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The rise of a star 1st edition by david morgan isbn. Through the international exposure of the national basketball association and its televised games in more than 100 countries, and as a global marketing presence, the star of the cleveland cavaliers is rapidly becoming one of the worlds most familiar faces. Nba agent who represents not only james but also anthony davis, john wall, ben simmons. As the story went on the author gave background information of the struggles and positive aspects of the protagonist of the story that was lebron. He had a difficult childhood but showed tremendous talent early in his life. Lebron raymone james was born on december 30, 1984 in. A short biography of lebron james who overcame a difficult childhood to become a high school basketball phenomenon. Scholastic and the nba national basketball association continue to sc. James currently has two nba championships, two olympic gold medals, and 4 mvp awards. Biographysportslebron james 2011 lebron james lebron james is one of the top players in the nba.
By clayton geoffrey is very informal and gives alot of background information on lebron himself. His accomplishments on and off the court are sure to appeal to a wide audience. Lebron james by hal marcovitz goodreads share book. Subscribe to o, the oprah magazine for up to 72% off what others pay on the newsstand thats like getting 19 free issues.
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