LeBron James Biography

Fast Facts

• Has a tattoo of his mother's name, Gloria, on his arm
• Was an all-state football player in high school
• Received a $90 million endorsement contract from Nike before he ever played a pro game
• Was chosen first overall in the 2003 NBA draft
• In 2007, topped Forbes magazine's list of Top Earning Superstars under 25
• In 2008, became only the third man to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine
• Became a free agent in 2010 and, after widespread speculation on his choice of a new team, announced that he would join the Miami Heat on an ESPN program devoted exclusively to the announcement
• Left the Heat after four seasons and rejoined the Cavaliers in 2014
• Has won four MVP awards, two NBA Championships and two Olympic gold medals
• Produces the Starz series Survivor's Remorse, which is loosely based on his life
• Is nicknamed "King" James