He may be one of the most famous athletes in the world, but there are still some things that even die-hard fans may not know about LeBron James. Here are 15 fun facts about the basketball superstar:

15 Things You Didnt Know About LeBron James

1. LeBron was actually born LeBron Raymone James – his middle name is after his father, who left when he was just a baby.

2. He started playing organized basketball at just eight years old.

3. In high school, he was named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball three times and Gatorade National Player of the Year twice.

4. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.

5. He became the youngest player in NBA history to score 10,000 points in 2007.

6. LeBron has been named an All-Star 12 times and was MVP of the game four times.

7. He was a member of the USA Basketball team that won gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

8. In 2012, he led the Miami Heat to their first NBA championship in franchise history.

9. He was named Finals MVP after leading the Heat to their second straight title in 2013.

10. LeBron returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and helped lead them to their first ever NBA championship in 2016.

11. He was named Finals MVP for a third time after averaging a triple-double in the series.

12. LeBron is one of only four players in NBA history to win MVP, Finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year.

13. He currently ranks seventh on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with over 32,000 points.

14. In 2018, he signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $154 million.

15. His production company, SpringHill Entertainment, has produced several successful TV shows and films, including “Survivor’s Remorse” and “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

There you have it – 15 things you may not have known about LeBron James. Whether you’re a fan of his on the court or off, there’s no denying that he’s one of the most fascinating athletes in the world today.