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LeBron James

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LeBron Raymone James Sr. ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in history and is often compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player of all time. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of LeBron James has received more than 73,251,438 page views. His biography is available in 83 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 79 in 2019). LeBron James is the 13th most popular basketball player (up from 17th in 2019), the 1,754th most popular biography from United States (down from 1,732nd in 2019) and the 13th most popular American Basketball Player.

Memorability Metrics

  • 73M

    Page Views (PV)

  • 58.39

    Historical Popularity Index (HPI)

  • 83

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 6.48

    Effective Languages (L*)

  • 5.12

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

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Bleacher Report
LeBron James Rumors: Star Would Be Intrigued by Mavs If He Wanted to Leave Lakers
While LeBron James isn't likely to join the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, the organization could get his attention if he ever decides he wants to leave the…
Francisco Rosa
Monday, June 5, 2023
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Windhorst: Lakers Want to Keep Core amid LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Rumors
Despite rumors and speculation to the contrary, there is doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers will pursue All-Star guard Kyrie Irving in free agency. During an…
Mike Chiari
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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NBA Rumors: LeBron James Lakers-Mavs Trade Called 'Unrealistic' Despite Kyrie Buzz
It would be rather surprising if LeBron James was on the Dallas Mavericks next season, even if that is what former teammate Kyrie Irving reportedly wants.…
Scott Polacek
Monday, June 5, 2023
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Lakers' LeBron James Named Official Starter for 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours Race
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the official starter for June 10's Le Mans 24 Hours. "There's nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at…
Timothy Rapp
Monday, June 5, 2023

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Among basketball players, LeBron James ranks 13 out of 1,268. Before him are Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Larry Bird, Clyde Drexler, Oscar Robertson, and Jerry West. After him are Scottie Pippen, Julius Erving, Dražen Petrović, Radivoj Korać, Karl Malone, and Krešimir Ćosić.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1984, LeBron James ranks 6. Before him are Mark Zuckerberg, Andrés Iniesta, Scarlett Johansson, Fernando Torres, and Arjen Robben. After him are Avril Lavigne, Robinho, Wesley Sneijder, Basshunter, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Alizée.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, LeBron James ranks 1,754 out of 18,182. Before him are Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960), Mahalia Jackson (1911), Glenn Frey (1948), W. I. Thomas (1863), Robert Loggia (1930), and Isamu Noguchi (1904). After him are Laura Dern (1967), John Carradine (1906), Thornton Wilder (1897), John Robert Schrieffer (1931), Richard Avedon (1923), and Cus D'Amato (1908).

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Among BASKETBALL PLAYERS In United States

Among basketball players born in United States, LeBron James ranks 13. Before him are Kobe Bryant (1978), Dennis Rodman (1961), Larry Bird (1956), Clyde Drexler (1962), Oscar Robertson (1938), and Jerry West (1938). After him are Scottie Pippen (1965), Julius Erving (1950), Karl Malone (1963), Bob Cousy (1928), Elgin Baylor (1934), and John Stockton (1962).

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