james, lebron

Profiles the NBA career of LeBron James, from joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, when he was still a teenager, up through his time with the Miami Heat to 2014, when he returned to Cleveland to try to help them, his hometown, win a championship.

Introduces young readers to the life and career of basketball superstar LeBron James.

Presents the life and accomplishments of , LeBron James, professional basketball player, including his incredible successes both on and off the field, his training regimen, and his charity work.

LeBron James was still in high school in Akron, Ohio, when he was proclaimed the next great basketball player. Drafted first overall right out of high school in 2003 by the nearby Cleveland Cavaliers, he lived up to the hype by winning the NBA 2004 Rookie of the Year award. His decision to leave the Cavaliers was shown on national television. He was two titles with the Miami Heat before returning to Cleveland and bringing, in 2016, that city its first major sports championship since 1964.

Explores the inspirational words of professional basketball player LeBron James and provides a brief overview of his achievements.

"The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has been in existence for more than forty-five years, and it hasn't been an easy ride for the team or their fans, with many ups and downs along the way. They had seen the 'Miracle in Richfield' in 1976, 'The Shot' by Michael Jordan to knock them out of the playoffs in 1989, the arrival of 'The Chosen One,' LeBron James, in 2003, and a trip to the NBA Finals in 2007, but never a title... takes readers on the rollercoaster ride from LeBron coming back to Cleveland, to their 2015 NBA Finals appearance, through the unforgettable 2015-16 season that gave the city of Cleveland their first major sports championship in fifty-two years."--.

"LeBron James joined the NBA out of high school and was immediately one of the most exciting players in basketball. His fascinating career has been full of titles and individual awards, from the NBA's most valuable player to Olympic gold medals and even NBA titles. This superstar's career from Cleveland to Miami and back to his hometown Cavaliers has captivated sports fans, and this book chronicles the latest in King James' illustrious career. Readers will love learning more about LeBron and what makes him special both on and off the court"--Provided by the publisher.

A brief overview of the life and career of professional basketball player LeBron James.

Relates the events surrounding the return of LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers after four years of playing for the Miami Heat, discussing how the move was accomplished and the success it brought to both James and the Cavaliers.

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball superstar LeBron James.