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LeBron James Timeline (1984-2017)

By psamson-19
  • LeBron James is Born

    LeBron James is Born

    LeBron Raymone James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. His mother, Gloria James, was only 16 at the time.
  • State Champion

    State Champion

    As a 15-year-old freshman, James scores 25 points and grabs nine rebounds to lead St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to a state championship victory over Jamestown Greenview.
  • Ohio’s Mr. Basketball

    Ohio’s Mr. Basketball

    After winning another state championship, he became the youngest player to be named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball.
  • “The Chosen One”

    “The Chosen One”

    He was on the Sports Illustrated magazine cover with the title, “The Chosen One.”
  • Nike Endorses James

    Nike Endorses James

    James receives a $90 million endorsement contract with Nike.
  • James is Drafted

    James is Drafted

    LeBron James it’s drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the number 1 overall pick.
  • NBA Debut

    NBA Debut

    Scores 25 points and adds 9 assists in a loss against the Sacramento Kings.
  • Rookie of the Year

    Rookie of the Year

    Wins Rookie of the year, youngest ever to win this award.
  • Loses First Finals

    Loses First Finals

    Cavs lose in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in sweep by the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Last Game as Cavalier (For Now)

    Last Game as Cavalier (For Now)

    James has 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 6 loss to the Boston Celtics, his last game with the Cavaliers. (For the time being)
  • James joins Miami

    James joins Miami

    Announces he is joining the Miami Heat. Receives backlash for decision.
  • Returns to Cleveland

    Returns to Cleveland

    He returned to Cleveland to play against his former team. James would win 118-90, and finished with 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists.
  • Struggles in Finals

    Struggles in Finals

    His return to the Finals is a forgettable one as he lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 4-2 in the Finals. This is considered his biggest blemish on his legacy.
  • Third NBA MVP Award

    Third NBA MVP Award

    Receives his third MVP Award in the last four years.
  • Wins First NBA Title

    Wins First NBA Title

    James is victorious in his third try defeating the OKC Thunder 4-1, in the Finals.
  • Fourth MVP Award

    Fourth MVP Award

    James, once again, receives NBA MVP Award for the fourth time in the last five years.
  • Wins Back-to-Back Titles

    Wins Back-to-Back Titles

    Wins second consecutive NBA Championship against the San Antonio Spurs 4-3.
  • Loses third Finals

    Loses third Finals

    Loses to Spurs in a 5 game series. Finals record would now be 2-3
  • Returns to Cleveland

    Returns to Cleveland

    James signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sports Illustrated cover tile was,”I’m Coming Home.”
  • Goes to Finals for Fifth Straight Year

    Goes to Finals for Fifth Straight Year

    LeBron returns to the Finals, but is unsuccessful as he falls to the Golden State Warriors, 4-2.
  • Greatest Comeback in Finals History

    Greatest Comeback in Finals History

    James, along with Irving and others, come back from a 3-1 deficit to the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to win the series 4-3.
  • Loses to Durant, Curry, Thompson, and Green in Finals

    Loses to Durant, Curry, Thompson, and Green in Finals

    James loses to the four All-Stars on Golden State Warriors in a 5 game series. Was his seventh straight Finals appearances.