LeBron James has done it all in his career, but 21 years after entering the NBA, he’s still motivated to win. The “King” is preparing for his final years in the league with the goal of winning his fifth NBA championship and his second with the Los Angeles Lakers.
On the court, his achievements are well known to basketball fans. Multiple championships, Finals MVP, League MVP, historical scoring champion and many highlight moments.
However, there are things that people don’t know or know very little about LeBron James. Let’s take a look at 10 of them:
10 little-known facts about LeBron James
#10 – He can use his hands
LeBron James is both right-handed and left-handed. When he plays basketball, he throws the ball with his right hand. When he is not present, he does everything with his left hand, such as eating, writing, signing, etc.
#9 – His sons are the reason he wears the number 6 jersey
In terms of jersey numbers, LeBron James’ career is divided into No. 6 and No. 23. He wears No. 23 in honor of NBA legend Michael Jordan, and he also wears No. 6 for two reasons.
And those reasons are his children. His first child, Brownie, was born on October 6, 2004, while his second child, Bryce, was born on June 14, 2007, June being the sixth month of the calendar year.
#8 – He is part owner of a football club
LeBron James has become a successful businessman and one of his investments has to do with rugby (called soccer in the United States).
James is a minority shareholder in Liverpool, having reportedly invested $6.5 million for a 2% stake in the club.
#7 – He’s the reason why a high school game was televised nationally for the first time in 13 years
Before moving to the NBA in 2003, LeBron James played for St. Vincent-St. Marie High School is preparing for the draft. There is a lot of hype around him because people already view him as a player on the same level as Michael Jordan.
That’s why the Dec. 22, 2002 game against Oak Hill was televised by ESPN. It was the first high school game to be aired on national television in 13 years.
#6 – He shares a unique record with Michael Jordan
LeBron and Jordan are discussing who is the greatest player of all time. They both revolutionized basketball in their respective eras and won everything in the league.
At the same time, they also created a unique record with a difference of 20 years. They both won Olympic gold medals, NBA MVPs and Finals MVPs in the same year. Jordan did it in 1992, and James did it 20 years later (2012).
#5 – He and his wife have been together since high school
LeBron James and his wife, Savannah, have a family and have three children. Interestingly, they started dating in high school and have been in a relationship ever since.
#4 – Injuries forced him to focus on basketball
In high school, LeBron James was a member of the football and basketball teams. But a wrist injury forced him to spend significant time recovering and miss the football season. Therefore, he decided to focus on basketball and no longer play football.
#3 – He was an actor and producer
LeBron James stars in the 2021 sequel to “Space Jam,” and he also serves as a producer on several basketball-related documentaries. He owns a production company called SpringHill Entertainment.
#2 – He doesn’t like the high school’s tattoo policy
LeBron James has many tattoos, including some from his high school days. LeBron didn’t like the high school’s tattoo policy, under which he and his teammates were required to cover their tattoos during games.
#1 – He spends a lot of money on training and game preparation
Playing in the NBA for 20 years is not an easy task. It takes a lot of sacrifice and dedication to train and prepare. And LeBron spent a lot of money on the necessary equipment and the best trainers to help him take care of his body and extend his NBA career.
editor
Nicholas Ackerman