LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player known for exceptional scoring, playmaking, longevity, and four NBA championships.
2007 NBA Finals: The NBA championship series in which the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games. James led Cleveland to its first Finals appearance at age 22, despite losing to San Antonio.
Point forward: A basketball role in which a forward handles playmaking duties usually assigned to a point guard. James often initiates offense and directs teammates despite playing forward.
Savannah James: An American philanthropist and entrepreneur, and LeBron James's wife. She has been his partner since his early years in Akron and supports his charitable work.
I Promise School: An Akron public school launched in 2018 in partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation. It embodies James's effort to support students facing educational and economic barriers in his hometown.
Cleveland Cavaliers: An NBA team based in Cleveland, Ohio, that has competed in the league since 1970. James's two spells with Cleveland framed his departure, return, and 2016 championship.
2012 NBA Finals: The NBA championship series in which the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. James won his first NBA title and Finals MVP after Miami's victory.
Basketball position: A player's customary role on court, traditionally classified as point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, or center. James's role has shifted across positions as team needs and lineups changed.
Dwyane Wade: An American former professional basketball player and three-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat. Wade and James became teammates in Miami and won two championships together.
LeBron James Family Foundation: A nonprofit organization founded by LeBron James to support children and families in Akron, Ohio. The foundation coordinates his long-running education and community programs.
Miami Heat: An NBA team based in Miami, Florida, founded in 1988. James joined Miami in 2010 and won his first two championships there.