King James and his Rise to Royalty
May 27, 2008
LeBron James is undoubtedly the best high school basketball player that ever played the great game. His freshman year he was named the starting point guard on St. Vincent-St. Mary's high school basketball team. There he averaged 20 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. LeBron James led his team to a perfect 27-0 record, and to the Division III state title. In James' sophomore year, he continued to prove his dominance. He averaged 25.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game. He led his team to an almost perfect season with a record of 26-1 and managed to help them claim another Division III state title. It is most high school athlete's dream to win one state title within their high school career. As a sophomore, James already had two. He was named Ohio 's "Mr. Basketball," and became the first sophomore player ever selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team.
In James' junior year he continued to improve his stats, averaging 29.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.3 steals per game. James again won Ohio 's "Mr. Basketball" along with being named to the All-USA First Team. He was also named the 2001-02 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year, bringing up the question, Is LeBron James the King?
In James' senior year, he continued to build his reputation and his kingdom. He averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.4 steals. He led his team to a third state title. For the third year in a row, he was named Ohio 's "Mr. Basketball, and was named to the All-USA First Team. Later that year he earned MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game, the EA Sports Roundball Classic, and the Jordan Capital Classic. James concluded his high school career with 2,657 points, 892 rebounds and 523 assists. Are these numbers alone worthy for the Crown?
LeBron James went on to become the first round draft pick to his favorite team in the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won the rookie of the year award averaging 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game. He joined Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan as the only three players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in their rookie season. His first year in the pros and people are already comparing him to Michael Jordan.
LeBron James continues to get better and better. After five years of being in the NBA he has recorded an astounding 10,689 points, 312 blocks, 693 steals, 2,572 assists, and 2,694 rebounds in the regular season. These stats alone are worthy of the crown.
Is LeBron James the King?
Yes.
