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News Articles: LeBron James

From left: British royalty, NBA royalty, Hollywood royalty.

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Trump says nobody has heard of Lesotho. Can you answer our quiz question about it?

It was another action-packed week, with the Academy Awards, Mardi Gras and the president's address to Congress. Did you pay attention?

March 07, 2025
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  • Holly J. Morris
LeBron James is hovering at or above his career stats in several key metrics for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, as he sets new scoring records.

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  • Sports

By the numbers: Does LeBron James' new points record shake up the GOAT debate?

LeBron James has been so good for so long, there's a famous running joke about when he might slow down. At age 40, where does his 50,000 career points record put him in the GOAT debate?

March 05, 2025
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
LeBron James, left, and Bronny James of the Lakers play during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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  • Sports

Teammates LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo

The Jameses, who both play for the L.A. Lakers, shared the court for several minutes on the NBA's opening night. They join a very small club of father-son teammates in American professional sports.

October 23, 2024
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9), right, steps onto the court with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Sunday in Palm Desert, Calif.

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  • Sports

LeBron and Bronny James play together for first time in preseason game for the Lakers

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team.

October 07, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward fans after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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  • Sports

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points

Basketball star LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday.

March 03, 2024
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  • Robbie Griffiths
GPB News NPR

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  • Sports

Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized with broken hip

The Basketball Hall of Famer, who is one of the NBA's all-time leading scorers, fell on Friday and broke his hip at a concert.

December 16, 2023
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  • Chloe Veltman
Bronny James shoots the ball during his debut on the court playing for University of Southern California on Sunday.

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  • Sports

Bronny James, LeBron James' son, makes college debut since cardiac arrest

Bronny James, NBA legend LeBron James' son, made his collegiate basketball debut after being out for nearly five months due to a cardiac arrest he suffered.

December 11, 2023
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  • Diba Mohtasham
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, accepts the award for best record-breaking performance from his sons, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James, at the ESPY awards July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California.

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  • Sports

LeBron James' son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

Bronny James committed to join the University of Southern California's basketball team in May. He was practicing with the team earlier this week when he went into cardiac arrest.

July 28, 2023
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  • Ayana Archie
Close up of an emergency defibrillator

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  • Children's Health

Back to school: How to protect kids and student athletes from cardiac arrest, heatstroke

Lebron James' eldest son, Bronny James, collapsed earlier this week after experiencing a cardiac arrest while practicing at the University of Southern California. This news comes as thousands of student-athletes are preparing to return to practice. GPB's Orlando Montoya talked to The Mayo Clinic's Dr. Michael Ackerman about protecting your kids from sudden cardiac arrest and heatstroke.

 

July 28, 2023
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  • Natalie Mendenhall and
  • Orlando Montoya
Bronny James during a high school basketball game in January 2023. James was hospitalized in Los Angeles after he suffered a cardiac arrest during practice Monday.

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  • Sports

Bronny James, LeBron's son, suffered cardiac arrest during practice

The incoming freshman at the University of Southern California was at basketball practice Monday when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a family spokesperson said in a statement.

July 25, 2023
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  • Dustin Jones

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  • Business

Taco John's has given up its 'Taco Tuesday' trademark after a battle with Taco Bell

Taco John's had the trademark since 1989 in all U.S. states except New Jersey. Taco Bell argued that the phrase is too common for anyone to own exclusive rights to it.

July 19, 2023
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  • Ayana Archie
LeBron James now stands alone atop the NBA's all-time scoring list, ousting another Laker great, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, from the No. 1 spot. James is seen here last month.

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  • Sports

LeBron James breaks the NBA career scoring record, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The last time a new name appeared atop the NBA's all-time points rankings was in April 1984. LeBron James was born later that year.

February 08, 2023
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  • Bill Chappell and
  • Ayana Archie
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (left) hands LeBron James a basketball celebrating James' all-time NBA scoring record Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

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  • Sports

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on his strained relationship with LeBron James

In an online letter a day after James broke his scoring record, Abdul-Jabbar blamed himself for the contentious relationship between them, citing his own introversion and a significant age gap.

February 08, 2023
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  • Giulia Heyward
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James shares a laugh with staff members during the NBA basketball team's Media Day Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in El Segundo, Calif.

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  • Sports

LeBron James is buying a pickleball team

LeBron James is now part of a pickleball team ownership group that includes fellow NBA players Kevin Love and Draymond Green. Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity in the U.S.

September 29, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
LeBron James' two-year, $97.1 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history.

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  • Sports

LeBron James' $97.1M contract extension makes him the top-paid player in NBA history

The 37-year-old All-Star has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced.

August 18, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
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