Look back at photos of LeBron James throughout his basketball career here.
LeBron James started playing basketball in the fifth grade. He went on to play throughout high school (where he also played football) and began his professional career with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. In 2010, he joined the Miami Heat and played with the team until 2014, when he returned to the Cavaliers. In July 2018, it was announced that LeBron would be joining the Los Angeles Lakers, and he started his first season with the team a few months later.
Although his debut season with the Lakers was highly anticipated, it proved to be a tough one. LeBron suffered a groin injury in December during a game against the Golden State Warriors, causing him to miss 17 games, the most he had ever missed in a season up until that point. A few months later, on March 30, it was announced that LeBron would miss the final six games of the season due to the same injury. The team also missed the NBA playoffs, marking a contrast for LeBron, who had reached the NBA Finals with every team he played for since 2010. In 2024, LeBron is still a player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Scroll through this gallery to see photos of one of the most decorated NBA players in history.
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LeBron James After Breaking NBA All-Time Scoring Record
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LeBron James addresses the crowd in Los Angeles after breaking the NBA’s all-time scoring record on Feb. 7, 2023. He officially surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record during the game.
February 8, 2023, 7:48AM 2 of 13
LeBron James Celebrating His Record-Breaking Basket
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LeBron James celebrates on the court after making the basket that broke the NBA all-time leading scoring record. He broke the record on Feb. 7, 2023 during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
February 8, 2023, 7:48AM 3 of 13
LeBron James works out before lunch with family and friends
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NBA legend Lebron James works out before enjoying lunch with family and friends aboard a yacht while on holiday in Capri. He went shirtless and showed off his muscles.
September 4, 2021, 1:04PM 4 of 13
LeBron James in the Lakers
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LeBron James takes the court with the Los Angeles Lakers. He suited up in his jersey for a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Feb. 2021.
February 2, 2021, 7:43AM 5 of 13
LeBron James At The Lakers Game
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LeBron James looks pissed off at a call during a Lakers game. The team was taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder during a 2020 game.
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LeBron James in his Los Angeles Lakers jersey
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Members of the media follow Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) during media day at the NBA basketball team’s practice facility on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in El Segundo, CA. He looked set and ready to play in his jersey and shorts.
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LeBron James and Amy Schumer during a scene
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Amy Schumer and LeBron James during a scene in the 2015 film, ‘Trainwreck’. The film feature proved LeBron can do more than just play basketball.
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LeBron James poses with Kate Middleton and Prince William
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Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and LeBron James pose together in New York in Dec. 2014. LeBron met the royal couple during their visit to the states.
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LeBron James poses with Drake
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LeBron James and Drake pose together at the premiere of the STARZ original series ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ in Los Angeles. ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ premiered on STARZ on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.
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LeBron James accepts an award
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LeBron James accepts the award for best male athlete at the ESPY Awards at Nokia Theater, in Los Angeles. James joined forces with STARZ and the man behind classic shows like ‘The Cosby Show’ to create the sitcom, ‘Survivor’s Remorse’.
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LeBron James slams a dunk
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United States’ LeBron James slams a dunk during a men’s basketball semifinal game against Argentina at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. The game was just one of many LeBron would take on to show off his impressive athletic skills as one of America’s best basketball players of all time.
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LeBron James jumping toward a basket
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USA’s LeBron James goes for the basket in front of Spain’s Rudy Fernandez during the men’s basketball final between Spain and USA at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in 2008. He gave it his all during the big sporting event.
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LeBron James and Kobe Bryant sitting
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Kobe Bryant and LeBron James of the USA sit on the bench during their basketball preliminary round group at a match against Angola in the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium in Beijing, China in Aug, 2008. The game was watched by sports fans from all over the world.
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