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 on 2K
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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.
Bullet Passer
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
Chase Down Artist
DEF/REB BadgeRaises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Clutch Defender
DEF/REB BadgeSteps up defensively in big moments
Defensive Leader
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts the defensive abilities of teammates when in the game
Set Shooter
Shooting BadgeIncreases shot rating when taking your time before shooting
Acrobat
Finishing BadgeBoosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Break Starter
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to make effective outlet passes after grabbing a rebound
Brick Wall
DEF/REB BadgeIncreases effectiveness of screens and drains energy from opponents on physical contact
Clutch Shooter
Shooting BadgeIncreases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Difficult Shots
Shooting BadgeImproves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Dimer
Playmaking BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for open teammates on jump shots after catching a pass
Downhill
Playmaking BadgeIncreases overall speed with the ball in transition
Fade Ace
Shooting BadgeImproves ability to shoot post fades
Fearless Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Floor General
Playmaking BadgeTeammates receive an offensive attribute bonus when player is in the game
Heat Seaker
Finishing BadgeGives an additional takeover boost on inside shots
Interceptor
DEF/REB BadgeIncreases chances at getting steals in passing lanes
Intimidator
DEF/REB BadgeIntimidates offensive players causing them to miss shots more often
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Pro Touch
Finishing BadgeGives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Relay Passer
Playmaking BadgeProvides a boost to shooters on a pass to assist
Slithery Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves a player's ability to avoid contact when attacking the rim
Space Creator
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player's ability to create space from defender
Stop and Go
Playmaking BadgeImproves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ball
Stop and Pop
Shooting BadgeBoosts shot rating on stand-still three pointers after dribbling
Tireless Shooter
Shooting BadgeImproves a player's ability to make shots when fatigued
Ankle Braces
DEF/REB BadgeReduces the chances of getting crossed over
Antifreeze
Shooting BadgeHarder to get cold and lose your Takeover progress
Backdown Punisher
Finishing BadgeIncreases the chances of a player successfully backing down an opponent
Green Machine
Shooting BadgeIncreases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Heart Crusher
DEF/REB BadgeDecreases opponents' Takeover meters when achieving a highlight play on defense
Hot Shot
Shooting BadgeBoosts takeover meter after hitting jumpshots
Hot Stopper
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts takeover meter after making defensive plays
Hot Zone Hunter
Shooting BadgeBoosts the shot percentage for attempts taken in a player's favorite spots
Lob City Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves the chances of completing a successfull alley-oop dunk/layup
Off Ball Pest
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to bump and harass the offense off the ball
Pogo Stick
DEF/REB BadgeImproves the ability to attempt multiple blocks in succession
Post Spin Technician
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Putback Boss
Finishing BadgeIncreases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Rhythm Shooter
Shooting BadgeImproves shots taken after breaking down your defender
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Trapper
DEF/REB BadgeMakes life difficult for the offensive players when trapped
Volume Shooter
Shooting BadgeBoosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Blinders
Shooting BadgeBecomes unfazed by defenders from the side
Catch and Shoot
Shooting BadgeBoosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Circus Threes
Shooting BadgeBoosts to stepback threes
Clamps
DEF/REB BadgeBoosts the ability to stay in front of the ball handler on the perimeter
Deadeye
Shooting BadgeReduces the impact of a defender who is closing out
Deep Threes
Shooting BadgeExtends the range from which a player can effectively shoot threes
Dream Shake
Finishing BadgeRaises the chances that a defender bites when doing fakes in the posts
Dropstepper
Finishing BadgeImproves a player's ability to effectively use dropsteps in the post
Highlight Film
Finishing BadgeBoosts teammates’ takeover meter after dunks
Pick Dodger
DEF/REB BadgeImproves a player's ability to navigate through screens effectively on defense
Post Move Lockdown
DEF/REB BadgeImproves the defender's ability to defend post moves
Posterizer
Finishing BadgeImproves the likelihood of posterizing your opponent
Rim Protector
DEF/REB BadgeImproves ability to block shots, gives boost to the Takeover meter for blocker/teammates
Rise Up
Finishing BadgeMakes it easier to dunk when under the basket
Set Shooter
Increases shot rating when taking your time before shooting
Clutch Shooter
Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Difficult Shots
Improves the ability to shoot difficult shots off the dribble
Fade Ace
Improves ability to shoot post fades
Stop and Pop
Boosts shot rating on stand-still three pointers after dribbling
Tireless Shooter
Improves a player's ability to make shots when fatigued
Antifreeze
Harder to get cold and lose your Takeover progress
Green Machine
Increases the bonus given for consecutive excellent releases
Hot Shot
Boosts takeover meter after hitting jumpshots
Hot Zone Hunter
Boosts the shot percentage for attempts taken in a player's favorite spots
Rhythm Shooter
Improves shots taken after breaking down your defender
Volume Shooter
Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Blinders
Becomes unfazed by defenders from the side
Catch and Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Circus Threes
Boosts to stepback threes
Deadeye
Reduces the impact of a defender who is closing out
Deep Threes
Extends the range from which a player can effectively shoot threes
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Fearless Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups
Heat Seaker
Gives an additional takeover boost on inside shots
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
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 an opponent
Lob City Finisher
Improves the chances of completing a successfull alley-oop dunk/layup
Post Spin Technician
Improves the ability of a post spin or drive to work effectively
Putback Boss
Increases shot percentage when attempting a putback after an offensive rebound
Dream Shake
Raises the chances that a defender bites when doing fakes in the posts
Dropstepper
Improves a player's ability to effectively use dropsteps in the post
Highlight Film
Boosts teammates’ takeover meter after dunks
Posterizer
Improves the likelihood of posterizing your opponent
Rise Up
Makes it easier to dunk when under the basket
Bullet Passer
Improves a player’s ability to quickly pass the ball
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
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
Relay Passer
Provides a boost to shooters on a pass to assist
Space Creator
Improves a player's ability to create space from defender
Stop and Go
Improves a player’s ability to start and stop with the ball
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Chase Down Artist
Raises the chances of getting a chase-down block
Clutch Defender
Steps up defensively in big moments
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
Ankle Braces
Reduces the chances of getting crossed over
Heart Crusher
Decreases opponents' Takeover meters when achieving a highlight play on defense
Hot Stopper
Boosts takeover meter after making defensive plays
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 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
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 | ||
