Michael Mitchell
World History
History Report
4/22/2011
P-5
Lebron James
Lebron Raymone James was born to Gloria James on December 30, 1984. James was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. His father, Anthony McClelland was not around much in Lebron’s early or late years. He was a former con who just couldn’t seem to find the appropriate road in life.
Lebron was raised alone by his mom, and to attribute thanks to her love and support, Lebron still goes by his mother’s maiden name of James.
Life was even a bit easy Lebron James growing up, his life was very difficult upbringing due to his mother struggling to keep steady work and a consistent place of residence. At first living with his Grandmother and mother but after his grandma had died tragically they were forced to move not having any money bouncing place to place never grabbing hold of there own place. Amazingly, the number of years Lebron and his mother spent traveling around Akron, was on the footstep of what would later become Lebron’s first NBA team nd home State . At an early age he displayed natural instincts and talent for the game of basketball and while his mother was only 5’5, Lebron had the natural body built for a basketball player. By the time he hit middle school, Lebron had found his calling through sports. They helped him keep him out of the streets and all the bad things a kid may see in the projects. Lebron grew up watching Michael Jordan and started to pattern his game around the legendary star. Through sports Lebron also met Frankie Walker a coach and a man who serves a huge influence over Lebron James’ life. Walker knew about Lebron’s struggles in an unstable living environment and his recent lost of interest in school. Walker met with Ms. James and they both agreed on allowing Lebron to move in with his family for awhile. This move really helped get Lebron’s life back on track, providing discipline and some great friends through Walker’s three children.By the time Lebron hit high school, he immediately made an impact on the football and basketball programs. In his first high school basketball game, Lebron easily scored 15 points for the varsity team. He was only 6’3 at the time, it was to clear James was very gifted and had was going to be something special but what would it be? By the end of the season, his high school team finished with a perfect record and a state title. As a freshman, he averaged just under 20 points a game. The summer of his sophomore year Lebron skyrocketed to 6’7, allowing weight to grow into his long frame.
By the end of his sophomore season, Lebron was generating thousands of fans each game to watch the young phenom play. His high-school career seemed to breeze by as his senior season hit faster than a blink of an eye, the name "Lebron James" was already firm in every college and NBA scout’s head. Several of his senior year games were nationally televised, the media was going ballistic over this kid, and every college was dying to recruit him.
By the end Lebron would forgo college and head directly to the NBA. The move appeared to be appropriate, as Lebron instantly came into the league and dominated like he had so many times before. He was still on top but with his new team they wouldn't make it very far in the years he played with them. As LeBron James became the Cavaliers all-star he decided to leave for Miami as a free agent in 2010. Lebron and the Miami Heat are currently competing in the 1st round of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 record over the 76ers and we will see were they go from there.
