LeBron grew up in poor circumstances in Ohio. He lived there alone with his mother, who was just 16 years young when the athlete was born. LeBron's father was a former prisoner who abandoned the family. Time and again, the basketball player had to stay with foster parents due to a lack of money.James grew up playing basketball for St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. He was heavily touted by the national media as a future NBA superstar for his all-around scoring, passing, athleticism and playmaking abilities.
