LeBron James is a pro. He plays basketball in the NBA. He is called King James. As of November 2026, he is 6 feet 9 inches tall.

He is from Akron, Ohio. He was born on December 30, 1984. He went to high school there.

The Cavaliers picked him first. That was the 2003 NBA Draft. He came straight out of high school.

In 2016 he and his team won the NBA title. It was the team's first.

As of November 2026, he has won four NBA titles. As of November 2026, he has the most NBA points ever. As of November 2026, he plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.

He and his foundation opened a public school. It is in his hometown. It is the I Promise School.

He has won three Olympic gold medals. He won them with the United States men's team. The latest was at the 2024 Paris Games.

Words to know

• draft: choosing new players
• titles: top wins
• Olympic: world sports games