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260 Thought-Provoking Quotes By LeBron James That You Should Bookmark

Famous As: One of the Greatest Players in NBA History
Born On: December 30, 1984
Born In: Akron, Ohio, United States
Age: 39 Years
LeBron James is an American professional basketball star. He started showing his natural talent for basketball since an early age. This helped him get into a reputed school to join their basketball team. He led the team through various successful championships and received various honors which were very unusual for a boy of his age. He signed a $90 million endorsement contract before even playing a single professional game. Thereafter, he left his studies to direct his complete focus on the game. His promising talent made him the first player to be picked at the ‘2003 NBA Draft’. He was hired by the ‘Cleveland Cavaliers’, a struggling NBA franchise, and he proved to be a valuable player to them. The same year, he was honored with the ‘NBA Rookie of the Year’ award to become the youngest player and the first Cavalier to win it. He continuously evolved as a player breaking his own records to become a basketball star. He was also a significant part of the national team which won two gold medals in Olympics. He has been honored with various awards apart from being NBA’s most valuable player. His game, his winning mindset and thoughts reveal that he has the success formula embossed on him. Go through the quotes and sayings by LeBron James which reflects the treasured lessons that he learnt from life.
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Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.

Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.

LeBron James
When you work out or you're doing anything active, it's more fun as a group. You may lose track of the time, and the next thing you know, you're working out for two hours because you're having fun.

When you work out or you're doing anything active, it's more fun as a group. You may lose track of the time, and the next thing you know, you're working out for two hours because you're having fun.

LeBron James
I think the reason why I'm the person who I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.

I think the reason why I'm the person who I am today is because I went through those tough times when I was younger.

LeBron James
This is a job and we want to have fun. But it's a job and we should look like we're going to work.

This is a job and we want to have fun. But it's a job and we should look like we're going to work.

LeBron James
Some times your best effort just isn't good enough.

Some times your best effort just isn't good enough.

LeBron James
Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.” 
― LeBron James, Shooting Stars

Don't be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.” ― LeBron James, Shooting Stars

LeBron James
I went through a lot of battles in high school.

LeBron James

I went through a lot of battles in high school. LeBron James

LeBron James
Something just doesn't pop under your nose;you have to work for it.

Something just doesn't pop under your nose;you have to work for it.

LeBron James

Well, of course you question it, especially when you get to this point. I always look at it would I rather not make the playoffs or lose in The Finals? I don't know. I don't know. I've missed the playoffs twice. I lost in The Finals four times. I'm almost starting to be like I'd rather not even make the playoffs than to lose in The Finals. It would hurt a lot easier if I just didn't make the playoffs and I didn't have a shot at it.

LeBron James
You know, God gave me a gift to do other things besides play the game of basketball.

You know, God gave me a gift to do other things besides play the game of basketball.

LeBron James
You have to do what's best for you and what's going to make you happy at the end of the day, because no one can live with the consequences or anything that comes with your decision besides you.

You have to do what's best for you and what's going to make you happy at the end of the day, because no one can live with the consequences or anything that comes with your decision besides you.

LeBron James
You know, softball is the other sport I do besides basketball.

You know, softball is the other sport I do besides basketball.

LeBron James
You know, my family and friends have never been yes-men: 'Yes, you're doing the right thing, you're always right.' No, they tell me when I'm wrong, and that's why I've been able to stay who I am and stay humble.

You know, my family and friends have never been yes-men: 'Yes, you're doing the right thing, you're always right.' No, they tell me when I'm wrong, and that's why I've been able to stay who I am and stay humble.

LeBron James
Your teammates give you the confidence. They give me the confidence all year, all postseason.

Your teammates give you the confidence. They give me the confidence all year, all postseason.

LeBron James
You lose in the Finals, they're all disappointing. Doesn't matter if I'm playing in Miami, Cleveland or on Mars. You lose the Finals, it's disappointing.

You lose in the Finals, they're all disappointing. Doesn't matter if I'm playing in Miami, Cleveland or on Mars. You lose the Finals, it's disappointing.

LeBron James
You learn from mistakes, you learn from losses, but this game doesn't put something on me where it's, 'Hey, I've finally done it. This was a big game. We won it and we have to move on.'

You learn from mistakes, you learn from losses, but this game doesn't put something on me where it's, 'Hey, I've finally done it. This was a big game. We won it and we have to move on.'

LeBron James
You know, when I have a bad game, it continues to humble me and know that, you know, you still have work to do and you still have a lot of people to impress.

You know, when I have a bad game, it continues to humble me and know that, you know, you still have work to do and you still have a lot of people to impress.

LeBron James
You have to be able to accept failure to get better.

You have to be able to accept failure to get better.

LeBron James
You can't let nobody run your train.

You can't let nobody run your train.

LeBron James
You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed - you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that.

You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed - you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that.

LeBron James
You become a champion as a team. I understand that. I know the history of the game.

You become a champion as a team. I understand that. I know the history of the game.

LeBron James
Yoga isn't just about the body, it's also about the mind and it's a technique that has really helped me.

Yoga isn't just about the body, it's also about the mind and it's a technique that has really helped me.

LeBron James
Working with all of these kids is great. It doesn't get any better than this, to come down and inspire kids who want to play the game of basketball and put smiles on their faces.

Working with all of these kids is great. It doesn't get any better than this, to come down and inspire kids who want to play the game of basketball and put smiles on their faces.

LeBron James
With that locker room I could sleep there after games.

With that locker room I could sleep there after games.

LeBron James
Why should I care? I have all the money in the world.

Why should I care? I have all the money in the world.

LeBron James
When you have that respect from your teammates, it makes it a lot more comfortable.

When you have that respect from your teammates, it makes it a lot more comfortable.

LeBron James
When you get to know some of the history of the game, Oscar Robertson is one of the names that pops up first.

When you get to know some of the history of the game, Oscar Robertson is one of the names that pops up first.

LeBron James
When I miss you, sometimes I listen to music or look at pictures of you, not to remind me of you but to make me feel as if I'm with you. It makes me forget the distance and capture you.

When I miss you, sometimes I listen to music or look at pictures of you, not to remind me of you but to make me feel as if I'm with you. It makes me forget the distance and capture you.

LeBron James
When I got back from the war in 1946 people didn't want the Mr. Smith kind of movie any more, and I refused to make war pictures.

When I got back from the war in 1946 people didn't want the Mr. Smith kind of movie any more, and I refused to make war pictures.

LeBron James
When did I know I had talent? I think it started when I first started playing sports, organized sports.

When did I know I had talent? I think it started when I first started playing sports, organized sports.

LeBron James