LeBron James

Birth Name:

LeBron Raymone James

Birth Place:

Akron, Ohio, United States

Profession

Producer, Actor, Writer

Became the all-time leading scorer in U․S․ men's basketball history in 2012 when he won an Olympic Gold Medal with the U․S․ team
Established his own charity, the LeBron James Family Foundation, which holds bike-a-thons to raise money for causes
Has supported the Boys & Girls Club of America, Children's Defense Fund and ONEXONE
In 2017, he received the NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award
Several of his high school games were televised nationally on ESPN2 and superstars from the NBA attended the events
Quote: "My drive to be the greatest basketball player ever is very high․"
Quote: "Some days I want to be a singer․ But my voice? Then the next day I want to be Picasso․"
Has played basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, as well as the U․S․ Olympic team
Is considered one of the most versatile players in the NBA due to the radical shifts in his game play over time
Decorated the room he shared with his childhood friend with posters of Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan
In 2013, his signature shoes had sold more than any other NBA players'
Loves singing and fashion, and doesn't drink coffee
Owned a stake in Beats Electronics before the company was sold to Apple, Inc․ in 2014

2019Emmy - Outstanding Long Sports Documentary:Winner
2020Black Reel - Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
2021Image Award - Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble:Nominated
2021Emmy - Outstanding Edited Sports Series:Winner
2021Emmy - Outstanding Edited Sports Series:Nominated
2022Image Award - Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble:Nominated
2022Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
2022Emmy - Outstanding Social Issue Documentary:Nominated
2022Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Winner
2022Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
2022Razzie Award - Worst Actor:Winner
2022Emmy - Outstanding Hosted Edited Series:Nominated
2022Emmy - Outstanding Long Sports Documentary:Winner
2022Emmy - Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary:Nominated
2023Emmy - Outstanding Young Teen Series:Winner
2023Emmy - Outstanding Long Sports Documentary:Nominated
2023Emmy - Outstanding Hosted Edited Series:Nominated
2024Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series:Nominated

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