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Lebron James officially wants No.6 next season

Tariq Ali — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:12:09 +0000

Lebron James filed paper work yesterday to officially change his jersey number to No. 6 from his current No.23, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on Monday.

“I’ve done it,” James told the Plain Dealer. “I already sent it in. I’m going to be No. 6.”

Six is James’ jersey number on the … [visit site to read more]

LeBron James All-Star Saturday Interview

David Friedman — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:55:06 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers are two games ahead of the defending champion L.A. Lakers in the race for the NBA’s best regular season record—and the Cavs’ lead is really in effect three games because the Cavs swept the head to head season series—yet the Cavs only have one participant in the various All-Star Weekend activities: LeBron James, the 2009 NBA MVP who made the All-Star team for the sixth straight year. Mo Williams is putting up roughly the same numbers he did while earning a 2009 … [visit site to read more]

McDonalds Super Bowl Commercials Features Lebron and Dwight

Tariq Ali — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:06:06 +0000

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LeBron James’ Impressive All-Star Game Resume

David Friedman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:52:33 +0000

After just five appearances, LeBron James has already made his mark in the All-Star Game record book, averaging 23.4 ppg (first all-time, 2.9 ppg ahead of former leader Oscar Robertson), 6.6 rpg and 5.2 apg while shooting .516 from the field. James needs just 68 points–three more “average” games at his current pace–to crack the top ten on the All-Star all-time career scoring list, a group whose members have played in at least 11 All-Star games each. James is not a noted long range marksman … [visit site to read more]

Sneak Peak: LeBron James and Dwight Howard Super Bowl Commercial

Tariq Ali — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:11:14 +0000

Exclusive sneak-peek from the much-talked-about McDonalds commercial featuring Dwight Howard and LeBron … [visit site to read more]

The Making of an MVP: A Colorful look at Lebron’s life and career

Tariq Ali — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:19:02 +0000

Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto and NBA beat writer Brian Windhorst are at it again with their new book “visit site to read more]

More Than a Game’ nominated for indie Spirit Award

Tariq Ali — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:44:02 +0000

Lebron James is set to get another award. However, this time it is not in sports.

“More Than A Game” has been nominated in the documentary category for the Spirit Awards honoring independent film. The Spirit Awards honor movies that cost less than $20 million to make. The awards will be presented March 5, two days before the Academy Awards.

Award winners will be presented with a trophy depicting a bird sitting atop of a pole.

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Shaq: The “Big Bill Cartwright”

David Friedman — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:45:30 +0000

Shaquille O’Neal has many nicknames, several of which he has bestowed upon himself, including the “Big Aristotle” and the “Big Deporter” (coined after his Lakers eliminated several playoff teams that started foreign-born players at center). In order for the Cavaliers to maximize their chances to win a championship this year, O’Neal may have to turn into the “Big Bill Cartwright.”

That comparison may sound like an insult to future Hall of Famer O’Neal but it is not insulting … [visit site to read more]

Cavaliers beat Heat, Lebron wants a new number

Tariq Ali — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:20:48 +0000

Lebron James scored 34 points including the final eight points over the last 2:42. Dwyane Wade had 36 but wasn’t enough to rally his team from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

The two superstars did not disappoint. James was 8-for-20 from the floor, and 16-of-18 from the stripe, and a game-high seven assists, and four rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot. Wade’s matched James almost in every category, going 9-for-21 from the floor and 15-for-21 from the line en route to a … [visit site to read more]

James to stop free agent talk

Tariq Ali — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:09:09 +0000

All the free agent talk is getting old and Lebron is getting tired of it. Today Lebron cut off interviews after being hit with questions about free agency and possibly teaming up with Dwyane Wade.

“This free agent talk is getting old. It’s getting old and I think I’m going to stop. Tonight will be the last time I answer any more free-agent questions until the offseason,” James said.

“I think I owe it to myself, and I owe it to my teammates. It’s just getting old. I’m focusing on this … [visit site to read more]

Lebron’s friend could be key to help Knicks land Lebron

Tariq Ali — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:34:55 +0000

No one seems to be more in pursuit of Lebron James than the New York media, New York Daily news in particular. It even seems like they are after Lebron more than the whole Knicks organization.

In a recent article in the New York Daily news, the Knicks are using Lebron’s friend to help persuade him to come to New York. William Wesley, who is a friend of Lebron’s … [visit site to read more]

State Farm Promotes Lebron’s New Movie

Tariq Ali — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:01:01 +0000

State Farm continues its successful relationship with Lebron James through a campaign supporting the company’s sponsorship of “More Than a Game.”.

The movie opens in select theaters Oct. 2. It tells the true story of five talented young basketball players, including … [visit site to read more]

Lebron James on NPR promoting his new book “Shooting Stars”

Tariq Ali — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:32:30 +0000

Lebron James and his coach Dru Joyce were on NPR promoting Lebron’s new book “Shooting Stars“.

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Top Lebron James Dunks

Tariq Ali — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:24:02 +0000

NBA players talk about Lebron James best dunk highlights. Which one is your … [visit site to read more]

How New Salary Cap Might Impact the summer of 2010

Tariq Ali — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:52:16 +0000

The NBA released a memo warning NBA teams that the salary cap is estimated to drop to somewhere between $50.4 million and $53.6 million for the 2010-11 season. That’s a drop of $5 to $8 million from last season’s salary cap of $58.7 million.

Leagues officials estimate that if … [visit site to read more]

Lebron tells free agents he plans to stay with the Cavalier

Tariq Ali — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:31:18 +0000

According to ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard, quoting an unnamed source close to Ariza, says LeBron James told free-agent forward Trevor Ariza that he plans to remain in Cleveland after his contract expires in 2010.

“Trevor asked LeBron if he would be in Cleveland after next season,” the source said. “And LeBron said, ‘I’ll be there. Of course, I’ll be there.’”

Cavs general manager Danny Ferry and head … [visit site to read more]

LeBron James’ Magnificent Playoff Run is One for the Ages

David Friedman — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:55:42 +0000

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers fell six wins short of their ultimate goal but that should not obscure the fact that James put together one of the greatest individual performances in playoff history. He became the only player to ever average at least 35 ppg, 7 apg and 7 rpg for an entire playoff season; James’ final numbers in 14 playoff games were 35.3 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 7.3 apg while shooting .510 from the field, .333 from three point range and .749 from the free throw line. There … [visit site to read more]

Flip-flopping Stern fines James $25,000

Tariq Ali — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:16:50 +0000

NBA Commissioner David Stern changed his mind and fined Lebron James $25,000 for skipping the postgame news conference after Cleveland lost to Orlando in the Eastern Conference … [visit site to read more]

Lebron James underwent surgery at Cleveland Clinic

Tariq Ali — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:24:14 +0000

Lebron James underwent a procedure at Cleveland Clinic to remove a benign growth along his right jaw line, the Plain Dealer reported.

The procedure lasted about five-hours and was performed by doctor Frank Papay. The Cavaliers said, the doctor was pleased with the surgery and expect James to make full recovery and no further treatment will be needed.

James is reseting at the Cleveland Clinic and will soon be cleared to go home.

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Cavs Season Ends in Disappointment

Tariq Ali — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:03:46 +0000

Lebron James walked off the court after a disappointment performance without looking at the fans or talking to anyone. He dressed quickly in the locker room and put on his headset and left to the team bus without talking to reporters. This is the first time he has done than.

James had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in his least spectacular game of the series. He went scoreless in the second quarter, allowing the Magic to go ahead by 18 points at the half with little help from … [visit site to read more]