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 […]

Amazing Encore – LeBron and Co. Cruise By Hawks in the Series Opener »

May 6, 2009 at 4:52 am | lebron-jamesnba-basketball

After nine days off in between sweeping their first round series against Detroit and Tuesday’s tipoff against Atlanta, there was a very real concern that the Cavaliers might be rusty. And after the Hawks ran out to an 11-4 lead, it looked like that might be the case. But the Wine and Gold, led by […]

Photo Recap From the Coronation. The Chosen One Earns his Place at the Top. »

May 5, 2009 at 3:34 am | lebron-jamesnba-basketball

Here are some new facts about our 2008/09 NBA MVP. James, at 24 years and 125 days old, became the youngest MVP ever voted the award by sportswriters and broadcasters (who have been at it since the 1980-81 season). Only five-time MVP Michael Jordan was nearly as precocious, winning his first at the age of […]

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 […]

LeBron Takes Control as Cavaliers Complete the Sweep on Pistons »

Apr 27, 2009 at 2:26 am | lebron-jamesnba-basketball

James had 36 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-78 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, sweeping the Eastern Conference first-round series. The 24-year-old superstar said his work ethic has been “everything” in a breathtaking career that has surpassed unprecedented hype. “You’re only born with a certain […]

James’ Near Triple Double Helps Push Pistons to Brink of Elimination »

Apr 25, 2009 at 4:14 am | lebron-jamesnba-basketball

Cleveland has won seven straight against the Pistons in the postseason. The Pistons are down 3-0 vs. the Cavs. No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a seven-game series (85 occurrences). After two comfortable wins at home, Cleveland struggled to score points at the Palace. But they […]