Jon M. Fishman - Lebron James

Jon M. Fishman

Lerner Publications Minneapolis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Fishman, Jon M., author.

Title: Lebron James / Jon M. Fishman.

Description: Second edition. | Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, [2021] | Series: Sports all-stars (Lerner sports) | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Ages | Audience: Grades | Summary: LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has wowed basketball fans throughout his career. Dig deeper into Jamess impressive play, discover how he stays on top, and learn more about his life outside of basketball Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020039123 (print) | LCCN 2020039124 (ebook) | ISBN 9781728404363 (library binding) | ISBN 9781728423173 (paperback) | ISBN 9781728418827 (ebook other)

Subjects: LCSH: James, LeBronJuvenile literature. | Basketball playersUnited StatesBiography Juvenile literature. | African American basketball playersBiographyJuvenile literature.

Classification: LCC GV884.J36 F57 2021 (print) | LCC GV884.J36 (ebook) | DDC 796.323092 [B]dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020039123

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Manufactured in the United States of America

1-48494-49008-10/2/2020

Table of Contents

LeBron James keeps the ball away from a defender.

Locked In

LeBron James streaked toward the basket. Los Angeles Clippers defenders tried to stop him, but they couldnt even slow him down. James scored to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 10198 lead.

Date of Birth: December 30, 1984

Position: forward and guard

League: National Basketball Association (NBA)

Professional Highlights: played in the NBA Finals eight years in a row; won four NBA championships; played in NBA All-Star Games

Personal Highlights: grew up in Akron, Ohio; supports kids through the LeBron James Family Foundation; appeared in the movies Trainwreck and Space Jam: A New Legacy

Facts at a Glance

James and his teammates were playing for the first time in more than four months. Beginning on March 12, 2020, the National Basketball Association (NBA) shut down in the middle of the season. The day before, a player had tested positive for the disease COVID-19. To prevent the disease from spreading, the league suspended all games.

The NBA returned to action on July 30. To avoid travel that might expose players and others to COVID-19, teams played at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Players would stay there until the end of the season. James vowed to play his best. Ill be as locked in as I can be under the circumstances, he said.

James dunks the ball for two points.