Lebron James: King of the Court

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🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time—but his story goes way beyond the court. From growing up in Akron, Ohio, to winning championships and starting schools, LeBron has used his talent and voice to make a big impact. In this episode, we’ll follow his journey, learn what makes him a leader, and see how hard work and heart helped him rise to the top. 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠! ⁠⁠📺⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠ Share your thoughts here: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7

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0:00.0	Welcome to Bedtime History. Hello, this is Breck.
0:11.6	If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to be notified about new episodes,
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0:23.0	our 400-plus educational videos on our YouTube channel. We also have a new show called
0:28.6	Bedtime Safari, so look for the link in the show notes of our most recent episodes.
0:37.1	Imagine the crowd roaring, the clock ticking down, and the game hanging by a thread.
0:42.3	It's game seven of the 2016 NBA Finals, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are tied with the Golden State Warriors.
0:50.3	Everyone is on their feet.
0:52.3	The Warriors player races down the court for what looks like an
0:56.1	easy basket. Until out of nowhere, LeBron James soars through the air like lightning. With perfect
1:04.0	timing, he slams the ball against the backboard in a now famous block, stopping the shot cold.
1:10.6	The crowd explodes.
1:12.6	That moment becomes one of the greatest plays in NBA history.
1:16.6	LeBron's block helped change everything.
1:20.6	Moments later, the Cavaliers took the lead and went on to win the championship.
1:25.6	For the first time ever, Cleveland had an NBA title,
1:29.8	and LeBron had delivered on his promise to bring one home.
1:33.8	Tears rolled down his face as he held the trophy, saying,
1:37.2	Cleveland, this is for you.
1:40.1	It wasn't just a win, it was a dream come true for a city, a team, and a kid from Ohio who never gave up.
1:51.0	LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. He was raised by his mother, Gloria, who worked hard to take care of him on her own.
2:01.9	Life wasn't easy.
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