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The Chosen One
LeBron James was a high school phenom for St. Vincent-St. Mary and Sports Illustrated listed him as “The Chosen One”. Many believed he was the next Michael Jordan.
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Cleveland Gets Hometown Phenom
NEW YORK – JUNE 26: LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses with his jersey during the 2003/2004 NBA Draft Portrait at Paramount Theatre Madison Square Garden on June 26, 2003 in New York, New York.
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First Game in the NBA
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 29: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers before his first game in the NBA against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena October 29, 2003 in Sacramento, California.
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Rookie of the Year
NEW YORK – APRIL 20: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a Rookie Of The Year Portrait on April 20, 2004 in New York City, New York.
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Athens 2004 Olympic Games
LeBron James (center) and other Members of the United States’ Olympic team during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremonies of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 13, 2004. (Photo by Allen Kee/WireImage)
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Team USA Wins Bronze Medal
ATHENS – AUGUST 28: (L-R) LeBron James #9 and Carmelo Anthony #8 of the United States receives the bronze medal for men’s basketball during ceremonies on August 28, 2004 during the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games at the Indoor Hall of the Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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First All-Star Game
DENVER – FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars takes in the game during the 2005 All-Star Game on February 20, 2005 at The Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
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2006 All-Star MVP
HOUSTON – FEBRUARY 19: 2006 All-Star Game Most Valuable Player LeBron James#23 of the Eastern Conference celebrates with the trophy following the East’s 122-120 win over the Western Conference during the 2006 NBA All-Star Game February 19, 2006 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
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LeBron James Reaches Playoffs
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 22: Fans cheer behind LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first playoff game against the Washington Wizards in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2006 at The Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Eastern Conference Semifinals 2006
AUBURN HILLS, MI – MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers leaves the floor after losing game seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Detroit Pistons during the 2006 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2006 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons defeated the Cavs 79-61 to win their series 4-3.
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Eastern Conference Finals 2007
AUBURN HILLS, MI – MAY 21: LeBron James #23 and Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during warm-ups against the Detroit Pistons in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at The Palace at Auburn Hills on May 21, 2007 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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Eastern Conference Champions 2007
CLEVELAND – JUNE 2: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after defeating the Detroit Pistons in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs on June 2, 2007 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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NBA Finals 2007
SAN ANTONIO – JUNE 6: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers practices during the 2007 NBA Finals on June 6, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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LeBron James vs. San Antonio Spurs
SAN ANTONIO – JUNE 7: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers moves the ball against Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the 2007 NBA Finals at The AT&T Center on June 7, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Cleveland Cavaliers Gets Swept 4-0
CLEVELAND – JUNE 14: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks towards the bench against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the NBA Finals at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 14, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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San Antonio Spurs 2007 NBA Champions
CLEVELAND – JUNE 14: The San Antonio Spurs celebrate with the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy after their 83-82 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the NBA Finals at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 14, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Team USA Takes Home Gold 2008 Beijing Olympics
BEIJING – AUGUST 24: (L-R) LeBron James #6, Dwyane Wade #9 and Carmelo Anthony #15 of the U.S. Men’s Senior National Team celebrates winning the men’s gold medal basketball game at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball gymnasium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. The United States defeated Spain 118-107 to take the Men’s Basketball gold medal.
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2008 All-Star MVP
NEW ORLEANS – FEBRUARY 17: LeBron James #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars holds the MVP trophy above his head following the 2008 NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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LeBron James vs. Big 3
BOSTON – MAY 18: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers gets ready for Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 18, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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LeBron James Falls Short 4-3
BOSTON – MAY 18: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks away from the microphones after his post game news conference following the Cavs 97-92 loss against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the TD Banknorth Garden May 18, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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LeBron Finally Gets MVP
CLEVELAND – MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers receives 2008-2009 MVP trophy from NBA Commissioner David Stern prior to playing the Atlanta Hawks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James vs. Orlando Magic
CLEVELAND – MAY 20: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers applies powder to his hands while playing against the Orlando Magic in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Quicken Loans Arena May 20, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland Cavaliers Loses Series 4-2
ORLANDO, FL – MAY 30: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers falls short again against the Orlando Magic in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs as Orlando Magic advances to the Finals on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida.
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2nd Consecutive MVP
CLEVELAND – MAY 3: NBA Commissioner David Stern presents LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers with his Maurice Podoloff Trophy in recognition for being named the 2009-10 NBA Most Valuable Player award prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conferense Semifinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 3, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics won 104-86.
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Boston Celtics Big 3 Still Too Much for LBJ
CLEVELAND – MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks back during the game against the Boston Celtics as Cleveland Cavaliers fall short as Boston Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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The Decision
GREENWICH, CT – JULY 08: LeBron James speaks at the LeBron James announcement of his future NBA plans at the Boys & Girls Club of America on July 8, 2010 in Greenwich, Connecticut. James announced during a live broadcast on ESPN that he will play for the Miami Heat next season. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Estabrook Group)
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The New Big 3
MIAMI – JULY 09: Chris Bosh #1, Dwyane Wade #3, and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat are introduced to fans during a welcome party at American Airlines Arena on July 9, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
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LeBron Reaches the Finals
MIAMI, FL – MAY 31: (L-R) LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat stands for the performance of the National Anthem against the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on May 31, 2011 in Miami, Florida.
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Miami Heats Falls Short 4-2
LeBron James of the Heat walks off the court at the end of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Sunday, June 12, 2011. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat, 105-95. (Robert Duyos/Sun Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)
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3rd MVP Trophy
MIAMI, FL – MAY 12: LeBron James receives the 2011-12 KIA NBA Most Valuable Player Award along with keys to a donated new KIA Sorento CUV to Akron Public School After School Program benefiting the Wheels for Education Program. from Percy Vaughn of KIA Motors America on May 12, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
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LeBron Reaches the Finals Again
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – JUNE 12: Miami Heat players Dwyane Wade #3, LeBron James #6 and Chris Bosh #1 listen to the National Anthem before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 12, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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LeBron Gets 2nd Olympic Gold Medal
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Lebron James #6 (R) of United States bites his gold medal after defeating Spain in the Men’s Basketball gold medal game on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympics Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
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4th MVP Trophy
MIAMI, FL – MAY 5: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks towards the Maurice Podoloff Trophy, which was given to him for being named the 2012-2013 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Year, on May 5, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
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A Ring for the King
The Miami Heat LeBron James (C) celebrates victory in the NBA Finals after the NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder June 21, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Miami won the series 4-1.
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Meets San Antonio Spurs in The Finals
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 6: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat warms up before Game One of the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 6, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
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“I Ain’t Got No Worries”
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 20: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat holds the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy and the Larry O’Brien Championship trophy following the Heat’s victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 20, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
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Male Athlete of the Year
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 17: NBA player LeBron James accepts award for Best Male Athlete onstage at The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
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Career High 61 Points vs. Charlotte Bobcats
MIAMI, FL – March 3: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat greets the crowd after setting a career high and franchise setting record with 61 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Mar. 3, 2014.
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LeBron James Takes On San Antonio Spurs Again
SAN ANTONIO, TX – JUNE 5: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat prepares for Game One of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center on June 5, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.
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No 3-Peat For The King
SAN ANTONIO, TX – JUNE 15: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat and Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs embrace after the San Antonio Spurs victory in Game Five and winning the 2014 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.
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LeBron Returns Home
CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 11: Cleveland Cavaliers fans celebrate after heariing the news that Lebron James will sign with the Cavaliers on July 11, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio (Photo by Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)
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Reaches 4th Consecutive Finals vs. Golden State Warriors
OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 04: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers takes part in pre-game cremonies for Game One of the 2015 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2015 in Oakland, California.
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Spectacular Performance Not Enough
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James listens to a question during a news conference following Game 6 of basketball’s NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 105-97 to win the best-of-seven game series 4-2. LeBron averaged 35.8 pts. 13.3 reb 8.8 ast. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Quest to Bring Home a Ring
CLEVELAND – JUNE 19: Life-sized banner of Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James hangs outside Sherwin-Williams Company Global Headquarters on June 19, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
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