LeBron James possesses a rare combination of size and athleticism that has defined his career. His 7'0" wingspan on a 6'9" frame gives him exceptional reach for both passing lanes and help defense. His hand size allows him to palm the ball effortlessly, facilitating the powerful driving game and alley-oop catches he has been known for throughout his career.
| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 34.2 | 24.5 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 50.4% | 36.2% | 74.8% | 3.4 |
| Season | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | CLE | 20.9 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 41.7% | 18.3 |
| 2005–06 | CLE | 31.4 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 48.0% | 29.0 |
| 2009–10 | CLE | 29.7 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 50.3% | 31.1 |
| 2012–13 | MIA | 26.8 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 56.5% | 31.6 |
| 2017–18 | CLE | 27.5 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 54.2% | 28.0 |
| 2019–20 | LAL | 25.3 | 7.8 | 10.2 | 49.3% | 26.1 |
| 2022–23 | LAL | 28.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 50.0% | 24.5 |
| 2025–26 | LAL | 24.5 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 50.4% | 22.8 |
LeBron James signed a 2-year, $104M extension with the Lakers in 2023, keeping him in LA through the 2025–26 season. His current-year salary is $51.4 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league. He has a player option for 2026–27 which he is widely expected to exercise or renegotiate.
| Season | Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | $48.8M | Guaranteed |
| 2025–26 | $51.4M | Guaranteed (Current) |
| 2026–27 | ~$54M | Player Option |
LeBron has been remarkably durable across 22+ seasons, but has dealt with several notable injuries in the latter stage of his career.
LeBron James was selected 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA Draft — one of the most anticipated picks in NBA history. He came straight from St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, entering the league at just 18 years old under the pre-"one-and-done" era rules that still allowed high school players to declare. His rookie contract paid him approximately $4.6M in year one.
LeBron is a 4× NBA Champion, 4× Finals MVP, 4× regular season MVP, 20× All-Star, and 3× Olympic gold medalist (2004 bronze, 2008 gold, 2012 gold). He is universally considered one of the two greatest players in NBA history alongside Michael Jordan.