LeBron James Age: Know His Height, Net Worth, and Wife
American professional basketball player LeBron Raymone James Sr., better known by his stage name “LeBron James,” plays for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers.
James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time NBA Finals MVP, three-time All-Star MVP, and two-time Olympic gold medalist. James ranks first in playoff scoring, second in overall scoring, and seventh in career assist totals. He set a new record with 18 selections to the All-NBA Team and 5 selections to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, and he has been named to the NBA All-Star game 18 times.
He is the third-most experienced player in NBA Finals history with ten appearances, eight of which came in a row from 2011 to 2018. James was chosen for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He frequently faces comparisons to Michael Jordan in discussions about who the best basketball player of all time was and is generally believed to be among the all-time greats.
When Was LeBron James Born?
LeBron James came into this world in Akron, Ohio on December 30, 1984. Leonardo Raymone James Sr. is his full name. Gloria Marie James, his mother, reared him while juggling several jobs. At the tender age of nine, LeBron started participating in organized basketball, a sport in which he displayed an early aptitude.
Career
The high school career of LeBron James was as illustrious and fruitful as his professional career in the NBA. Even in his freshman and sophomore years of high school, James was already being touted as a top-tier basketball player and a future star in the National Basketball Association—a truly remarkable instance of skill. The former Cavaliers were already under intense pressure to step up their game, but this incredible feat just made things worse.
James played admirably as a first-year student at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, averaging 21 points and 6 boards a game. At 6 feet 2 inches tall, LeBron would keep getting taller and better as a player. Under his direction, the Fighting Irish basketball team went 27-0 and won the Division III state championship. In his sophomore year, James maintained his domination by averaging 25.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 3.8 steals per game. The Fighting Irish repeated as Division III state champions after a 26-1 season.
James would only get better and more dominant as a senior and junior in high school. He grew stronger and taller, reaching 6 feet 7 inches, which allowed him to realize his full potential. Both his junior and senior years saw him rack up impressive stats: 29 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per game, respectively.
Upon graduating from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School with honors, LeBron James skipped college and went straight to the 2003 NBA Draft.
It was expected that he would be selected first overall in the 2003 NBA draft, given his reputation as the top high school prospect since Kobe Bryant. As soon as he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers, he had an enormous influence. James scored 29 points to help the East win the 2006 NBA All-Star Game, and he was also named the game’s most valuable player.
In addition to finishing second in the NBA MVP vote to Steve Nash, he averaged 31.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game throughout the season. James guided the Cavaliers to their first postseason appearance since 1998. James defeated the Washington Wizards in his first game back in the playoffs, and he finished with a triple-double. He scored his first career game-winning shot in Game 3 of the series and added another in Game 5. After knocking off the Wizards, Cleveland faced elimination in the second round at the hands of the Detroit Pistons.
Until 2010 James planned to remain in Cleveland. Attempts to win the championship in Cleveland were getting increasingly futile due to his team’s lack of depth. Consequently, LeBron chose to join the Miami Heat in South Beach, where he would form an intimidating trio alongside Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. During his time in Miami, he won numerous championships and was named most valuable player. The Heat were champions in 2012 and again in 2013. Along with being named league MVP, he was named most valuable player in the finals.
In 2014, he re-signed with the Cavaliers, having pledged to bring a championship to his beloved hometown of Cleveland. Along with Kyrie Irving, they established a formidable three after trading for Kevin Love from the Timberwolves. Among the best Finals series in history, 2016 ranks high. With a 3-1 series deficit, the Cavaliers needed a sweep to get to the championship game. In NBA Finals history, no team has ever recovered from a 3-1 deficit. That feat was accomplished by this Cavs squad. LeBron would later join with the Los Angeles Lakers, continuing his quest for greatness; in 2020, he would win a record-tying four championships with the Lakers.
After signing with the Lakers, the native Ohioan teamed up with fellow Cavaliers Anthony Davis to help the team win another title in Orlando during the 2019 summer. He is currently seeking his fifth championship in his sixth season with the West Coast squad.
LeBron James’ Wife and Children
Savannah James, who was LeBron’s sweetheart while they were in high school, is now LeBron’s wife. She is an American philanthropist, entrepreneur, designer, and businesswoman who was born on August 27, 1986. The ‘LeBron James Family Foundation,’ the couple’s charity, does a lot of good deeds, and Savannah James has been heavily involved in charitable endeavors as well.
It appears that Savannah and LeBron James first crossed paths while they were both freshmen in high school, albeit at different schools. Although LeBron was a junior, she was a sophomore. According to her account, LeBron had requested her number from a friend, but she had instead taken LeBron’s number and delayed calling him. Eventually, she decided to get back in touch with him after remembering that she had his number.
LeBron James Jr. (also known as Bronny) and Bryce Maximus James are two of LeBron and Savannah’s boys, while Zhuri Nova James is their daughter. James is the type of guy who prioritizes spending time with his family. He has two boys, who are both very good basketball players, and they want to be NBA players like their famous dad.
LeBron James’s Height and Weight
LeBron James stands at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) tall.
LeBron James Net Worth
A net worth of about $1 billion was projected for LeBron James in July of 2024. In 2009, James’s high school years were documented in the Lions Gate documentary More Than a Game, which was produced by SpringHill Entertainment, which he owns with his business partner Maverick Carter. James has a knack for investing wisely; he has a stake in Blaze Pizza and is a business partner with the tequila company Lobos.