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LeBron James: A 20-Year NBA Legacy and Ascension to All-Time Leading Scorer

He would later achieve that elusive feat after his highly publicised decision to join the Miami Heat in 2010, an announcement made through the infamous "The Decision" TV show. James went on to win two NBA championships and earned two more NBA MVP awards during his four-year tenure with the Heat.

LeBron's list of achievements continued internationally as he led the USA to the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics before repeating the feat at the London 2012 Games.

In 2016, he made a triumphant return to the Cavaliers, where he played a pivotal role in securing the franchise's first-ever championship. James then signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent in 2018 and won the championship in his third season, marking his fourth NBA title.

The father of three achieved another milestone in February 2023 when he surpassed the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387 total points to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. On 3 March 2024, James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points.

LeBron James is renowned not only for his basketball prowess but also for his philanthropic efforts and activism. He founded the LeBron James Family Foundation, dedicated to various charitable initiatives, particularly in the realms of education and youth programs.

James returned to international duty for the first time since 2012 at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, leading the USA to a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal following a thrilling final against hosts France. James earned his fourth Olympic medal and was named the men’s tournament MVP.

Now in his 22nd season in the NBA, James has hinted that he “won’t be playing much longer.” Despite that admission, “The King” is still regarded as one of the most dominant players in basketball today.