Did LeBron really give himself the "King James" nickname?

[Jordan-esque]

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?

[RipCityLives]

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.

[LameR]

Well, given he has THE CHOSEN ONE tattooed on his back, I wouldn't doubt it.

[infinite11285]

No...the media gave him that moniker when he graced the cover of SI on a thrown 6 years ago.

[delonte]

No. He was given this name back in highschool by the media. stop being blinded by your hatred people.

[retrospect24]

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...

[CITYOFANGELSX3]

Blasphemy.

[OscarusPrime32]

Well, given he has THE CHOSEN ONE tattooed on his back, I wouldn't doubt it.

+1 Lebron is a tool.

[purple32gold]

i read this and automatically thought of that tat on his back...i forget what it said...? lol

[Jose_Matador]

No. He was given this name back in highschool by the media. stop being blinded by your hatred people.

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