The King's been surpassing the incredible hype about himself since he was a junior in high school.
And with no end to his basketball dominance in sight, here's an easy guide to exactly how legendary James has become.
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2. Unprecedented high school coverage
LeBron James received coverage that no high school player had ever received. By his senior year of high school, LeBron's basketball games were televised by ESPN and he was on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
3. Four-time NBA MVP
In a five year span from 2009-2013, LeBron James won a total of four MVPs in the league. Other legendary ballers with fewer MVPs than LeBron include Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Moses Malone and Tim Duncan.
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4. Two-time NBA Champion
After almost a decade in the league and countless no-ring jokes, LeBron James finally won an NBA Championship in 2012 with the Miami Heat. James' Heat defended the title the following year.
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5. Back-to-back NBA Finals MVP
LeBron was so tired of hearing that he couldn't win the Larry O'Brien Trophy that he dominated when it mattered most. James won the Finals MVP both years his team won the championship. He's also the only player in NBA history to average 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a Finals. He did it twice.
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6. 11-time NBA All Star
Since 2005, LeBron James has been named to the NBA's All-Star team every year. The King won MVP of the All-Star Game in 2006 and 2008.
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7. He's got two Olympic gold medals
James has won three Olympic medals in his iconic career. In 2004, LeBron and Team USA took third place and the bronze medal. While in the past two Olympic games, James was crowned with two gold medals.
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8. 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year
LeBron James was, of course, selected first overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, but expectations were high for the 18 year old. James impressed by winning the Rookie of the Year over Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.
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9. Youngest to score 20,000 points
LeBron James entered the league at just 18 years old, which gave him a nice head start to reaching some enormous feats. He was the youngest player to score 10,000 and 20,000 points in his career.
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10. 500 consecutive double-digit scoring games
Starting Jan. 5, 2007, LeBron James scored at least 10 points in 500 consecutive games.
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11. 25 straight points in a playoff game
LeBron James can be straight-up dominant when the game is on the line. In 2007, James put the team on his back and scored 25 consecutive points against the Pistons. The 25 straight points are the most consecutive points scored by a single player in playoff history.
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12. Triple-double machine
LeBron James is effortless in filling up the stat sheet. Of active players, James has the most triple-doubles in the NBA. James' total outweighs Michael Jordan's, too.
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13. Elite athleticism
Praised for his out-of-this-world athleticism, it's been discussed in length that if LeBron James didn't play basketball he could be an elite player in other sports like soccer and football.
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14. He's actually pretty clutch
There's always been chatter that LeBron James didn't possess the "clutch gene" like other great players. However, James has hit 15 game-winning shots in his career.
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15. Celebrities come to see LeBron play
LeBron James is a spectacle to see on the court. Celebrities have traveled far and wide to see The King play. Even fellow royalty.
