Lebron - by Jeff Benedict (Paperback)

About the Book

LeBron James is, without a doubt, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. With two Olympic gold medals, four NBA championships, and just as many MVP titles, "The King" has crowned himself as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, wearing that crown as if he had been born for it. And yet, the path he had to take to become a true legend was not easy. Raised in a humble neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, by a single mother, LeBron had a childhood marked by uncertainty and the absence of role models. It was basketball that gave him direction, passion, and purpose. Since then, he has never stopped moving forward. But his story goes far beyond sports achievements. A media figure and cultural icon, he has transformed the image of sports through an extraordinary life filled with epic victories, unforgettable defeats, people who have shaped his journey, and historic experiences. LeBron is a fascinating portrait -- full of details and surprising anecdotes -- of an unrepeatable champion who has managed to transcend the court.

About the Author

JEFF BENEDICT is a journalist and writer, a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times. He has written a dozen books, all of them bestsellers, including the memoirs of Tiger Woods and The Dynasty. He is also a film and television producer. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and children.