LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, having won multiple championships with three different franchises and become the league's all-time leading scorer.
James entered the NBA directly from high school in 2003 amid enormous hype, and quickly established himself as one of the league's most dominant and versatile players, known for his combination of size, athleticism, and basketball intelligence.
He has won NBA championships with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the first player to win championships with three different franchises in the modern era.
In 2023, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, and has continued to compete at an elite level well into his late 30s, an unusual feat of longevity in professional basketball.