American · Akron, Ohio · Born 30 December 1984American basketball superstar, 4-time NBA champion and all-time leading scorer. Known for versatility, basketball IQ, and longevity across multiple franchises.
In February 2023, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record of 38,387 points — a mark that had stood for 39 years — and finished with over 40,000, becoming the first player in NBA history to win four championships with three different franchises and the most commercially successful active athlete on earth.. Drafted 1st overall by Cleveland in 2003, he has played for the Cavaliers (2003–10, 2014–18), Miami Heat (2010–14) and Los Angeles Lakers (2018-2026), and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026. He became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in February 2023, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 points that had stood for 39 years — finishing with over 40,000 career points. His 27.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 7.4 apg make him the most complete all-around player in league history. He has won 4 championships with 3 different franchises — the first player to achieve this — and 4 Finals MVPs. His top speed of 44.2 km/h and 57,000+ career regular season minutes reflect extraordinary athleticism maintained across his late thirties. He has been named to the All-NBA First Team 13 times and played in 20 All-Star Games. His 2016 Cleveland championship — coming back from 3-1 down to defeat Golden State — is the most celebrated title comeback in NBA Finals history. Across four Olympics with Team USA, he has won bronze (2004) and three golds (2008, 2012, 2024). His IPROMISE School in Akron, providing education and support for at-risk children, opened in 2018. He is the most commercially successful active athlete on earth.
Four-time NBA champion, four-time Finals MVP, all-time scoring leader
He became the first player to score 40,000 career points in February 2023.
Did You Know?How They Played
Versatile forward with exceptional court vision, athleticism, and leadership
Lasting Impact
Widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time
Career Honours
- NBA Champion 2012, 2013 (Miami), 2016 (Cleveland), 2020 (Lakers)
- NBA MVP 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013
- Finals MVP 4x
- All-Star 22x
- Olympic Bronze 2004
- Olympic Gold 2008, 2012, 2024
- All-NBA First Team 13x
- Scoring Champion 2008
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2003–2010 | 548 | #23 |
| Miami Heat | 2010–2014 | 75 | #45 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2018–2026 | 478 | — |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2026–Present | — | — |
American Athletes