1. Basketball skill was clear early on for LeBron. He earned news at Akron's St. Vincent-St. Mary High School for his exceptional talents. He gained national prominence as a high school junior when Sports Illustrated featured him on the cover.
2. LeBron skipped college, unlike many professional athletes. He went straight from high school to the NBA, being the Cavaliers' first choice in 2003.
3. LeBron has won four NBA titles with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. His ability to win with numerous clubs shows his brilliance.
4. Double Olympic gold medallist LeBron has represented the US internationally. He did this at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics.
5. LeBron is a successful entrepreneur outside of basketball. He invests in Liverpool FC and other businesses, including food and entertainment.
6. LeBron has also been on film. He appeared in “Trainwreck” and “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” and on “The Simpsons” and “Saturday Night Live.”
7. LeBron affects the community beyond basketball. He founded the LeBron James Family Foundation, which started the ‘I PROMISE School’ in Akron, Ohio.
8. Physical fitness is LeBron's specialty. He brings strength, speed, and agility to the game like few others at 6'9" and 250 pounds.
9. Nike gave LeBron a rich sponsorship agreement, including his own shoe brand. In 2015, the corporation offered him a $1 billion lifetime deal.
10. LeBron shattered NBA records by being the youngest player to score 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 points.