LeBron James is a American Professional Basketball player for the Miami Heat of the NBA. LeBron is currently 29 years old he was born on December 30, 1984. LeBron is 6 feet and 8 inches tall. He is also 250 pounds. His full name is Lebron Raymone James. He was born in Akron, Ohio.
Lebron was a only child being raised by his mom. LeBrons father left him and his mother on the streets. His mother was only 16. LeBron and his mother went from apartment to apartment moving frequently. Gloria LeBrons mom allowed LeBron to move in with the family of Frank Walker. Frank introduced LeBron to basketball when he was 9 years old. LeBron went to high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
LeBron was drafted into the NBA in 2003 right out of high school. The 2003 NBA draft was held on June 23, 2003. It was at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. 58 players were drafted to NBA teams. LeBron James was first pick in the first round and drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers.