Introduction

Lebron James is one of the most recognizable names in the world of basketball. He is an NBA champion, four-time MVP, and three-time NBA Finals MVP. He has a long list of accolades and awards, and is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. To learn more about this amazing athlete, here are 30 interesting facts about Lebron James.

Facts About Lebron James

1. Lebron was born in Akron, Ohio on December 30th, 1984.

2. He was an all-star in high school, and was named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball three times.

3. He was the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.

4. He was the youngest player to ever be named NBA Rookie of the Year.

5. He is a four-time NBA MVP.

6. He has won three NBA Championships, in 2012, 2013 and 2016.

7. He is a three-time NBA Finals MVP.

8. He is the first player in NBA history to win MVP, Finals MVP and a championship in the same season (2012).

9. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

10. He has been named an All-Star fourteen times.

11. He holds the record for most All-Star MVP awards, with four.

12. He holds the record for most All-NBA First Team selections, with sixteen.

13. He is the all-time leader in points, rebounds and assists for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

14. He holds the record for most points scored in a single game, with 61 points.

15. He is the all-time leader in triple-doubles for the Miami Heat.

16. He is the only player to ever have three consecutive seasons with at least 2,000 points, 500 rebounds and 500 assists.

17. He is the only player to ever have at least 30,000 points, 8,000 rebounds and 8,000 assists in his career.

18. He is the only player to ever lead the league in points, rebounds and assists in a single season.

19. He is the only player to ever record a triple-double in six consecutive games.

20. He is the only player to win multiple NBA titles with two different teams (Cleveland and Miami).

21. He is the only active player to have his jersey retired by two different teams (Cleveland and Miami).

22. He is the only player to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (2009).

23. He is the only player to ever lead the NBA in scoring five times.

24. He is the only player to ever win the NBA All-Star game MVP award four times.

25. He is the only player to ever win the NBA MVP award four times.

26. He is the youngest player to ever score 20,000 points in the NBA.

27. He is the only player to ever win the NBA MVP award four times.

28. He is the only player to ever win the NBA MVP award four times.

29. He is the only player to ever win the NBA MVP award four times.

30. He is the only player to ever win the NBA MVP award four times.

Conclusion

As you can see, Lebron James is a truly amazing athlete. He has achieved things that no other player has ever done in the history of the NBA. His accomplishments speak for themselves and he is without a doubt one of the greatest basketball players of all time.