James

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	James (LeBron James; 詹姆斯)
Alias(es)	LeBron; “Old King” 1083
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Los Angeles Lakers player; Sacramento Kings player; Team America player; later the Lakers’ second-in-command owner 431 953 1019 1261
Occupation/Role	Professional basketball player; later team owner 1260 1261
Status	Retired from playing after a torn ACL injury 1260
First Appearance	Chapter 22

Background and History

Lakers tenure

James is an established Lakers star whose experience and physicality make him a central offensive option. Early in Wang Yi’s Lakers career, he cautions the rookie not to overtrain, establishing a protective veteran presence 22.

Off the court, James acts as a natural leader and host. He gathers the Lakers at his home after Wang Yi’s wrist recovery, helps Wang Yi find an apartment, and arranges for him to receive a BYD Tang DM-i 95.

He and Wang Yi develop into a potent pick-and-roll partnership. James can screen, drive, score, and deliver precise passes, allowing Wang Yi to attack open space or roll to the basket 98 161 318. Their chemistry becomes so difficult to defend that commentators call it the “Double King Connection” and compare the Lakers to a team with two Jameses on the court 320 321.

Rivalry with Wang Yi

After Wang Yi leaves the Lakers, the two remain friendly despite becoming opponents. At their first tip-off as rivals, both smile and exchange a friendly greeting despite expectations of hostility 431. Their later one-on-one matchups contrast James’ veteran footwork, strength, and shooting with Wang Yi’s speed, vertical leap, and rapid adaptation 510 511.

James recognizes Wang Yi’s extraordinary growth, calling him an “alien” after an acrobatic block and transition pass 323. He also supports Wang Yi after Michael Arthur targets him with insulting remarks, promising that they will “grind this guy into the dirt” when they meet him 1216.

When Wang Yi faces legal trouble after striking someone, James immediately offers assistance, publicly posts his support for Wang Yi, and says he will come to see him 577.

Scoring record and Kings move

James breaks the all-time scoring record against the Nets, reaching 38,388 points on a third-quarter free throw. Wang Yi celebrates the milestone with him, and the two discuss the possibility of eventually breaking one another’s records 814.

After Wang Yi invites him to the Kings, James agrees to join if the team drafts his son Bronny; the Kings immediately do so 813 918. As a King, James reunites with Wang Yi and forms a Big Three with Wang Yi and Paul. He operates both as a scorer and as a central playmaking hub, while his familiarity with Wang Yi enables immediate alley-oop and pick-and-roll chemistry 1019 1043.

James accepts Wang Yi as the Kings’ central figure upon arriving. During the Big Three’s promotional shoot, he voluntarily lets Wang Yi take the center position, recognizing that he has not yet contributed to the franchise 926.

Retirement and ownership

During his retirement tour, James suffers a severe knee injury after Arthur falls onto him during a drive. The injury is confirmed as a torn ACL, ending his season and likely the following one 1249 1260.

James announces his retirement at a press conference, accepting the end of his playing career while praising Wang Yi’s talent and entrusting the team’s future to him 1260. The next day, he acquires Lakers equity and becomes the franchise’s second-in-command owner while remaining in Sacramento 1261.

Post-retirement involvement

James remains close to Wang Yi after retiring, choosing to remain in Sacramento in part so that they can continue meeting, socializing, and pursuing commercial opportunities together 1261. He continues to follow basketball closely, discusses Chinese philosophy with Wang Yi and Mitchell, and remains an enthusiastic supporter of the Kings’ signature plays from the sidelines 1598 2261.

As an observer, James continues to recognize Wang Yi’s development. He praises Wang Yi’s first-quarter organization as better than that of elite point guards and later admits that Wang Yi’s passing vision, passing lanes, and technique have surpassed his own 1800 3785.

Personality

James combines competitive confidence with an approachable, supportive demeanor. He looks after Wang Yi’s health, celebrates his teammates’ successes enthusiastically, and offers reassurance to coaches when games become difficult 22 321.

He is also openly self-assured and playful. After Wang Yi explains why he hid his improved stealing ability until facing the Warriors, James praises him as being “one-thousandth” as smart as himself, making the Lakers laugh 317.

Although he values individual legacy and championships, family is a major priority. His decision to join the Kings is tied directly to the opportunity to play alongside Bronny 918.

James is highly socially adept and commercially shrewd. He makes polished public statements, carefully manages his considerable influence, and views his post-retirement partnership with Wang Yi as a major business opportunity as well as a friendship 1036 1261. He also advises Wang Yi to reduce excessive running and take better care of his knees, reflecting the perspective he has gained from his own long career 813.

Abilities & Skills

Power Driving and Finishing

James uses his size, strength, and balance to overwhelm defenders on drives.

• Dragged Harden for an and-one despite being nearly 38 years old 106.
• Powers through contact for dunks, including against Green in transition 325.
• Can back down much larger-looking opponents from the perimeter to the basket 711.
• Uses mid-air adjustments to evade shot blockers rather than relying solely on direct dunks 1083.
• His declining speed leads him to rely more heavily on strength, footwork, and shooting in isolation 510.
• Remains capable of explosive cuts and alley-oop finishes from a center-axis role, including a dunk created by Wang Yi’s screen and lob pass 1043.
• Answered Morant’s challenge by blocking him at the rim, scoring in transition, and performing his signature Overlord Step celebration 1083.

Fadeaway Jumper and Perimeter Shooting

James remains a reliable scorer away from the rim.

• Creates separation with pivots and turns before shooting fadeaway jumpers 510.
• Hits consecutive three-pointers to seize momentum for the Lakers 337.
• Possesses a logo three-pointer among the abilities Wang Yi can copy 954.
• Uses a standard shooting form even on half-court logo three-pointers, supported by exceptional core and hand strength 322.
• Can take over late-game offense through scoring and playmaking, as demonstrated when he halted Wang Yi’s comeback in the final minute against the Kings 539.

Playmaking and Court Vision

James is an elite facilitator capable of running an offense from multiple positions.

• Delivers pocket passes when defenders trap the ball-handler in pick-and-roll actions 318.
• Works as the Lakers’ main screener to free Wang Yi while conserving energy off the ball 324.
• Functions as the Kings’ offensive center axis, using hand-offs and passing to create cutting lanes for Wang Yi and Paul 1043.
• Has studied the Warriors’ movement for years and can position himself correctly to screen within their offensive system 964.
• Is noted for a superhuman memory that extends back to childhood 1074.
• Can redirect an attempted alley-oop into a pass for an open teammate while airborne, as when he tipped the ball to Capela for a dunk 1040.
• His court vision, playmaking, super memory, and passing are among the wide range of signature abilities available for Wang Yi to copy 954.

Chase-Down Defense

James is renowned for recovery defense and explosive blocks.

• Performs a chase-down block in the Venice Army street game, slapping the ball off the backboard 711.
• Blocks Morant at the rim before answering with a powerful dunk of his own 1083.
• His Chase-Down Block is listed among the signature abilities available to Wang Yi’s God-tier Copy Card 954.
• Can still defend Wang Yi effectively for short stretches by using his large frame to deny driving lanes 510.
• His defensive arsenal also includes board blocks and suffocating on-ball defense, abilities that Wang Yi can select through the God-tier Copy Card 954.

Relationships

• Wang Yi — Former Lakers teammate, later rival, then Kings teammate. James mentors and protects Wang Yi early on, builds the Double King Connection with him, and remains friendly after they become opponents 22 161 431 813 1019 1260. He publicly supports Wang Yi during his legal troubles, stays in Sacramento after retiring in order to remain close to him, and continues to admire his growth as a playmaker 577 1261 3785.
• Bronny James — Eldest son. James wants to play with him professionally and agrees to join the Kings after they draft Bronny 812 918 1043. He is an extremely proud and vocal father, exuberantly celebrating when Bronny dunks over Thick Eyebrows 1231.
• Bryce James — Younger son. James takes pride in Bryce’s basketball potential and gives him guidance after his high-school game 281.
• Savannah — Wife. She hosts Wang Yi at the James family home and manages the household’s nutrition carefully 812.
• Thick Eyebrows — Lakers teammate and frequent defensive partner; the two attempt to contain Wang Yi together during their rivalry games 431 434 510.
• Chris Paul — Longtime friend who later joins James and Wang Yi as part of the Kings’ Big Three 813 1043.
• Wade and Anthony — Close friends who attend James’s scoring-record celebration 813.
• Frank Vogel — Lakers coach who relies on James’ confidence and basketball IQ when planning the offense around him and Wang Yi 63 321.
• Michael Arthur — Highly talented Lakers rookie who publicly claims to be stronger than James and later insults Wang Yi. James is eager to compete with Arthur, whose fall onto James’ knee ultimately precipitates James’ career-ending ACL injury 1216 1249 1260.

Notable Quotes

“You’re playing smarter and smarter, already reaching one-thousandth of my basketball IQ.” 317

“Sorry, bro, I can’t stand the ‘Sou Ma Bu’.” 711

“I support you, my brother @Wang Yi.” 577

Trivia

• James’s social-media influence is valued at $470,356 per tweet, ranked fourth among global athletes at the time of his retirement announcement 1261.
• During a disguised street game as part of the Emperor Team, James imitates Wang Yi’s post-up style and learns Wang Yi’s signature Chinese taunt before using a chase-down block and alley-oop dunk to expose the team’s real level 711.
• James’s extensive memory is evident from childhood: he was the only child in his group able to remember every character combination in the fighting game Kung Fu Shark 1074.