Not since Kobe Bryant had a high school phenom captured the imagination of the hoops scene like LeBron James. A dunking and passing dynamo who lived up to all of the hype, LeBron is a monster with the ball and a master of the game. The franchise player for the Cleveland Cavs, hometown boy LeBron completed turned the fortunes of the team around the day he stepped onto the court. LeBron possesses a combination of marketing appeal and elite skills not seen in the league since Michael Jordan. 2006 was a breakout year for LeBron he was named the 2006 All-Star Game MVP. He led the Cavaliers to the playoffs for the first time in 8 years, and was the runner-up for the 2006 NBA MVP award. James was also selected to the All-NBA First Team. Being one of the most explosive dunkers in the league LeBron was selected to the All-Dunkadelic First Team for second straight season.
Around the league LeBron misses Answer Allen Iverson's toughness and scoring touch once symbolized the Sixers. However, the guard remains without a team, a fact LeBron James finds unfortunate. "He's a person I watched growing up," James said, "and when you see a person who has talent and still loves the game and wants to be a part of this league, it's kind of strange not having him. It doesn't ...
Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMTThe Knicks have put their franchise on hold for two years waiting to make an offer to LeBron James. And last week, King James claimed he has what it takes to play in the NFL. Not to worry, he's not about to give up basketball. But how about a package deal.
Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:59:00 GMTCLEVELAND - LeBron James scored 32 points, Mo Williams added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 10 points over the final 12 minutes for a 97-91 victory on Saturday night.
Publ.Date : Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:16:28 GMT
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In addition to having posters of
Iverson,
McGrady, Magic and
Kobe on his wall of his home before being drafted, LeBron also had one of himself.
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