From Jackass to Badass: A Timeline of the Downfall and Resurrection of LeBron James

The Chosen One's roller coaster career explained.

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It's been almost 10 years since LeBron James entered the NBA as the most exalted athlete in league history, and what a journey it's been. A tale of two halves, really. In the beginning, we have a hometown hero in Cleveland who's adored, playful, and cheered on with absolute obedience. But ever since he took his "talents to South Beach," the republic's been more inclined to spit on the throne than bow to The King. From the hype of his senior year in high school, to The Decision, this is a timeline of the downfall and resurrection of LeBron James.

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Senior Year

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LeBron Wins Rookie of the Year

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The "Nightmare Team"

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James Remains Silent on Genocide in Darfur

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LeBron Scores 29 of Cleveland's Final 30 Points Against Detroit in ECF

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LeBron's Coming Out Party Against the Wizards

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LeBron Hits a Miracle Buzzer Beater to Defeat Orlando

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The End of an Era in Cleveland

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The Decision

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"Not Five, Not Six, Not Seven..."

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"The Chosen One" Is a Flopper

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The Big Three Fall to the Mavericks

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LeBron (Finally) Wins a Title

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The King's 2012-2013 Season

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LeBron James: A Career Retrospective

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