But ever since I was a kid, I was always the winner.
I always say, decisions I make, I live with them. There’s always ways you can correct them or ways you can do them better. At the end of the day, I live with them.
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.
But sports carried me away from being in a gang, or being associated with drugs. Sports was my way out.
With that locker room I could sleep there after games.
Cleveland fans are awesome.
My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times, but she was always there for me.
A lot of players know how to play the game, but they really don’t know how to play the game, if you know what I mean. They can put the ball in the hoop, but I see things before they even happen. You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan.
I’ve always been an unselfish guy, and that’s the only way I know how to play on the court and I try to play to the maximum of my ability – not only for myself but for my teammates.
I do have motivation. A lot of motivation.
Everywhere I’ve been, I’ve been the best player. I love being a leader, and I love being the best. I just want to get better. It’s not about being cocky or selfish or anything like that. It’s just how I am.
I think the reason why I’m the person who I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.
In fourth grade, I missed 82 days of school. Out of 160.
I’m taking my talents to South Beach.
I think, team first. It allows me to succeed, it allows my team to succeed.
Volleyball, I could be pretty good. After a few practices I could be that striker, or whatever they call it.
The first time I stepped on an NBA court I became a businessman.
Akron, Ohio, is my home. I will always be here. I’m still working out at my old high school.
Once you get on the playing field it’s not about whether you’re liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That’s what it’s about.
When you work out or you’re doing anything active, it’s more fun as a group. You may lose track of the time, and the next thing you know, you’re working out for two hours because you’re having fun.