LEBRONJAMES
CLEVELAND CAVALIERSLeBron James — 4× NBA champion, 4× Finals MVP, 4× regular-season MVP, the league's all-time leading scorer. Career stats, bio and legacy of "King James."
4×NBA CHAMPION
4×FINALS MVP
4×NBA MVP
22×ALL-STAR
Lebron James biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
Known as "King James" — the forward who rewrote nearly every major record in the NBA. Born December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. Height 6 ft 9 in (206 cm).
Drafted 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, straight out of high school. Over 23 seasons he played for the Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018), the Miami Heat (2010–2014), and the Los Angeles Lakers (2018–2026); in July 2026 he announced he would continue his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.
James won four NBA championships (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020), earning Finals MVP each time. He was named regular-season MVP four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013). A record 22-time NBA All-Star and record 13-time All-NBA First Team selection, James is the only player in league history to record at least 10,000 career points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists.
Over the course of his career he became the NBA's all-time leading regular-season scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record on February 7, 2023. He closed out the 2025–26 season with career totals of 43,440 points, 12,095 rebounds, and 12,016 assists — averaging 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.
A three-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA (2008, 2012, 2024), he was named the tournament's MVP in 2024. Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
Lebron James quick facts — Height 6'9. 26.8 PPG career average. Championship years: 2012, 2013, 2016, 2020.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Lebron James awards and honors — Championship years: 2012, 2013, 2016, 2020.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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Lebron James career statistics summary — 26.8 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Lebron James career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Lebron James advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Lebron James playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Lebron James All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Lebron James NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Lebron James — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height, salary and net worth.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
LeBron James averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists per game in the regular season.
Lebron James Olympics — Team USA appearances, jersey numbers and international play.
Summer Games history and national team stints.
Lebron James salary history — Career earnings $581,375,548 (Spotrac).
Salary, contract value and career earnings.
Lebron James filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to Lebron James — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
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