LeBron James
NBA 2K21
Nationality: United States 
Team: 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers
Archetype: 2-Way Slashing Playmaker
Height: 6'8" (203cm) | Weight: 250lbs (113kg)
Jersey: #23
Prior to NBA: St. Vincent–St. Mary High School
Ranks #2 out of 658 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #4 out of all NBA Players
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About LeBron James
LeBron James was a member of the renowned NBA team 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers who played at the Small Forward or Power Forward position.
LeBron James on NBA 2K21
On NBA 2K21, this classic version of LeBron James has an Overall 2K Rating of 99 with a Build of a 2-Way Slashing Playmaker. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change. Below are his attributes and badges.
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Consistent Finisher
Provides more explosive first steps out of triple threat and size-ups
Contact Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups and dunks in traffic
Cross-Key Scorer
Boosts the shot percentage for layups when moving across the paint
Fancy Footwork
Improves a player's ability to beat defenders with an advanced layup or dunk gather
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Relentless Finisher
Reduces the fatigue effects from continually finishing at the rim with contact
Slithery Finisher
Improves a player's ability to avoid contact when attacking the rim
Backdown Punisher
Increases the chances of a player successfully backing down their opponent
Lob City Finisher
Improves the chances of completing a successfull alley-oop dunk/layup
Putback Boss
Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Dropstepper
Improves a player's ability to effectively use dropsteps in the post
Fastbreak Finisher
Boosts player's Takeover meter when completing a dunk on a fastbreak
Pick & Roller
Increases shot percentage as the roller in a pick & roll
Showtime
Boosts team's Takeover meters after completing a highlight play
Pick & Popper
Elevates the shot percentage for an attempt taken off a pick and fade situation
Pump Fake Maestro
Decreases the penalty that comes from shooting after pump fakes
Clutch Shooter
Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Deep Fades
Improves the chance of making a post fadeaway from deep range
Difficult Shots
Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Tireless Shooter
Improves a player's ability to make shots when fatigued
Green Machine
Increases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Hot Start
Improves player's shooting ability after making first shot until a miss occurs
Hot Zone Hunter
Boosts the shot percentage for attempts taken in a player's favorite spots
Volume Shooter
Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Catch & Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Deadeye
Reduces the impact of a defender who is closing out
Range Extender
Extends the range from which a player can effectively shoot
Steady Shooter
Reduces the penalties for contested shots and bonuses for open shots
Pass Fake Maestro
Increases the effectiveness of pass fakes
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Break Starter
Improves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Dimer
Boosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Downhill
Increases overall speed with the ball in transition
Flashy Passer
Gives an additional boost to player's Takeover meter after completing an assist with a flashy pass
Floor General
Teammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Space Creator
Improves a player's ability to create space from defender
Stop & Go
Improves a player's ability to start and stop with the ball
Lob City Passer
Improves the chances of completing a successful alley-oop pass
Post Spin Technician
Improves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Dream Shake
Raises the chances that a defender bites when doing fakes in the posts
Chase Down Artist
Raises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Defensive Leader
Boosts the defensive abilities of teammates when in the game
Brick Wall
Increases effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact
Interceptor
Increases chances at getting steals in passing lanes
Intimidator
Intimidates offensive players causing them to miss shots more often
Moving Truck
Strengthens a defender's ability to move people around in the post
Heart Crusher
Decreases opponents' Takeover meters when achieving a highlight play on defense
Lightning Reflexes
Receives an earlier cue on the Read and React system while playing defense
Off-Ball Pest
Improves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
Pogo Stick
Improves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession
Trapper
Makes life difficult for the offensive players when trapped
Clamps
Boosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Pick Dodger
Improves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Post Move Lockdown
Improves the defender's ability to defend post moves
Rim Protector
Improves ability to block shots, gives boost to the Takeover meter for blocker/teammates
Alpha Dog
Enhances the ability to rally teammates
Expressive
Not one to hide emotion during big moments
Extremely Confident
Believes in own abilities and values personal success
Friendly
An outgoing and typically well-liked player
Legendary Work Ethic
A gym rat who is the hardest worker at all times
Pat My Back
Responds best when patted on the back
Other versions of LeBron James on NBA 2K21
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 87 | 95 | |
| 99 | 86 | 95 | |
| 99 | 91 | 89 | |
| 99 | 81 | 95 | |
| 98 | 82 | 98 | |
| 98 | 88 | 89 | |
| 97 | 82 | 91 | |
| 97 | 82 | 98 | |
| 96 | 78 | 85 |
