Zion williamson vs lebron james and other first matchups. Kingjames king james, lbj, chosen one, bronbron, the little emperor, the akron hammer, ltrain position. In april of 2004, james was named the rookie of the year for the 200304 season. Among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordans status as the greatest of all time is lebron james. Lebron james is still training like the nba season could restart tomorrow. After what a lot considered an average start, wiggins has been on a tear. Share this article 733 shares share tweet text email. Looking back at lebron james career as he turns 35. Lebrons cavs missed the playoffs his rookie season, but it was obvious they had found their franchise cornerstone. The mark was just three games shy of playing a full82 game season in his first season. Luka doncic and lebron james rookie seasons compared. Lebron james was one of only three rookies to average 20 points per game during the 200304 season. Apr 11, 2018 but there was lebron, night in and night out, putting together arguably the best season of his jordanesque career.
James eventually ran away with rookie of the year honors and was named all rookie first team in 200304 as well. Lebron james comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars lebron james and carmelo anthony that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Dec 01, 2019 deservedly so, lebron james burst onto the nba scene in 2003 with an immense amount of fanfare. Lebron james 15 regular seasons in the nba, ranked. Lebron james salary every season of his career business. Lebron james dated adrienne bailon 20032004 back in may 2003, lebron started dating the american actress, adrienne bailon. Lebron james is still training like the nba season could. Official national basketball association statistics are sortable and categorized by division. List of career achievements by lebron james wikipedia. A season later, he was an allstar and an allnba player for the. Comparing wiggins season stats to lebrons rookie season stats, they are very similar. Lebron james biography family, childhood, story, history. But while kobe hit the playoff stage as a rookie, lebron was in his third season and at 21yearsold before he first tasted the postseason.
Discussions ranking him as the greatest basketball player of all time have often been subject to significant debate. He was the chosen one and the kid from akron who was drafted by his hometown team. Includes oscar robertson, michael jordan, tyreke evans and luka doncic. His jump shot was certainly an issue in his rookie season. Lebron james, in full lebron raymone james, byname king james, born december 30, 1984, akron, ohio, u.
James was one of 17 players to average at least 20 points per game and he finished his first season th, behind the likes of fellow rookie carmelo anthony 21 and tracy mcgrady, who led the. The cavaliers have been feasting on layups and 3pointers in crunch time this season, and it all begins with lebron james turning himself into the biggest bully in the nba. Lebron james stats from every high school game david astramskas june 20, 20 no comments lebron its 20, 11 years since the days of buying vhs tapes of lebron james high school games off ebay and trying to record every single espn feature about the teenager on the cover of sports illustrated next to the words the chosen one. James and doncic are both in the 2055 rookie club with. Lebron james first won the nba mvp award during the 200809 season. Lebron james profile and basic stats lebron james information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player.
Nevertheless, he was named rookie of the year, joining amare stoudemire as the only winners who went directly from high school to the nba. Comparing wiggins season stats to lebron s rookie season stats, they are very similar. Deservedly so, lebron james burst onto the nba scene in 2003 with an immense amount of fanfare. Were talking about mike the former 76ers star has weighed in on the classic debate and doesnt want to. Apr 04, 2019 were comparing a 34yearold lebron coming off a fantastic 201718 season to mvpera lebron. James was one of 17 players to average at least 20 points per game and he finished his first season th, behind the likes of fellow rookie carmelo anthony 21 and tracy mcgrady, who led the nba. Jul 1, 2010 lebron james, previously with the cleveland cavaliers, became a free agent. Jul 16, 2018 among active nba players, the only one who has even a shot at contesting michael jordans status as the greatest of all time is lebron james. Power forward and point guard and small forward and shooting guard shoots. Luka doncic paul pierce reacts to luka equalizing lebron james rookie stats january 11, 2019 paul pierce talks about luka doncic having almost the same rookie stats as lebron james in his.
Comparing lebron james and luka doncics rookie seasons. Were comparing a 34yearold lebron coming off a fantastic 201718 season to mvpera lebron. Et, nba tv will take a special look back at lebron james nba debut in 2003 with a new popcast. Lebron james was left off the 200304 allstar team as a rookie after not being named a starter by the fans. Apr, 2020 lebron was only 18 when he debuted as a professional, so his rookie stats should be viewed in that context. Remembering carmelo anthonys underrated rookie season. Stats lebron set to match kobe in playoff appearances. Lebron james 200203 season basketball trading cards ebay. He made the allrookie first team, but he didnt make the allnba team. Only player in nba history to post 30 or more points and shoot over 60 percent for six consecutive games in a single season. Jun 20, 2018 relive the memorable slams, dimes, and more impressive plays from lebron james rookie season. Comparing andrew wiggins rookie season to lebron james. Lebron james was an nba champion 2012, nba finals mvp 2012, 3xnba mvp 20092010, 2012, 9x nba allstar 200520, 2x nba all star game mvp 2006, 2008, nba rookie of the year 2004, nba scoring champion 2008, 6.
Season, team, age, gp, gs, min, pts, fgm, fga, fg%, 3pm, 3pa, 3p%, ftm, fta, ft%, oreb, dreb, reb, ast, stl, blk, tov, pf. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Lebron james height, weight, age, body statistics healthy celeb. After his team lost 10790 to lebron james and the cleveland cavaliers wednesday night to fall behind 20 in their eastern conference first round series, johnson made it clear that, despite being. James led the nba in per every season from 200708 to 2012 and has ranked in the top eight every year outside of his. Kobe made the playoffs 15 times in his 20year career and made his postseason debut as an 18year old rookie out of high school. Take a look back at lebron james top 10 plays from his days with the miami heat. The developers at 2k quickly upped lebrons ratings in. No concern from me after eagles rookie qb hurts pick. Michael jordan comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars michael jordan and lebron james that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Jul 18, 2006 lebron james signed a rookie scale extension with the cleveland cavaliers. Deep into his 15th season in the league, lebron today.
James was one of 17 players to average at least 20 points per game and he finished his first season th, behind the likes of fellow rookie carmelo anthony 21 and tracy mcgrady, who led. James also nearly logged 40 minutes a game in his rookie year. Lebron james made the nba allstar game in his rookie season 2004. He became the first rookie since jordan to average at least 20. James played in 79 games and also started in all 79.
Lebron james is in the midst of a terrific season, and last weeks wins over the bucks and clippers were a true statement. James went for 32 points 1529 fg, 17 3pt, 14 ft, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds across 41 minutes in wednesdays 120116 overtime win over the nuggets. Nov 25, 2019 lebrons cavs missed the playoffs his rookie season, but it was obvious they had found their franchise cornerstone. One of five players in nba history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in their rookie season. How lebron james becomes nbas biggest bully when cavs. Lebron james averages for the nba season and playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year. That season, for the first and still only time in nba history, the conference rookie of the month awards went to the same players each month. Lebron james quiz 2020 test your knowledge pro sports quiz. Speaking of the rookies innate abilities on the court, cleveland power forward carlos boozer told mccallum of sports illustrated, you can only call it court sense. Zion wlliamsons rookie season is arguably the most anticipated since 200304 when an 18yearold lebron james burst onto the scene. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in nba history. Dec 21, 2018 luka doncic might be having the best rookie season since. Luka doncic might be having the best rookie season since.
Why the first zion williamsonlebron james meeting proves theres still some distance between them it wasnt a coincidence james scored a seasonhigh 40 points against the pelicans on tuesday. It didnt take long for james to deliver on the hype and a dozen games into williamsons career, it once again appears the buzz was well worth it. Stanley johnson and the pistons show no fear of lebron. He doesnt have playoff stats because his team didnt make the playoffs. Lebron james career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and. Lebron was only 18 when he debuted as a professional, so his rookie stats should be viewed in that context. It was the james and anthony davis show for most of the night, with the pair combining for 65 of the lakers 120 points. Upon returning to the cavaliers, james began to experience subtle agerelated declines in productivity, posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season in 2015 and 2016.
After spending several months together, the two got engaged on december 23. The mavericks star has the highest scoring average. Is luka doncic having a better rookie season than lebron. Lebron james official nba stats, player logs, boxscores, shotcharts and videos. Lebron would go on to win the award 3 more times in his career 200910, 201112, and 2012. Why the first zion williamsonlebron james meeting proves. Lets look at james from 200708 when he began his stretch of 11 consecutive allnba first. How luka doncics stats compare to lebron james, kobe. How luka doncics stats compare to lebron james, kobe bryant, other nba greats by their 21st birthdays spoiler alert. Lebron james evolution as a shooter is the key to his. But still, we must consider the full body of work, and that makes giannis. James eventually ran away with rookie of the year honors and was named allrookie first team in 200304 as well. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball.
Lebron showed remarkable durability to go along with his consistency. James was aggressive offensively, as hes been all season, taking 29. Other key ratings from lebrons rookie season were his 85 dunk rating, 55 block rating, 80 passing rating, and his 70 threepoint rating. He finished at a decent rate at the rim, especially when you consider that he was only 19 years old, but he shot 33.
Named the 200304 nba rookie of the year, he soon established himself as. Lebron went 1st round, 1st pick carmelo went 1st round, 3rd pick but there is. The other rookies to accomplish the feat were michael jordan and oscar robertson. After his fourth season with the heat in 2014, james opted out of his contract to resign with the cavaliers. Rookie lebron james epic first nba season offense highlights. We track every game, every play, every shot during the bulls final title run. Luka doncic paul pierce reacts to luka matching lebron. Check out lebron james best windmill reverse jams from the last five seasons. Zion williamson comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars zion williamson and lebron james that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.
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