LeBron James of the Miami Heat was named as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year for 2012. He is just one of six professional basketball players that won Sportsman including Heat teammate Dwyane Wade (’06), Tim Duncan and David Robinson (’03), Michael Jordan (1991), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1985) and Bill Russell (1968). After averaging 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists during the 2011/2012 NBA season, King James capped off the season with an NBA championship and then won Olympic gold in London.

Biography:

Birth Name: LeBron Raymone James
Born: Dec 30, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 8 in / 2.03m
Weight: 250 lbs. / 113.4 kg
Profession: Pro basketball player
Position: Small/Power forward
Prior to NBA / Country: St. Vincent-St. Mary HS (OH) / USA
Years Pro: 9

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James Harden is truly a unique player. He is owner of the NBA’s best and most famous beard. He is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.

NAME: James Harden
DATE OF BIRTH: August 26, 1989
SCHOOL: Arizona State
POSITION: Guard
HEIGHT: 6-foot-5 / 1.96 m
WEIGHT: 220 pounds / 99.8 kg

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