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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About LeBron James

By @amandabukowski

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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About LeBron James

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We all know that LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players to ever step foot on a court, but did you know these interesting facts about him? Here are five things you might have not known about The King.

5. Liverpool FC

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5. Liverpool FC

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Did you know that James is part owner of Liverpool FC? That's right, James is a minority shareholder in one of England's most celebrated soccer teams.

4. Big Dreams

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4. Big Dreams

2011 NBA Draft
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With James' talent, I guess it should comes as no surprise that the young superstar tried to declare for the NBA draft his junior year in high school. Up until 2006, players were allowed to enter the draft as long as they were high school graduates. James petitioned anyway but was denied.

3. Weird Science

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3. Weird Science

LeBron James reading
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Aside from shooting hoops, James also enjoyed studying Earth Science in high school. He has stated that it was his favorite subject.

2. Hat Trick

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2. Hat Trick

LeBron James olympics
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James is the only player in NBA history besides Michael Jordan to win MVP, Finals MVP and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.

1. Supply and Demand

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1. Supply and Demand

LeBron James in high school
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People would come far and wide to watch the prodigy play in high school. James began to draw the attention of so many people that his high school began charging anywhere between $ 100 - $ 200 per ticket his senior year!

Amanda Sklarek is a Pittsburgh Penguins/NHL writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter @amandabukowski, “Like” her on Facebook or add her to your network on Google.

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