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But sports carried me away from being in a gang, or being associated with drugs. Sports was my way out.
LeBron James
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LeBron James
Age: 39
Born: 1984
Born: December 30
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LeBron Raymone James Sr.
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We hated Cleveland growing up. There's a lot of people in Cleveland we still hate to this day.
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My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times, but she was always there for me.
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I’m LeBron James, from Akron, Ohio, from the inner city. I’m not even supposed to be here. That’s enough. Every night I walk into the locker room, I see a No. 6 with James on the back, I’m blessed. So what everybody says about me off the court, don’t matter. I ain’t got no worries.
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