Quick facts
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
| Known for | One of basketball’s defining players; came into the league as a teenager under huge expectations |
| Podcast connection | Guest on New Heights |
| On Pods Talk | 3 moments — see the list below |
About LeBron James
LeBron James came into professional basketball as a teenager with more attention on him than almost any young player before him, and he has carried it for two decades. He is one of basketball’s defining players, and his story is the one every young athlete gets measured against.
His Pods Talk moments are all from before the legend was settled: the $10 million offer at 18, the NFL career he almost chose instead, and the people who told him he would be a failure at the same age. Together they show how much of his story was decided before most people knew his name.
Their Pods Talk moments
- LeBron James Was Offered $10 Million at Just 18
- LeBron James Almost Left the NBA for the NFL
- LeBron James Was Told He’d Be a Failure at Just 18
All three moments come from New Heights — browse the full New Heights collection for more sports stories.
See also: New Heights · Shaquille O’Neal · Baker Mayfield
Frequently asked questions
What is LeBron James known for?
LeBron James is a professional basketball player known as one of basketball’s defining players, who came into the league as a teenager under huge expectations.
Which podcast has LeBron James appeared on?
LeBron James appeared on New Heights.