LeBron James needs no introduction. “The kid from Akron” remains one of the greatest players in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar won four NBA championships in 20 seasons in the league. Now, he’s entering his 21st year and competing for his fifth championship ring.
On the court, James has solidified his status as the league’s leading scorer. In addition, he won the NBA Finals MVP and league MVP four times, and was selected to the All-Star 19 times. The King has earned nearly every accolade, but is far from done.
While fans are aware of his accomplishments on the hardwood, there are some unique facts about the 38-year-old that few people know about. Here are some little-known details about LeBron James.
Some little-known facts about LeBron James
Over the years, James’ jersey number has switched between No. 23 and No. 6. This year, he’s back to 23, the number he’s been at for most of his career. When asked why he switched to No. 6, the number he wore while playing for the Miami Heat and later for two seasons with the Lakers, he revealed the reason was his children.
His son Bronny James was born on October 6, and his second son Bryce was born on June 14, which is the sixth month of the year.
Another detail that most people don’t know is that James’ first high school game was televised, playing for St. Vincent-St. Louis before entering the NBA in 2003. Marie High School was preparing for the draft, and given the hype around him as a generational superstar, ESPN decided to air the game live, the first high school game to be televised in 13 years.
Did you also know that James is one of the players who wants to pursue a career in the NFL? But a wrist injury forced him to put football on the back burner and shift his focus to basketball.
What’s more, James almost played for the New York Knicks when he became a free agent in 2010. With offers pouring in from the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers and Knicks, a “disastrous” meeting with teams shattered LeBron James’ prospects of playing at Madison Square Garden despite New York being listed as a potential option All hope.