From ESPN radio NY, apparently he started calling himself that sometime between his sophomore/junior year growing up in a Christian-themed high school.
Dan Gilbert also called him the "Self-proclaimed King".
As for "The Chosen One" wasn't that given to him by Sports Illustrated back in 2002... right?
Did LeBron really give himself the "King James" nickname?
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Did LeBron really give himself the "King James" nickname?
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It was an embarrasing move by Lebron. He should go to New York, he could become a legend there. And I think he'd have a very good sidekick in Amar'e......He did the easy choise, and if he fails he will be remembered as a total loser.
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Well, given he has THE CHOSEN ONE tattooed on his back, I wouldn't doubt it.
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No...the media gave him that moniker when he graced the cover of SI on a thrown 6 years ago.
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No. He was given this name back in highschool by the media. stop being blinded by your hatred people.
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LameR wrote:Well, given he has THE CHOSEN ONE tattooed on his back, I wouldn't doubt it.
Not to mention his "Witness" and "Gifted Child" tattoos...
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LameR wrote:Well, given he has THE CHOSEN ONE tattooed on his back, I wouldn't doubt it.
+1 Lebron is a tool.
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i read this and automatically thought of that tat on his back...i forget what it said...? lol
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/threaddelonte wrote:No. He was given this name back in highschool by the media. stop being blinded by your hatred people.