LeBron James turned 33 years young on Dec. 30 and during his time in the NBA, he has become one of the most important sports figures in history. Not only on the court, but off the court he’s just as powerful. Here are 33 moments where LeBron James has continued to remind us he is truly the king.
33 LeBron James moments worth remembering on his 33rd birthday
Happy Birthday, LeBron!
That first Sports Illustrated cover.
And his most recent GQ cover.
That suit from draft night.
His 2009 game winner against the Orlando Magic.
And this game winner against the Warriors.
When he used to throw the chalk before each game.
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And the “Silencer” celebration.
The time he wore the black mask.
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And the time he took over the Finals after losing his headband.
The time he changed the word “banana boat” forever.
Or the time he drank wine in his driveway.
There was this incredible photo of LeBron and Dwyane Wade.
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And this incredible selfie with Michelle Obama.
This pass in between Andrew Wiggins’ legs!
And this no-look to Eric Dampier.
The time he literally got Kendrick Lamar to release an album.
And then listened to Kendrick’s album DAMN before us.
Game 6 versus Boston.
His handshakes with his teammates.
And his handshakes with his kids.
His plan to open the “I Promise School” in Akron.
And his promise to pay for more than 1,000 kids to go to college.
When he slapped the floor guarding Kobe in All-Star game.
The dunk on Jason Terry.
This perfect screenshot.
And then his iconic block on Andre Iguodala.
The dunk we will forever wish he made.
And when he screamed “Cleveland! This is for you!”
His “Ultimate Warrior” T-shirt and Kermit hat.
And this photo from the championship parade.
The time he tackled a fan who won $75,000.
And this moment with a Special Olympian in Boston.
And last but not least, the “U bum” tweet.
Thank you, LeBron, for providing us so much joy on and of the court. It’s hard to believe you’re 33 and in your 15th year in the league but quite literally, no one does it better.
