LeBron James is back home and ready to take on the Knicks Thursday night at the Q-Arena. While tickets are hot, the environment in Cleveland is hotter. Fans are clamoring into local bars to sit down, catch the game and watch the Cavs start a road towards the championship. During “Decision 2.0″ fans held their breath in anticipation to see what LeBron’s choice would be. When he selected Cleveland, the city was elated and its fans stoked. LeBron knew in Cleveland he was king, and he could receive that reception no where else but here.
In reaching for the stars, LeBron claimed the ring, but it appears he was experiencing the same void Cavs fans were nursing. These two parts make a whole, and now LeBron is back to reclaim his throne and push Cleveland towards a total season win.
In addition to the cheers, screams and celebrities filling the street - we present five interesting fast facts of King James you may not had known. Check them out below.
1. LeBron is married to his high school sweetheart and has three children
At a young and inspiring 29-years-old, LeBron married his high-school sweetheart last fall. The couple have two boys together - LeBron James, Jr. and Bryce Maximus Janus. The couple also just celebrated the very recent birth of their baby girl, Zhuri.
2. LeBron led St. Vincent- St. Mary to the state semifinals…in football
King James was once upon a time split between two sports, football and basketball. In his junior year he led his team to the state semi-finals, but at the end chose his love for basketball over football. Sounds like the Browns should scout him out.
3. Warren Buffet called LeBron “smart about financial matters”
LeBron’s net worth is well into the multi-millions, but he got that way by being financially savvy. He weighs his endorsements and continues to strike it big, like the $30 million annually he receives from Nike. Just from his endorsements over the past 11 years, LeBron has raked in over $300 million. He also owns a small stake in the English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C.
4. LeBron is a philanthropist with the LeBron James Family Foundation
Did you know about LeBron’s foundation? If not, check out the site today. He works closely with several organizations to help children who may face the risk of dropping out of school. Right now the program is focused in Akron, but LeBron has goals of it becoming statewide. He also posts some pretty cool updates.
5. Youngest NBA player in history to score 20,000 points
Kobe Bryant did it when he was 29-years-old, but LeBron made a short jumper that landed him 20,001 points at the age of 28-years-old. He was with Miami Heat at the time of the record breaker. Check out the ESPN article about the history making shot.
