LeBron James

Intro Early Life and High School Career High School: LeBron attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, where he gained national attention for his basketball prowess. He was named to the USA Today All-USA First Team in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Draft: LeBron was the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers straight out of high school. NBA Career Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018) Rookie Year: LeBron won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2004. Achievements: During his first stint with the Cavaliers, he led the team to the NBA Finals in 2007 and won two MVP awards (2009, 2010). Return and Championship: After a four-year stint with the Miami Heat, LeBron returned to Cleveland in 2014. He led the Cavaliers to their first NBA Championship in 2016, overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors. Miami Heat (2010–2014) Championships: LeBron won two NBA Championships with the Heat in 2012 and 2013.