Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is a 6-foot-9-inch Forward who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. LeBron James has played 21 seasons in the NBA and currently in the 22nd season, he is still going strong as ever. He will turn 40 this December and this makes him the oldest NBA player currently in the league. Despite his age, the Forward is demonstrating a top-tier performance. Last season, he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game in 71 starts and helped the Lakers to advance to playoffs.
The LA Lakers extended LeBron's contract for a further two years, worth $101.35 million with a player option in the 2025-26 season. The extension will keep LeBron until the 2025 offseason. LeBron James is considered the greatest of all time by many and has achieved all the accolades that one NBA player dreamed of. The forward is counted parallel to legends such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson. Besides his rookie season, LeBron James has been an NBA All-Star every time. Ever since his debut, he has carved out a ton of records that can't be surpassed with ordinary efforts.
The 20-time NBA All-Star was the youngest player in NBA history to snag four regular season MVP trophies. His 2012-13 season with the Miami Heat is comparable to any peak season of any NBA player where he also finished second for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
LeBron James' Wingspan
Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, the four-time Finals MVP, LeBron James has a huge wingspan of 7 feet (213 cm). His wingspan is three inches taller than his height.
Additionally, his 7-foot wingspan helps him to contribute on both ends of the court and become one of the best two-way players currently in the league.
LeBron James’ Weight
The Lakers Forward weighs around 113 kg or 250 lb. LeBron was a highly touted prospect from his high school and was announced for the Draft immediately after, without attending college. He was selected in the 2003 NBA draft with the first overall pick. The three-time Olympic Gold medallist, LeBron James holds the record for the most number of points surpassing the Kareem-Abdul Jabbar record. Additionally, he is also the youngest to reach every milestone from reaching 1,000-40,400 points in NBA history.
FAQs
A. The Lakers superstar and his wife have three children together Bronny James (20), Bryce Maximus (17), and Zhuri Nova (10).
A. On March 3, 2014, LeBron James put up a career-high 61 points against the Charlotte Bobcats.
A. LeBron James was born in Ohio, U.S., and holds an American nationality.
A. The 2024/25 season is the 22nd NBA season for LeBron James.
A. LeBron James has won four NBA championships (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) until now.
