MICROSCOPIC LOOK INTO LEBRON BACKGROUND
When Lebron James was in High School He garnered a lot of attention nationwide. With his unique combination of size, athleticism and court vision.
James was born on December 30, 1984, in Ohio. James a natural talent for basketball. He was recruited by St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to join their basketball
team in 1999. Overall, James scored 2,657 points, 892 rebounds and 523 assists during his four years there.
As a freshman, James averaged 18 points per game. He helped the team to a Division III state
title by scoring 25 points in the championship game. Word of his advanced basketball skills
spread, and James received several honors for his performance.
As a high school sophomore, James was chosen for the USA Today All-USA First Team. He was
the first sophomore ever selected for this award. His team also won the Division III state title for the second year in a row.
The following school year, James was named PARADE magazine’s High School Boys Basketball
Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year. Following the end of his junior year, James was such a strong player that he contemplated going pro.
Deciding to finish his education, James had a tremendous senior year on the court. He averaged
31.6 points per game, helping his team clinch their third state title. The St. Vincent-St. Mary
High School team also earned the top national ranking that year. James soon emerge as one of the National Basketball Association’s leading players.
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