20 Things You Didn't Know About LeBron James

1. His mother spent time in prison

LeBron 's mother was named Gloria James. When LeBron James was in fourth grade, his mother ended up spending a brief stint in the county jail. She was held for seven days for minor offenses including trespassing and disorderly conduct. James was so ashamed that everyone would spot on and laugh at him and his family that he refused to go to school. But he didn't just miss a few days, he was so shy about going back to school to face his peers that he missed most of fourth grade. There are 88 days in total out of 162 days. Thankfully, James made sure to redeem himself with full attendance in fifth grade.

2. He has discovered

since ninth grade that talent hunting and scouting now happens to very young people. But it was even more of a big deal when LeBron James (Lebron James) was in ninth grade. International Management Group started following James at an early age, and everyone seemed to know that this talent was destined for greatness. People definitely followed him from a very young age, even though he was too young to be part of it. When this happened, it caused a huge stir because, at that time, athletic talent was considered for recruiting later in life rather than in high school.

3. His high school punishment was pushups

LeBron James 's school had a very unconventional way of punishing students, or more specifically James. Every time he swore and cursed, his high school coach made him do 10 pushups. I think the coach has seen the potential, and maybe all this extra practice is just what LeBron needs. Instead of writing his lines as punishment, he intensifies the practice, which is actually achieving something. Sounds like a good strategy for a coach. Because at the time, LeBron didn't want to be them.

4. His lucky number is 6

LeBron James used to have a different number before changing it to the number 6. That's because his first child was born on October 6, while his second was born in June. What's more special is that his Olympic number is also 6. So, of course, now it's his jersey number and lucky number. "My first child was born on October 6; it was my Olympic number, and my second was born in June," he said. Now, when LeBron plays in his number, he feels To a kind of family bond. Then again, his family and kids are always part of his game, even when they're not there.

5. He beat the teacher

When LeBron was in 8th grade, the school was having a teacher-student basketball game. He was attending Reisinger Middle School in Akron, Ohio. There's always a showdown with LeBron on the student side, and the teachers have no hope for the prodigy. He got the ball on a drive and dropped his first dunk. By the time he was in eighth grade, James was six feet tall. So LeBron James is already taller than most of the teachers, and his game skills are superior. Of course, they won.

6. He has a secret handshake with Jay-Z

We all know that LeBron James and Jay-Z are very close and we all love that. They're pretty much each other's number one fan. But what we love even more is the fact that the two of them secretly shake hands together. This is something we all need to see. Whenever two people meet, they shake hands. Also, only the two of them know about this group, so it's a pity that no one else can join.

7. He wears Dr. J's number

LeBron James is not only an idol in the eyes of others, he has many basketball idols himself. Mainly Dr. J who James respects. In high school, he wore a size 32 on his shirt because Dr. J wore it first. Even though Dr. J had retired from basketball when LeBron was only two years old, James still loved him. Dr. JIt was Julius Winfield Irving. He was an American professional basketball player in 19702 and in the 1980s, he was one of the most innovative and exciting players of his time. James also wore the Jordan No. 23 before changing his number, and said he thinks the entire NBA should retire the number.

8. Michael Jordan invites him to a practice game

LeBron James is about to enter his junior year of high school. It was still summer, and Michael Jordan invited him to his personal workout. That in itself was a huge honor, especially considering how young he was at the time. But after the game, he actually lied to James with his private phone number. Unfortunately, his friend got the number and called Jordan. Then, they hung up. Shortly after this incident, the phone number stopped working as the number had been changed.

9. Jay-Z wrote a rap about him

It is well known that Jay Z and LeBron James have a strong bond. We all know there have been issues between LeBron and DeShawn. It first started with Stevenson calling James overrated. Jay-Z defends his friend in very good style. He released the song "Blow the Whistle," in which he defended LeBron and actually suggested that James sleep with Stevenson's girlfriend. LeBron James then mentioned Jay Z, saying "DeShawn said to me like the Soulja boys said to Jay Z". He went on to say, "I don't care what it is. I don't like him. I don't like that guy." There was absolutely no sign of reconciliation.

10. Jordan's orthopedic doctor helped him

The summer before his senior year in high school, LeBron broke his wrist playing AAU football. Thankfully, it's his non-shooting wrist. But everyone fears that the future king of basketball will be permanently affected by this, which may destroy his potential future opportunities. So Jordan's own personal orthopedist and trainer helped Lebron James recover from broken wrist . He did sports rehab with future athletes. He realized that, since then, his football career was over as well, and he didn't want to play another sport that might jeopardize his basketball career.

11. He keeps his height a secret

LeBron James clearly likes to keep it a secret. In the year before his sophomore year, LeBron James grew by leaps and bounds, growing a few inches. He's 6 feet tall at this point, which means he's already a top-five AAU rookie. Then after he was over 6-foot-6, he refused to be measured again. Jordan was 6-foot-6 and didn't want to be measured after taking over his predecessor's height. He claimed he did not want to reveal his identity and kept some secrets. He said I looked like a superhero. Call me: &39;Basketballman&39;. "Of course it's hard to remain anonymous when you're the top basketball player in the country and one of the top players in the world.

12. He won 3 MVP awards at 25

this is basketball A huge achievement, winning the MVP under the age of 25. In fact, only LeBron and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the only two players to win at least two MVP awards at the age of 25. Brown James has received many accolades throughout his career and he keeps breaking records and barriers in basketball. Hence why he is widely considered the best basketball player in the world.

13. High School Football Star

LeBron James has been good at since childhood It's not just basketball. He seems to be able to choose a career direction, football or basketball, if he wants to. When he was in school, he was also a genius on the football field, and many people thought he was a young football star. However, one day he While playing football, he broke his finger. After that he made a choice. He realized that there is a high probability of injury in football. These may damage his future basketball, soSo he gave up football and only focused on basketball.

14. Finished high school

Many people think that LeBron's freshman year in high school is enough to get into the NBA draft, he's that good. But of course the NBA can't let a kid as young as 16 sign and play for the league. He's certainly the best player in the country in his age group, but also way beyond his age group. Just waiting for him to join the National Basketball Association. James wasn't slacking off academically or loathing academia, he just couldn't wait to follow his true passion and talent. He was so eager to join that during his junior year in high school, LeBron applied to the NBA to let him enter the draft. But he's still not allowed. So, he entered the NBA draft right out of high school. He was then immediately picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers .

15. He has the whole show to make decisions

People often have a bad opinion of James. But he likes to show that he's actually a good guy, even if people don't like his attitude. For example, The Decision Show. Here's a whole show on ESPN that's really just about LeBron and the decision of whether he's going to stay in Cleveland or sign with the Miami Heat. Of course, there are also many people who think it's all narcissism and just trying to give themselves more fame. But the project made a ton of money for charity. His intention of doing the show is actually not what people think. He ended up raising over $2.5 million.

16. Obama campaign

Unlike many celebrities, LeBron James is open about his political views. Often, people in the public eye keep their opinions secret so as not to risk alienating half of their fans. But LeBron James is openly a Democrat. In 2008, he donated $20,000 to Barack Obama's presidential campaign. In fact, the two of them are already very familiar. He was very vocal in his support of Obama, who called on James to offer some support when he came to promote his Affordable Care Act. James made a public statement about the new bill, in which he promoted it as a way to help those living in poverty get a better life. The iconic duo strike up an unlikely friendship, but one everyone loves to see.

17. He does not know his father

He has never met his real father. His mother met LeBron James' father by chance. So, when she was pregnant, he had no interest in staying and helping raise the baby. And just like that, he's been absent ever since. James said his childhood was difficult. His mother was a single mother who had to struggle to support both of them and was very scarce. But he was always thankful that his mother was the backbone of the family. She was only 16 when LeBron was born, but she did her best to raise him on her own. They moved frequently when he was young due to the difficult life. It also meant it was difficult for him to settle in and actually find a place he could call home.

18. His surrogate father dealt drugs

Since James never met his father or had any contact with him, he became his surrogate father when his mother found a new partner. His surrogate father was named Eddie Jackson, and he was the man he called his father. Although this relationship is not easy. Because Eddie Jackson served three years in prison for cocaine trafficking. So, while he has a new father figure in his life, he's still absent from time to time, and he's not the best role model for young boys. LeBron James is now open about living without a father.

19. He is a dad

LeBron James now has 3 children with his wife Savannah Brinson. Their eldest son is also named LeBron James Jr. after his world-renowned father. But those around him usually call him Bronny James. Plus, it creates a distinction between father and son. his second son and second youngest childIt's called Bryce Maximus James. He is 13 years old now. Then, last but not least, is their daughter named Zhuri James. We don't yet know the career paths of these young kids, but I'm sure we can expect great things from them. James is a very hands-on dad to his kids. He wants his home life to be very different from his fatherless childhood.

20. He's left-handed

It's no big deal, but LeBron writes, eats, and does pretty much everything with his left hand. But he shoots with his right hand. It's unusual not to use your strongest hands to get the ball into the basket. Especially since the hands you use in everyday life are more dexterous than the hands you don't normally use.

But that's another reason why LeBron James surprised us. He's never been one to play by the rules, after all. And, when you're that good and have such raw talent, you can pick any card you like.