Lebron James Cleveland Cavaliers Publications

Sports Illustrated February 2 2009 LeBron James/Cleveland Cavaliers on Cover, Joe Torre's Last Day As a Yankee, Keys to Super Bowl XLIII, James Johnson/Wake Forest

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LeBron James is a player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. At just 18, he was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cavaliers and signed a US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his professional debut. Listed as a small forward but often classified as a point forward due to his ability to run the offense like a point guard, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the League. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003-04, and has been both All-NBA and an All-Star every season since 2005. The focal point of the Cleveland offense, James has led the team to consecutive playoff appearances in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009; in 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1992 and the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Runner-up in the 2006 NBA Most Valuable Player Award balloting, James is also a member of the United States men's national basketball team, winning the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and a gold at the 2008 Olympics. James has established himself as a legitimate triple-double threat and has averaged 27.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game for his career. On offense, James utilizes his quickness, size, and strength to get past defenders. James is known for his exceptional upper body strength. When penetrating to the basket, James exhibits superb body control, adjusting his shot in mid-air according to the defense, allowing him to absorb contact and finish at the basket. His overall skill sets and on-court play has led to many comparisons to NBA legends Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan.