/tags/lebron-james Lebron James en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:49:36 GMT /sports/2024-12-30/lebron-james-at-40-a-milestone-birthday-arrives-monday-for-the-nbas-all-time-scoring-leader A 40th birthday, in NBA terms, means the on-court end is near. James will become the 30th player to appear in a regular-season game with a “4” as the first digit of his age; only nine logged more than 51 games after that birthday. He’ll be the 32nd player to play after turning 40 overall. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:49:36 GMT /sports/2024-12-30/lebron-james-at-40-a-milestone-birthday-arrives-monday-for-the-nbas-all-time-scoring-leader The Associated Press /sports/2024-10-30/lebron-and-bronny-james-expected-to-play-together-in-cleveland-homecoming-vs-cavs Bronny James is expected to play in his second pro game alongside his dad, LeBron James, when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:57:20 GMT /sports/2024-10-30/lebron-and-bronny-james-expected-to-play-together-in-cleveland-homecoming-vs-cavs The Associated Press /2024-08-14/lebron-james-underrated-after-third-olympic-gold-the-numbers-are-incomparable Akron native LeBron James continues to add accomplishments to his decades-long career, bringing home his third gold medal and being named the MVP of the Olympics basketball tournament in Paris. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-08-14/lebron-james-underrated-after-third-olympic-gold-the-numbers-are-incomparable Amanda Rabinowitz /2023-03-29/lebron-james-new-house-three-thirty-aims-to-boost-akrons-families-and-economy The LeBron James Family Foundation is trying to create a network of support for young people and families in Akron, and the new House Three Thirty center is the latest extension of James’ promise to the city. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:00:03 GMT /2023-03-29/lebron-james-new-house-three-thirty-aims-to-boost-akrons-families-and-economy Conor Morris /sports/2023-02-08/lebrons-early-roots-in-akron-helped-propel-him-into-the-nba-record-books LeBron James became the NBA's points leader Tuesday night and our sports commentator Terry Pluto is reflecting on how Akron has played a part in shaping the superstar's early life and historic career. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:43:34 GMT /sports/2023-02-08/lebrons-early-roots-in-akron-helped-propel-him-into-the-nba-record-books Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/npr-news/2023-02-07/lebron-james-breaks-the-nba-career-scoring-record-passing-kareem-abdul-jabbar The last time a new name appeared atop the NBA's all-time points rankings was in April 1984. LeBron James was born later that year. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:58:00 GMT /sports/npr-news/2023-02-07/lebron-james-breaks-the-nba-career-scoring-record-passing-kareem-abdul-jabbar Bill Chappell, Ayana Archie /sports/npr-news/2022-06-02/lebron-james-is-the-first-active-nba-player-to-become-a-billionaire According to Forbes, LeBron James' net worth has officially reached $1 billion. The lion's share of his wealth comes from his business ventures and endorsements. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:05:20 GMT /sports/npr-news/2022-06-02/lebron-james-is-the-first-active-nba-player-to-become-a-billionaire Dustin Jones /sports/2022-05-12/25-years-after-forming-a-team-with-lebron-james-in-akron-keith-dambrot-and-dru-joyce-iii-reunite Commentator Terry Pluto traces the 25-year relationship between former Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s boys high school basketball coach Keith Dambrot and former player, Dru Joyce III, who are reuniting as coaches at Duquesne University. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:46:06 GMT /sports/2022-05-12/25-years-after-forming-a-team-with-lebron-james-in-akron-keith-dambrot-and-dru-joyce-iii-reunite Amanda Rabinowitz /2022-05-06/lebron-movie-shooting-stars-filming-around-northeast-ohio-with-help-of-7-6m-incentive Production of a film sharing the story of LeBron James’ early years in basketball is underway around the region until the beginning of June. Fri, 06 May 2022 19:04:01 GMT /2022-05-06/lebron-movie-shooting-stars-filming-around-northeast-ohio-with-help-of-7-6m-incentive Carrie Wise /wksu-stories/2020-10-14/at-four-rings-lebron-james-is-now-chasing-the-title-of-the-greatest-of-all-time LeBron James' fourth NBA title resurrects the debate over who is the greatest basketball player of all time. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:13:59 GMT /wksu-stories/2020-10-14/at-four-rings-lebron-james-is-now-chasing-the-title-of-the-greatest-of-all-time Amanda Rabinowitz, Sean Fitzgerald