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Cleveland Cavaliers
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAVALIERS SIGN LEBRON JAMES
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced this morning that they have
Agreed to terms with free agent LeBron James. LeBron James, according to owner Dan
Gilbert will sign a 2 year contract worth $42 million. Allowing him to make more when
The salary cap rises in 2 years.
James, born and raised down the road from Cleveland in Akron is
The leagues reigning MVP. James averages a career shooting percentage of .496, with
6,613 assist, and is 15th on the all-time scoring list with 26,138. James is one of 2
Players in NBA history to rank in top 25 in points and assist.
“We are ecstatic to have him back,” said Gilbert. “He is one of the
Best players to ever play the game and is a leader that this team needs. He will be able
To teach some of the younger players like Kyrie and Thompson. Hebron has always
Been loved by this city and will continue to be no matter where he plays.”
The 6-8, 250-pound 31 year old was selected first overall by the
Cavaliers in the 2003 NBA draft. James came straight out of high school after winning 3
State championships. He played the first seven years of his career with the cavaliers but
Then signed with the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010. James led the heat to 4
Consecutive NBA Finals going 2-2 in those series. James is 2-3 in the Finals overall.
James is a 4 time MVP. James looks to continue to be an All-Star this year with 12
Consecutive appearances.
CONTACTS: Trey Riggle February 7
feriggle@mail.umhb.edu