Photos: LeBron James through the years

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Photos: LeBron James through the years

LeBron James, who has been in the media spotlight since he was a teenager, was born on Dec. 30, 1984.

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Golden State Warriors on December 25, 2015 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland,California.

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 4: LeBron James #23 of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School goes to the hoop over Marcel Jones #33 of Mater Dei High School during the Ninth Pangos Dream Classic at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus on January 4, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. St. Vincent-St. Mary won 64-58. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: (U.S. TABLOIDS OUT) Basketball Player LeBron James(L) and Singer Ashanti speak onstage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 28, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets take a breather as the wait for play to resume November 5, 2003 at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/ or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives as he is covered by Ron Artest #23 of the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on December 15, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 95-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD - JULY 16: Basketball stars Lebron James and Dr. J. during the 2003 ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theatre July 16, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JULY 8: Cleveland Cavalier star LeBron James poses for photos during a Bubblicious bubble- blowing contest in Times Square July 8, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24: LeBron James #6 of the United States runs on court against Spain in the gold medal game during Day 16 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - JULY 21: LeBron James #6 of the USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team wipes his face after a practice at Valley High School June 21, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - MAY 22: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the game winning three pointer over Hedo Turkoglu #15 of the Orlando Magic in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 22, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 27: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat pose for photos during media day at the Bank United Center on September 27, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 06: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat goes up for a dunk against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center on December 6, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 12: Dwyane Wade #3, LeBron James #6, and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat poses during media day at American Airlines Arena on December 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 19: LeBron James a throws a football on the sidelines before the game between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium on November 19, 2011 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 12: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The Mavericks won 105-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - MAY 11: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat makes a late 4th quarter dunk during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2011 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on May 11, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 12: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat poses during media day at American Airlines Arena on December 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Basketball star LeBron James looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 15, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: LeBron James #6 of the United States celebrates after the Men's Basketball gold medal game between the United States and Spain on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympics Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 12, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat answers questions from the media next to the Larry O'Brien Finals Championship trophy and James' Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy during his post game press conference after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat poses during media day at American Airlines Arena on September 28, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat poses during media day at American Airlines Arena on September 28, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

File: LeBron James of the Miami Heat looks at his 2012 NBA Championship ring following a ceremony prior to the game against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Arena on October 30, 2012 in Miami, Florida.

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat celebrates his wife Savannah Brinson and family after they Heat won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives for a shot attempt against Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Golden State Warriors on December 25, 2015 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland,California.

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