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__High School__
Lebron James was only junior in high school when //Sports Illustrated// put his image on the cover of the February 18, 2002 with the words "The Chosen One". This was just the beginning of his dominant basketball career. Due to his appearance in //Sports Illustrated,// his high school, Saint Vincent-Saint Mary's, signed a contract to televise their ten home games on local pay-per-view. ESPN2 also aired a December game, which received over one million views. During high school, James won numerous awards ranging from being named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" to being chosen for the McDonald's All-American High School Boy's Basketball Game.

__NBA Rookie Season__
On April 7, 2003, James announced himself eligible for the NBA draft. Shortly after signing a $90 million endorsement contract with //Nike//, he signed a contract for $18.8 million over four years with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James started 79 out of 81 of the Cavaliers' games. He averaged 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers improved their 17-65 record of the previous season to 35-47 with James on the team. At the end of the season, he was presented with the NBA's rookie-of-the-year award. James was also chosen to compete in the 2004 Olympics on the USA team. Despite getting minimal playing time, James still performed well in the games. " The Olympic experience really helped him," said Paul Silas, the coach of the Cavaliers. "What it did most was that he had to play defense in order to play at all. So that helped him be conscious of defense."

__NBA 2004-2005 Season__
In his sophomore NBA season James was chosen for the NBA All-Star Game and the All-NBA Team. He also helped the Cavaliers improve their record yet again, ending the season 42-40.

**[[image:534px-LeBron_James_3409937543.jpg width="318" height="360" align="right" caption="James playing against the Washington Wizards in 2009."]]__NBA 2005-2006 Season__**
In the 2005-2006 season, James appeared in the All-Star Game and received the All-Star MVP. He was also named NBA Player of the Week three weeks in a row. The Cavaliers ended the regular season with a 50-32 record and made it to the playoffs for the first time since 1998. The Cavaliers lost in the second round of the playoffs. James signed a three-year contract extension for $60 million with the Cavaliers, giving him the option to seek another team as a free agent after the 2010 season. In the 2006-2007 season, James appeared in his third-straight All-Star Game appearance. He also led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals where they lost to the San Antonio Spurs.
 * __NBA 2006-2007 Season__**

**__NBA 2007-2008 Season__**
In the 2007-2008 season, James continued with his fourth-straight appearance in the All-Star Game. He also won the All-Star Game MVP and positioned himself as one of the front-runners for the NBA MVP. The Cavaliers, once again, made it to the playoffs but were eliminated in the second game.

__NBA 2008-2009 Season__
In the 2008-2009 appeared in the All-Star Game for the fifth consecutive time. He was also named NBA Player of the Month for four months and led the Cavaliers to a franchise-best 66-16 record. The Cavaliers made the playoffs, but lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Orlando Magic.

__NBA 2009-2010 Season__
In the 2009-2010 season James was selected for his sixth consecutive All-Star Game.

Chart of Lebron James' Social, Political, and Economic Background:
Eddie Jackson who was in and out of prison. Being young, Lebron formed a bond with Jackson and was a father figure in his life. || from the streets and keep him out of poverty. They eventually settled into smaller towns around Akron, Ohio. || On October 29, 2008 he invited 20,000 people to watch Barack Obama's 30-minute advertisement at the Quicken Loans Arena. || James had trouble making friends when he was young because of his harsh background. His outlet was sports, mainly basketball and football. || coach, agreed to help pay Gloria's rent. This changed Lebron's life and gave him a true place he could call home. || James visited the White House in the summer of 2009 to meet the President, Barack Obama. Obama is also a basketball fan. || Lebron was a football star at a young age, his coach Frankie Walker, saw great potential in him. Lebron had started missing school in 4th grade and Walker found out that he had dropped out. Walker then adopted James and had a profound effect on his life. || scene Adidas and Nike fought to sign him. The battle was fierce and today, James is signed with Nike and has released multiple products with them. || Lebron participates in community service projects which include feeding the poor and helping young children stay off the streets. Every year he donates turkey and other food to the homeless during Thanksgiving. || Michael Jordan was a big influence in Lebron's life. He grew up watching him and today he wears Jordan's number, 23. || companies. These companies include McDonald's, Nike, Sprite, and State Farm. James was ranked #1 by Forbes Top Ten Under 25 Earners with annual earnings of around $27 million. || In 2007, James refused to sign a petition regarding the conflict in Darfur. He later said that he did not know enough about the situation but says he wants to help human rights. || Lebron is known as a basketball player around the world and many young children look up to him. He maintains a positive attitude and is very influential in the basketball world. He has 2 children and wants to give them the childhood that he didn't have. ||
 * Economic || Political || Social ||
 * Life was a constant struggle for James. His mother could not land a steady job and he did not have a father figure in his life. || In June 2008, Lebron donated $20,000 to a committee to help elect Barack Obama. || When Lebron was only 2 years old, his mother started to date
 * Lebron's mother, Gloria James, tried to shield him
 * Frankie Walker, Lebron's football and basketball
 * When James was just emerging into the basketball
 * Today, James has multiple endorsements with large

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In what year did LeBron join the NBA?

A)1999 B) 2000 C) 2002 D) 2003

How much money did LeBron James make in 2009?

A) $10 million B) Under $100,000 C) $25 million D) Over $40 million

What sports did LeBron play in high school?

A) Basketball B) Football C) Both A and B D) Baseball

How many children does LeBron have?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

What team does LeBron play for currently?

A) Spurs B) Magic C) Lakers D) Cavaliers

In what year did LeBron win Olympic Gold?

A) 2004 B) 2008 C) 2002 D) 2006

How many times has he played in the NBA All-Star Game?

A) 5 B) 6 C) 3 D) 2

Where did LeBron grow up?

A) Cleveland B) Akron C) Chicago D) Detroit

What high school did LeBron play for?

A) Lower Merion High School B) Akron High School C) St. Vincent – St. Mary’s High School D) St. Christopher – St. Mary’s High School

Who was the first company to sign with LeBron?

A) Adidas B) Reebok C) Nike D) McDonald’s

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