MY FAVORITE ATHLETE

LEBRON JAMES
MENS BASKETBALL

Presented by: Brandon Moreno

Activity 6: Biography of Your Favorite Athlete
March 26, 2015

HOW IT HAPPENED
James mom struggled to find steady work so
they were always moving, his mom let him
move in with the family of Frank Walker, local
youth football coach, who was the one that
introduced him to basketball when LeBron was
9 years old.

JAMES MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

YEAR

2004

ACCOMPLISHMENT

NBA Rookie of the Year

2012-2013 2x NBA Champion

2005-2015 11x NBA All Star

Famous Quote
You have to be able to accept failure to get
better.

LeBron James Hobbies and Interests

Listening to music
Reading
Time with friends and family
Football
Basketball

Personal Life
He was born on December 30, 1984 in
Akron, Ohio to his mom who was 16 years
old. They were always moving apartment to
apartment because his mom couldnt find
steady work. His mom, Gloria let him move
in with his youth football coach, who
introduced him to basketball when he was 9
years old.

Other Interesting Tidbits

Cavaliers all-time leading scorer

(2004)Rookie Of The Year
(2012-2013)2x NBA Champion
(2012-2013)2x NBA Finals MVP
(2005-2015)11x NBA All-Star

PHOTO GALLERY

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2015 NBA playoffs.

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