LeBron James Born: Basketball's All-Time Great
LeBron James entered the NBA straight from high school as the most hyped prospect in basketball history and proceeded to exceed every expectation over two decades. Four championships with three different teams, four MVP awards, and the all-time scoring record cemented his case as one of the greatest athletes in any sport, while his business ventures and activism extended his influence far beyond the court.
December 30, 1984
42 years ago
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