Published 17:16 IST, April 3rd 2021
LeBron James high school teammates, stats, high scores and other details
LeBron James played high school basketball with the St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Here are details about the LeBron James high school teammates and more.
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LeBron James, before beginning his illustrious NBA career, played for his high school in Akron, Ohio. Declaring for draft right after, James is probably most anticipated rookie re was. hype around James seemed to pay off as 36-year-old star has won four NBA championships, complete with four finals MVP awards. Here is some information on LeBron James high school stats and some LeBron James high school teammates -
LeBron James school and more
LeBron James h an extremely successful high school career while playing basketball. Many looked at him as a basketball prodigy locally, NBA icon led St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to three state championships in his four years playing. What propelled him into more public eye was Sports Illustrated cover printed in his junior year.
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He was called " Chosen One", and was national high-school player of year during his senior season. As a sophomore, he was selected to USA Today All-USA First Team, becoming first player to do so. However, his senior game with school came with certain controversies.
His mor gifted him a Hummer, which she bought after taking a loan on basis on James' NBA future. However, an investigation by Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) cleared him of all charges as it was a gift from a family member. As per rules, amateur can accept gifts valued at over $100.
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Later in year, he was penalized for accepting $845 from a store by posing for pictures. However, James appealed and was allowed to play his senior year after a two-game suspension. James returned by dropping career-high 52 points against Westchester. team won Division II championship as well, making it ir third one in four years.
Apart from his basketball, James also played football during high school. After his successful sophomore year (where y reached semi-finals), James did t play senior year due to his wrist injury. Per reports, he was recruited by some Division I players.
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LeBron James school story: Who were LeBron James high school teammates?
- Brandon Weems
- Dru Joyce
- Sian Cotton
- Romeo Travis
- Willie McGee
LeBron James high school stats
James concluded his high school career with 2,657 points (27 PPG) 892 rebounds (7.4 RPG), and 523 assists (7.4 APG).
LeBron James high school scores
What college did LeBron James go to?
answer to 'What college did LeBron James go to?' query is that he didn't attend at all. James, after his successful high school basketball career, declared for NBA draft in 2003. He was drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers and is currently playing his 18th NBA season. James is currently sidelined with a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss indefinite games.
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17:16 IST, April 3rd 2021