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How long has LeBron James been in the NBA?
LeBron James is a once in a generation NBA basketball player. The Los Angeles Lakers legend made his NBA debut in 2003. This NBA star played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in his debut season. LeBron James has played 21 seasons in the NBA as of September 2024, and he has won four NBA titles. Here we take you through his incredible journey in the NBA. We have a look at the teams he has played for, his stats, and the NBA championships he has won.
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What year did LeBron James make his debut in the NBA?
LeBron James made his NBA debut on the 29th of October 2003. LeBron James played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in his NBA debut game. LeBron James scored 25 points in his first ever NBA match. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost this match 106-92 against the Sacramento Kings. What an NBA debut match for LeBron James! Of the 18 players that played in this match, only LeBron James is still playing in the NBA today.
Which NBA teams has LeBron James played for?
LeBron James played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003-2004 until 2009-2010. LeBron James was a superstar in his NBA debut season, and he won the 2004 NBA rookie of the year award. The NBA icon joined Miami Heat where he played from 2010-2011 until 2013-2014. The King returned to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2014-2015 until the 2017-2018 NBA season. LeBron James signed for Los Angeles Lakers in the 2018-2019 NBA season, and he currently plays for this team today.
NBA teams that LeBron James has played for
| NBA team | NBA season | NBA championships |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2003-04/2009-10 | 0 |
| Miami Heat | 2010-11/2013-14 | 2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2014-15/2017-18 | 1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2018-19/2023-24 | 1 |
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