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    LeBron James: An Unauthorized Biography
    LeBron James: An Unauthorized Biography
    LeBron James: An Unauthorized Biography
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    LeBron James: An Unauthorized Biography

    By Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

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    LeBron James, The Chosen One, is one of the greatest and most controversial basketball players in the history of the NBA. He is an eight-time NBA All-Star, a three-time league MVP, and now – a champion. Most fans are aware of his amazing accomplishments on the court and of his controversial "Decision" to leave Cleveland for South Beach, but in order to truly understand LeBron James, you must first understand where he came from. "LeBron James: An Unauthorized Biography" explores James' upbringing, his high school career, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through his 2012 NBA Finals MVP.

    James' exceptional talents and off-court antics have fans and critics alike wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why fans both love and hate James so much. From family to basketball to the future, all you need to know about LeBron James is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of LeBron James's life.

    This book also includes all of LeBron James' NBA statistics.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPrice World Publishing
    Release dateJul 6, 2012
    ISBN9781619841826
    LeBron James: An Unauthorized Biography

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      LeBron James - Belmont and Belcourt Biographies

      LEBRON JAMES

      An Unauthorized Biography

      Copyright © 2012 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies

      All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.

      eISBN: 9781619841826

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      James on the Court

      James' Life from the beginning

      High school career

      NBA career

      Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010)

      Rookie season (2003-04)

      2004–05 season

      2005–06 season

      2006–07 season

      2007–08 season

      2008–09 season

      2009–10 season

      2010 free agency

      Miami Heat (2010–present)

      2010-2011 season

      2011-2012 season

      2012 NBA Finals

      International career

      Personal life

      Endorsements

      Public image

      Outro

      Statistics

      Introduction

      LeBron Raymone James is a forward for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association. He was acquired by the Heat in the summer of 2010. Prior to that, James spent the first seven years of his professional basketball career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers selected James with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. James is now an eight-time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA most valuable player. In 2012, he led the Miami Heat to the NBA Championship, winning Finals MVP in the process.

      James' whole life has been one of high hopes from the very beginning. Before he had even completed his sophomore year of high school, basketball scouts were discussing his chances of playing for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before playing his first regulation game for the NBA, James had signed deals with Nike and other corporations for multimillion-dollar product endorsements. Before he completed his rookie season in the NBA, sportswriters were discussing his chances of joining the most elite players in history in the Basketball Hall of Fame. While premature, the hype was already in full swing and was just getting started. Comparisons to NBA superstar Michael Jordan (1963–) became common, and some sportswriters began calling James The Chosen One, indicating the hope that the rookie phenomenon would revive interest in the NBA that had declined since Jordan's retirement.

      By age eighteen, LeBron James knew a thing or two about dealing with pressure. James's ability to cope with that pressure has proven to be a critical factor in his success. Sportswriters and his coaches agreed that James has shown uncommon maturity for a player his age, handling his new-found fame and the extraordinary expectations of others with grace.

      James on the Court

      Lebron James is a small forward, capable of playing and defending the other four positions at an elite level, perhaps even greater than any player in history. At the very least, he is one of the rarest and amazing physical presences in the history of the NBA. Standing at six feet, eight inches tall and weighing in at 250 pounds, James has been called the best physical specimen in sports by some analysts. Due to his athletic ability, he is one of the best slashers and finishers in basketball, having led the NBA in completed traditional three point plays during various points in his career. His size also allows him to rebound the ball effectively and he regularly ranks among the league leaders in rebounds for his position. His play-making abilities are also notable, with ESPN sportswriter Bill Simmons going so far as to call him a devastating passer. Since 2009 he has been a regular on the NBA All-Defensive Team, finishing second in voting for Defensive Player of the Year that season. As of the 2011-12 season, James has averaged 27.6 points, 6.9 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game for his career in the regular season and has been compared to NBA legends Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan.

      LeBron’s quickness and strength are off the charts, his court vision and ball-handling skills are highly developed, and his rebounding and defense are superb. LeBron’s passing ability is nothing short of extraordinary. He not only sees the whole court, but also anticipates the movement of teammates and defenders. LeBron knows he will be double-teamed whenever he gets the ball, so the first thing he does is look to see where the help is coming from, always thinking one or even two passes ahead before the second man arrives.

      LeBron’s willingness to share the ball and get others involved is one of the things coaches love about him. His unselfishness underscores his innate understanding of basketball and how fully he embraces the fundamentals. Of course, when it is time to take charge and make a momentum-changing statement—or score a key bucket—he is almost impossible to stop.

      LeBron is deadly from long distance at times and can beat almost any defender to the basket. What made his hero, Michael Jordan, so dangerous was that he was a master of the mid-range jumper. This is a shot LeBron has yet to perfect. Until his post-up game evolves inside 20 feet, he will be a great option for buzzer-beaters, but

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