What is LeBron James's date of birth?

LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984. He was born in Akron, Ohio, to Gloria Marie James, who was 16 years old at the time.

James spent his childhood in Akron and attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, where his extraordinary basketball ability made him a national sports story before he graduated. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, beginning a professional career that quickly made him one of basketball's most recognizable figures.

The date is sometimes confused with December 31 because it falls near New Year's Eve, or with dates connected to his draft year and major career milestones. James entered the NBA in 2003 at age 18, joined the Miami Heat in 2010, returned to Cleveland in 2014, and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018.

His birthday also places him among the last generation of major NBA stars born before the league's modern social-media era. His Akron upbringing remains central to his public identity and philanthropic work.