All Hail King James: LeBron James Timeline

In honor of 'More Than A Game | ' check out a timeline of LeBron James' career.

The Chosen One - LeBron James was dubbed “The Chosen One” by Sports Illustrated while playing for St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School. He was the first high school player to appear on the cover of the magazine since Kevin Garnett.

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The Chosen One - LeBron James was dubbed “The Chosen One” by Sports Illustrated while playing for St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School. He was the first high school player to appear on the cover of the magazine since Kevin Garnett.

Mr. Basketball of Ohio - As a senior in high school, James averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game while he was selected as Mr. Basketball of Ohio for a third consecutive year.

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Mr. Basketball of Ohio - As a senior in high school, James averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game while he was selected as Mr. Basketball of Ohio for a third consecutive year.

Rookie of the Year - The Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. During his rookie season, James averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds and was named Rookie of the Year.

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Rookie of the Year - The Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. During his rookie season, James averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds and was named Rookie of the Year.

All-Star MVP - During the 2006 NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James led the Eastern Conference to a 122-120 victory. James had 29 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists and became the youngest All-Star MVP in NBA history at 21 years, 51 days.

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All-Star MVP - During the 2006 NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James led the Eastern Conference to a 122-120 victory. James had 29 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists and became the youngest All-Star MVP in NBA history at 21 years, 51 days.

25 Straight - In one of the greatest performances in NBA Playoffs history, LeBron James scored a franchise-record 48 points in Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals, including the team’s final 25 points.

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25 Straight - In one of the greatest performances in NBA Playoffs history, LeBron James scored a franchise-record 48 points in Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals, including the team’s final 25 points.

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Coming Up Short - In his first and only appearance in the NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are swept by the San Antonio Spurs in 2007.

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Coming Up Short - In his first and only appearance in the NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are swept by the San Antonio Spurs in 2007.

Cover Boy - LeBron James became the first Black male to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine, appearing alongside Giselle Bundchen in a controversial image. Many viewed the cover as a reference to the movie “King Kong” and deemed it racist.

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Cover Boy - LeBron James became the first Black male to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine, appearing alongside Giselle Bundchen in a controversial image. Many viewed the cover as a reference to the movie “King Kong” and deemed it racist.

Making History - LeBron James became the youngest NBA player to score 10,000 career points on Feb. 27, 2008 at 23 years and 59 days. Later that season, James passed Brad Daugherty to become the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer.

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Making History - LeBron James became the youngest NBA player to score 10,000 career points on Feb. 27, 2008 at 23 years and 59 days. Later that season, James passed Brad Daugherty to become the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer.

Back-To-Back - LeBron James received 116 out of a possible 123 first-place votes to win his second consecutive NBA MVP award in 2010.

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Back-To-Back - LeBron James received 116 out of a possible 123 first-place votes to win his second consecutive NBA MVP award in 2010.

What's Next? - At 12:01AM on July 1, LeBron James became the most coveted free agent in league history. On Thursday, July 8, James announced, on a special ESPN primetime program, that he will join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat.

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What's Next? - At 12:01AM on July 1, LeBron James became the most coveted free agent in league history. On Thursday, July 8, James announced, on a special ESPN primetime program, that he will join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat.