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December 30, 1984

LeBron James Born

Born December 30, 1984, LeBron James went directly from high school to the NBA and has won four NBA championships, four MVP awards, and multiple scoring titles. He has also been a prominent voice on social issues and invested heavily in education through his I Promise School.

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People: LeBron James
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1. LeBron James Biography - NBA.com

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