life of LeBron James, including his career, his life off of the basketball court, and what is likely to be next for the NBA champion.

Once again, thanks for choosing this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 1: Who Is LeBron James

Anyone who loves basketball knows LeBron James. He is a professional player that stands 6 feet 8 inches and weighs 250 pounds. He is a living basketball hero and an athlete par excellence. He is hailed by many people as the world’s best basketball player, and the greatest NBA player of all time.

This NBA Superstar is a man of versatility. The highlights of his basketball career include one NBA Scoring title, two Olympic Gold Medals, three NBA Finals MVP Awards, three All-Star Game MVP Awards, and four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards.

Early Life

He was born LeBron Raymone James on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. His mother, Gloria Marie James gave birth to him when she was only 16 and raised him single-handedly.  His mom and father, Anthony McClelland, who was an ex-convict with a long history of criminal convictions, were separated.

Life was difficult during his early years. His mom struggled between accounting and retail jobs to pay the bills. They often moved from one apartment to another in search of better employment. Despite their difficult life, Gloria shielded him from violence and poverty. She was a loving mom who indulged his interest in basketball.

When he was in elementary school, Gloria realized that her son needed stability. She wanted to give young LeBron a more stable family environment instead of a nomadic lifestyle. They had a heart-to-heart mother and son talk. Then, she allowed him to live with Frank Walker. Walker was a local football coach who trained youth in the community. At age 9, he introduced James to another ball game - basketball.

LeBron's early idol was Michael Jordan. He patterned his moves after him like launching jumpers and taking it to the hole. When he was in fifth grade, James began playing organized basketball. He became a member of the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars who competed in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). He and team buddies Sian Cotton, Willie McGee, and Dru Joyce III led the team to local and national championships. They dubbed their mighty group as the Fab Four and they made a pact to attend high school together.