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LeBron James was selected first overall in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for the Cavaliers through the end of the 2009–10 season. He then signed with the Miami Heat but returned to the Cavaliers in 2014. James played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2018 to 2026. He won NBA championships with all three teams. In 2026 he signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.