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March 03, 2024

Sports

LeBron James surpasses 40,000 career points as NBA legend burnishes legacy

James had already passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387 career points to become the NBA's top all-time scorer. The 40,000 mark is an exclamation point.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges fans after scoring to become the first NBA player to reach 40,000 points in a career during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill / AP

February 19, 2024

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LeBron drops bombshell retirement hint

Basketball megastar LeBron James has dropped a major hint on when the curtain may come down on his historic NBA career.

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The King made his 20th All Star appearance. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

December 25, 2023

Sports

The contrasting paths of Michael Jordan and LeBron James

Two books show the basketball greats’ differing attitudes to racial politics

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December 10, 2023

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LeBron James Is the NBA’s Oldest Player. He’s Still Doing Its Hardest Job.

In his 21st year in the league, James is as indispensable as ever to the Los Angeles Lakers’ title hopes. But can he last the whole season?

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LeBron James hoists the NBA Cup and celebrates with Lakers teammates. CANDICE WARD/REUTERS

December 09, 2023

Sports

NBA In-Season Tournament culminates in magic mix of past, present and future

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was so impressed, as he shared with reporters on Friday, that he declared James still in his prime.

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(Photo of LeBron James: Kyle Terada / USA Today; photo of Tyrese Haliburton: Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

November 02, 2023

Sports

LeBron James record leaves NBA in disbelief, should not be possible

LeBron James has once again left the NBA in raptures after the ageless champion produced another masterpiece that defies conventional wisdom.

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LeBron James is an ageless wonder. Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images

October 24, 2023

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LeBron James experience enters new and perhaps final stage: ‘When it’s over, you will respect him more’

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October 06, 2023

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An N.B.A. Power Broker, Growing Up and Finding Peace

In a new memoir, Rich Paul, known to many for his long association with LeBron James, details his difficult upbringing and the valuable lessons it taught him.

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Rich Paul’s memoir, “Lucky Me,” comes out on Tuesday.Credit...Sinna Nasseri for The New York Times

July 25, 2023

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Elon’s claim after LeBron son’s cardiac arrest

Twitter mogul Elon Musk has entered the swirling conversations about LeBron James’ son after the 18-year-

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Bronny James, left, with his father LeBron. Picture: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images

July 25, 2023

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Bronny James, son of LeBron James, suffers cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice

He is out of the intensive care unit and in stable condition, the statement said.

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Jay LaPrete/AP LeBron James, left, poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent - St. Mary in a high school basketball game on December 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

June 23, 2023

Sports

Victor Wembanyama chosen by San Antonio Spurs as first pick in 2023 NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama has targeted winning an NBA championship ring after the San Antonio Spurs chose him as the number one overall pick in the 2023 draft.

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Victor Wembanyama arrives for the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in New York City on June 22, 2023. © Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

May 21, 2023

Sports

Lakers on brink of elimination as Nuggets pose unsolvable problems

That was also likely the series — and the Lakers’ 2022-23 season.

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(Photo of Nikola Jokić and the Lakers: Harry How/Getty Images)

May 01, 2023

Sports

Steph vs. LeBron: The NBA’s Dream Duel Bounces Back

An outrageous 50-point Curry epic gives Golden State a playoff victory over Sacramento—and an unexpected date with James and the suddenly energetic Lakers

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LeBron James and Steph Curry are set to play in the second round of the NBA playoffs. EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES

February 08, 2023

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LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

The LA Lakers star surpassed the milestone of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night

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August 18, 2022

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LeBron James makes NBA money history

James has agreed a two-year extension with the LA Lakers

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James will add to his already prodigious wealth. © Cooper Neill / Getty Images

July 13, 2022

Society

‘Do I want to go back?’: LeBron James’ Brittney Griner comments divide US

LeBron James has once again proved divisive after seemingly backflipping on comments he made about a WNBA star jailed in Russia.

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LeBron James was slammed for his statement. Photo: Harry How/Getty Images/AFP

July 09, 2021

Entertainment

Space Jam A New Legacy review: LeBron James sequel is a marketing executive’s wet dream

Twenty-five years since Space Jam defied expectations, the sequel is better in many ways. But in another way, it’s so, so much worse.

Space Jam: A New Legacy is in cinemas now.Source:Supplied

June 10, 2021

Sports

LeBron announces shock change

2020 NBA Finals - Game FourAfter making an early exit from the NBA Playoffs, LeBron James has sought to move on from the disappointment by making a surprising change.

LeBron James has made the surprising decision to ditch the number 23. Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

April 22, 2021

Sports

LeBron James explains why he deleted tweet about Columbus police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant

LeBron James has deleted a tweet he posted Tuesday night in reaction to the shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant.

March 01, 2021

Sports

LeBron James: LA Lakers great marks 1,300th NBA regular-season game with victory

LeBron James marked his 1,300th NBA regular-season game by helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

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Twitter mogul Elon Musk has entered the swirling conversations about LeBron James’ son after the 18-year-