LeBron James Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team »

May 6, 2009 at 10:22 pm | around-the-nbalebron-james

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. James received 47 votes, the third-most overall, including 22 first-place votes. He was joined on the first team by 2009 Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

MVP LeBron James’ Pregame Video Tribute is Amazin’, So Amazin’ »

May 6, 2009 at 3:40 pm | around-the-nbalebron-james

LeBron James was presented with the league’s top individual award on Tuesday night before the Cavaliers crushed the Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal showdown. Here’s a special video, a tribute showing why he became NBA’s Most Valuable Player this season. The main theme for this clip is Kanye West’s “Amazing”, which […]

King James Crowned! 2008/09 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) »

May 4, 2009 at 5:07 pm | around-the-nbalebron-james

Congratulations LeBron!!! LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2008-09 NBA Most Valuable Player presented by Kia Motors. James totaled 1,172 points including 109 first place votes, from a panel of 121 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Players were awarded 10 points […]

LeBron James to be Named NBA Most Valuable Player Today »

May 4, 2009 at 10:28 am | around-the-nbalebron-james

According to a league source, LeBron James will be named the NBA Most Valuable Player this afternoon. James has chosen to have the announcement at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. All his Cavs teammates are expected to be there as well as representatives from Kia, which will give him a new car as […]

Mike Brown Wins NBA’s 2008-09 Coach of the Year Award »

Apr 21, 2009 at 2:54 am | around-the-nbalebron-james

Congratulations! Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Mike Brown has been named the winner of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2008-09 season, the NBA announced yesterday. Brown received a total of 355 points, including 55 first-place votes out of a possible 122, from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters […]

Anderson Varejao Gets Tattooed As “Chosen 2”. Does the Chalk too. »

Apr 16, 2009 at 12:48 am | around-the-nbalebron-james

Earlier this week we dug up this picture via Shaver Sports Blog and thought it was far too funny not to pass on to you guys. Every King has to have a Joker right? Or at least a right hand man. Well in LeBron “King” James case, that joker seems to be teammate Anderson Varejao. […]

LeBron ‘LEFUNKY’ James and the Cleveland Cavaliers Gang »

Apr 7, 2009 at 4:09 pm | around-the-nbalebron-james

We all know the Cavaliers are having so much fan nowadays. This new wallpaper found at cavs.com is a perfect example of their good spirit and the recently established positive team chemistry. This (too)funny photo shows the Cleveland team in Hardwood Classic perspective… literally! Who is your favorite character? Seems like some player didn’t even […]

LeBron’s Extra Edge: Devotion to Yoga Helps Keep James Healthy »

Apr 6, 2009 at 5:32 am | around-the-nbalebron-james

When James first came into the NBA at the age of 18 he didn’t even tape his ankles, sometimes ate McDonald’s an hour before tipoff and his main use for ice was cooling beverages. As he’s matured, part out of necessity and part out of pride, he’s serious about preparing and maintaining his body for […]