At the age of 24, LeBron James won his first NBA Most Valuable Player Award. He became the first Cavaliers player in history to ever win this award. With a remarkable 2008-2009 season, LeBron became only the fourth player in NBA history to lead his team in in all five major statistical categories (total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) in one season. He was the NBA Player of the Month four times, makes him only the second player in NBA history to do that, after Kevin Garnett in his 2003-2004 MVP season.

Re-signed to a 4-year, $63 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers through 09-10 with a 1-year player option for 10-11.

Signed a 3 year contract with a 4th & 5th year team option; worth approximately $13 million.

Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft.

Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft.

James scores a career playoff-high 48 points in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals-- including his team's final 25 and 29 of its final 30 -- carried Cleveland within a win of the NBA finals for the first time in franchise history with a 109-107 double-overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons.

At the 2006 NBA All-Star Game at the Toyota Canter in Houston, TX, James won the MVP award. At 21 years of age, he led the East squad comeback with 39 points in 30 minutes. The East went on to win by 2 points.

At 20 years, 80 days of age, James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game, as he recorded a career-high 56 points against the Toronto Raptors. His final statline was 56 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, while shooting 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. However the Cavaliers came up short losing 105-98

At 20 years, 20 days of age, James became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. In a match versus the Portland Trailblazers, James tallied 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.

At 19 years, 88 days of age, James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game, as he recorded 41 points against the New Jersey Nets. His final statline was 41 points, 13 assists 6 rebounds, and 3 steals in a come from behind win.

James played his first-ever NBA regular season game and definitely exceeded all expectations. Although the visiting Cavaliers lost to the Sacramento Kings, the story was not the results of the game, but the 25 points, nine assists, six rebounds and four steals on 12-of-20 shooting that James put up. For the game, he committed only two turnovers.

In his first game back after his amateur status was threatened (after accepting two throwback jerseys), the 18-year-old James netted 52 points versus Westchester (CA) High School in the PrimeTime Shootout in Newark, NJ. This was a new career high for the young star who was deemed "The Chosen One." By halftime, James had 31 points, compared to Westchester's 24. James' St. Vincent-St. Mary squad went on to rout Westchester 78-52.