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LeBron On Turning 24: 'I'm An Old Soul'

Cleveland forward LeBron James turned 24-years-old on Tuesday but believes that he's much older than that on the inside.

"Someone asked me how old I was turning," James said. "I told them 24. I'm young but I have an old soul. "

James is a team captain, a father, an Olympic champion, and is head of an international business enterprise.

"At the end of the day I am not perfect, but I have a good sense about life, and my family's life, and what direction we want to head it," James said.

"That keeps me calm, the security we have is under control."

Via Cleveland Plain Dealer


James, Bryant Named Players Of Week

The Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant Monday were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 22, through Sunday, Dec. 28.

James guided the Cavaliers to a 3-0 mark, with home wins over the Rockets, Wizards and Heat, improving Cleveland's mark at Quicken Loans Arena to 16-0, tops in the NBA. He averaged 26.0 points on 53 percent shooting, while adding 6.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists, as Cleveland improved to 26-4, the best start in franchise history.

Bryant led the Lakers to a 4-0 week, averaging 30.0 points on 54 percent shooting, to go with 5.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He tallied a game-high 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists, as the Lakers defeated Boston on Christmas Day, 92-83, snapping the Celtics' 19-game winning streak.

Via NBA.com


Cleveland Interested In Gerald Wallace?

Bobcats' forward Gerald Wallace's name remains a mainstay in trade rumors, and the Cavaliers could have interest.

Many believe that Wallace would work well off the bench for Cleveland, and a deal involving Eric Snow, Sasha Pavlovic, and Tarence Kinsey might be able to get the job done.

Via News-Herald


Cavaliers Dec 2008 Archive

  • Szczerbiak Out A Week With Knee Bruise

    The Cavaliers will be without Wally Szczerbiak for at least their next two games because of a right knee contusion.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Thursday, Dec. 25th

    The Lakers got exactly what they wanted from Santa Claus on Christmas, some revenge over the Celtics with a holiday win that ended the defending-champion's 19-game win streak.

  • LeBron To Debut 'Chalk' Version Of Shoe On X-Mas

    LeBron James will be wearing a "chalk" version of his signature Nike shoe on Thursday against the Wizards.

  • Spurs Nearly Dealt Scola To Cavs Instead

    Cleveland and San Antonio had a deal done which would have seen the rights to Luis Scola head to Ohio in 2007, but when things fell apart the Rockets pounced.

  • Cavaliers Still Unbeaten At Home

    LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers still have not lost at home this season.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Tuesday, Dec. 23rd

    The defending-champion Celtics continued their assault on history Tuesday night with their 19th straight victory, setting a new NBA history for the best start to a season in the process.

  • Cavaliers Extend Lead In RealGM Team Rankings

    Another week of the 2008-09 season is in the books and the Cavaliers remain on top with a sizable lead over the other 29 teams in the NBA.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Sunday, Dec. 21th

    The Celtics won their 18th straight game on Sunday night, moving them a step closer to history as they continue their dominant start to the season.

  • Barkley: I Hope LeBron Stays With Cavs

    Charles Barkley, who has often made controversial comments regarding LeBron James' expected free agency in the summer of 2010, said that he hopes the forward stays with the Cavaliers.

  • Carter Not On Cleveland's Radar

    There have been rumors that the Cavaliers are interested in acquiring Vince Carter from the Nets, but Ken Berger of CBS Sports has reported that the rumors aren't true.

  • LeBron Could Re-Sign In 2009

    LeBron James has told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he is pleased with the success of the Cavaliers and is considering signing a contract extension this summer.

  • Cavaliers Holding Onto Szczerbiak's Contract?

    It is looking more and more likely that the Cavaliers will hold onto the expiring contract of Wally Szczerbiak.

  • Report: Marion Trade Rumor Not True

    Multiple team sources have told Brian Windhorst of the Plain Dealer that the Cavaliers and Heat have not discussed a Shawn Marion trade.

  • Cavs Discussing Marion Deal With Miami

    Could Shawn Marion be sent to Cleveland for Anderson Varejao and Wally Szczerbiak?

  • LeBron's Charity Reduces Staff, Involvement

    LeBron James' nonprofit organization is cutting its small staff and scaling back some charitable involvement due to the poor economy of the United States.

  • Brown: Cavaliers Still Must Improve

    Cavaliers' coach Mike Brown isn't content with the team's fast start and doesn't believe that they are where they need to be as a team.

  • Ilgauskas Won't Opt Out

    Zydrunas Ilgauskas has a player option for the 2009-10 season and while he could possibly secure a multi-year deal during the summer, he is not interested in doing so.

  • Hawks End Cavs' Streak At Eleven

    The Hawks outlasted the Cavaliers on Saturday night to end the team's eleven-game winning streak.

  • Varejao Moves Into Starting Lineup

    Anderson Varejao started for the first time this season when the Cavaliers took on the 76ers Friday night.

  • Cavs Match Franchise Mark With 11th Straight

    The Cavaliers defeated the 76ers on Friday night, 88-72, to notch their eleventh straight victory, improving their season record to 20-3.

  • Ilgauskas' Status Uncertain With Sprained Ankle

    Cavaliers' center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has a moderately sprained left ankle, and his return date is unknown.

  • LeBron: Barkley 'Can't Read Between The Lines'

    LeBron James claimed on Wednesday that he wasn't "annoyed" at Charles Barkley, who criticized him for talking about what he may do when he's a free agent in 2010.

  • 76ers Know Better Than To Provoke LeBron

    Thaddeus Young remembers the first time he guarded LeBron James, and he knows not to provoke the superstar this time around.

  • LeBron Passes Mark Price To Become Cavs' Steals Leader

    LeBron James and Zydrunas Ilgauskas both went into the record books in Cleveland on Tuesday night.

  • Gibson Leaves Game With Sprained Toe

    Cavaliers' guard Daniel Gibson left Tuesday’s game with 9:50 remaining in the 2nd quarter with a sprained left great toe.

  • LeBron Wants To Make All-Defensive Team

    Cavaliers' forward LeBron James doesn't often publicly covet individual honors but admitted recently that he would love to be named to the NBA's All-Defensive Team.

  • Cavaliers Not Looking To Trade Varejao

    Many believed that Anderson Varejao would be the first player the Cavaliers would trade this season, but opinions have changed in Cleveland.

  • LeBron: Cavs Will Retire Ilgauskas' Jersey

    LeBron James thinks that the Cavaliers will retire Zydrunas Ilgauskas' jersey at the conclusion of his career.

  • LeBron Says Free Agency Talk Distraction For Knicks, Not Cavs

    Cleveland guard LeBron James says all the talk about him possibly joining New York when he can become a free agent in 2010 is affecting the Knicks more than the Cavaliers.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Wednesday, Dec. 3rd

    Wednesday's NBA action was highlighted by the 36-point drubbing that LeBron James and the Cavaliers handed the Knicks.

  • Jackson Settles In With Cavaliers

    Rookie forward Darnell Jackson has only appeared in three games for the Cavaliers so far but is adapting to the NBA life rather nicely.

  • LeBron: I Won't Stop Answering 2010 Questions

    LeBron James has no intention of turning away from the media circus surrounding his "imminent" free agency when the New York media show up to cover the Knicks on Tuesday.

  • Cavs Owner: NY's Fascination With LeBron Just Talk

    All the talk about LeBron James bolting to New York in 2010 is not worrying Cavaliers' team owner Dan Gilbert.

  • Cavs Climb To First In RealGM's Team Rankings

    How do the Cavaliers respond to the flood of 2010 talk? They keep winning and winning in dominant fashion, climbing to first in our rankings.