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LeBron James. By Marcus Guadarrama. Background. Was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron Ohio First player picked in 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers James was recruited by St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to join their basketball team in 1999 .
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LeBron James By Marcus Guadarrama
Background • Was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron Ohio • First player picked in 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers • James was recruited by St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to join their basketball team in 1999. • As a freshman, James averaged 18 points per game
Facts • Emerged as one of the leading players in the National Basketball Association • He became the first member of the Cavalier franchise and the youngest player ever (at age 20) to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. • James also signed several endorsement deals, including one with Nike for $90 million.
Conclusion • LeBron is important to society by being a national attraction and having people paying money to come watch him play • Is in Many endorsements which want teens and everyone to buy the clothes he represents (NIKE)