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“Heroes come and go, but legends are forever.” I strongly believe that LeBron James will
become a NBA legend when he retires. Let me tell you what makes him a legend.
At 6 feet 8 in height, and weighing 249 pounds, LeBron James’ physical fitness gives him
an advantage when he’s playing as forward. He also has good speed, jumping ability, and
he can throw his body weight around, which allows him to sometimes play the power forward
position. His scoring, assisting, and rebounding ability are all excellent. These make him
an all-around star player in the NBA. James was born on December 30th, 1984 in Ohio.
His mother, Gloria James, raised him at the young age of sixteen. His father was an ex-prisoner,
who ran out on the family. LeBron had a tough childhood, his mother couldn’t keep a job
because of many personal problems. Although his mother’s life was difficult, she still
worked hard to shield Lebron from poverty, violence, and the streets.
Few high school players have gained so much attention as LeBron James. He won several
awards in addition to three states titles. Even the ESPN2 showed their games on national
TV. After graduation, he decided to skip university and join the 2003 NBA draft.
James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the number one pick in the draft. In his
first year in the league, LeBron was named the Rookie of The Year, and he scored an average
of 20.9 points. LeBron was a rising star and also the savior of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In the 2008-09 season, LeBron finally got his first MVP award. On July 8th, 2010, LeBron
decided to sign with the Heat because he was eager to gat a NBA championship. In the 2012
playoffs, the Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder after 5 games, and this was LeBron’s
first championship title. His teammates worked very hard, and LeBron also showed hi determination
to win and his leadership skills. They won another championship by beating the San Antonio
Spurs in 2013. And now, they’re still working on their third championship. I believe that
LeBron can lead the Heat to three-peat the championship.
As a super star in the NBA, LeBron has lots of things to do. But in his spare time, he
does a lot of charitable work. He has his own charity —- The LeBron James Family Foundation.
This foundation holds different charity events to raise money for people in need.,
such as a bike-a -thon. He is also an active supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of America,
the Children’s Defense Fund, and ONEXONE. He even donated a new gym and uniforms for
his old school —- St. Vincent-St. Mary. Because LeBron was once a poor boy, he knows
the the feeling of being in need, and this drives him to put more effort into charity.
LeBron James went from being a poor chid to becoming a NBA super star with two championships
under his belt. But he doesn’t keep the success just for himself. He also shares it
with people in need. I want you to remember this name forever, LeBron James—- “The
King of Legends.”