" First Day Out " is a song by American rapper Tee Grizzley . It was released on November 7, 2016, by 300 Entertainment as the lead single from his debut mixtape, My Moment (2017). It was written by Tee Grizzley and Helluva, and produced by the latter.
130-425: Terry Sanchez Wallace Jr. (born March 23, 1994), known professionally as Tee Grizzley , is an American rapper. He first began posting music online in 2011; following a two year prison sentence, he released the song " First Day Out " in 2017. It quickly gained viral status—earning two million views on YouTube in under three weeks—due to a social media challenge enacted by basketball player LeBron James , after which
260-713: A pay-per-view basis throughout the season, but ended up not being profitable. For the year, James averaged 30.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 2.9 steals per game, was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team for an unprecedented third consecutive year, and was named Gatorade National Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. He participated in three year-end high school basketball all-star games—the EA Sports Roundball Classic ,
390-566: A 130–121 come-from-behind victory over the Atlanta Hawks . On January 2, 2023, James recorded 43 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in a 121–115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets . He joined Michael Jordan as the only two players with back-to-back 40-point games at 38 years of age or older. On January 9, James received his 66th player-of-the-week award, doubling the career total of runner-up Bryant. Four days later, he became
520-446: A 19-track record that includes guest appearances from artists such as the late King Von and Young Dolph , as well as Lil Durk , YNW Melly , Quavo , G Herbo , and Big Sean . On April 15, 2022, Tee Grizzley released the mixtape Half Tee Half Beast , along with a video for the track "Robbery Part 3". He explained the mixtape's title: "Yeah, I"m human like everyone else, but also the things I've been through and had to survive made me
650-593: A 7.6 box plus–minus (first among players in his age group) and averages of 30.3 points (first by 6.9 points among players in his age range), 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.9 threes, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game on 52–35–75 shooting ranges. On May 24, James was named to the All-NBA Third Team for the second time; it was his 18th consecutive All-NBA Team selection, extending the record for most selections in NBA history. On August 18, 2022, James re-signed with
780-531: A Game 7 victory, leading Miami over San Antonio with 37 points. James was named Finals MVP for the second straight season, averaging 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.3 steals per game for the championship round. On March 3 of the 2013–14 season , James scored a career-high and franchise-record 61 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats . He converted on his first eight three-point field goal attempts through three quarters, setting
910-485: A beast". On October 4, 2024, Tee Grizzley released his fifth studio album Post Traumatic . It was preceded by the singles "Suffer in Silence", " Swear to God ", "Robbery 7", "Detroit", " Blow for Blow " and "Situationship", which were all released in 2024. In February 2021, My'Eisha Agnew gave birth to Wallace's first child, a son named Terry Wallace III. Grizzley is an avid gamer and began streaming in 2020 to fans on
1040-476: A career-high 93 total blocks. James also became only the fourth postmerger player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in a single season. Behind his play and the acquisition of All-Star guard Mo Williams , Cleveland went a franchise record 66–16 and fell just one game short of matching the best home record in league history. With final averages of 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, James became
1170-570: A championship contender after having missed the playoffs since 2014 and not appearing in the Finals since 2010. Following his signing, the team rounded out their roster with a controversial collection of playmakers and veterans. To begin the 2018–19 season , the Lakers struggled to find effective lineups and recorded only two wins through their first seven games. In November, they began a turnaround, which included two of James's strongest performances of
1300-576: A first-person essay in Sports Illustrated that he intended to return to the Cavaliers. In contrast to The Decision , his announcement to return to Cleveland was well received. The next day, James officially signed with the team, who had compiled a league-worst 97–215 record in the four seasons following his departure. A month after James' signing, the Cavaliers acquired Kevin Love from
1430-630: A game against the Toronto Raptors , doing so in over 100 fewer games than Daugherty. James' 30 points per game were also the highest in the league, marking his first scoring title. Despite his individual accomplishments, Cleveland's record fell from the year before to 45–37. Seeded fourth in the East entering the playoffs , the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in the first round for the third consecutive season before being eliminated in seven games by
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#17327974260591560-491: A game-high 25 points on 10-for-21 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Lakers lost to the Suns in six games, marking the first time James lost in the first round in his career. James finished the series averaging 23.3 points, his fourth-lowest scoring output for a series over his career and his lowest mark since averaging 22.8 in the 2014 Eastern Conference finals. He made his 17th consecutive All-NBA Team selection, extending
1690-586: A game-winning shot against the Pacers and another against the Raptors , after which a new nickname, "LeBronto" was popularized. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals , James scored a playoff career-high 51 points, but Cleveland lost 124–114 in overtime. Following the loss, James injured his hand after punching a wall in the locker room, which hindered his effectiveness for the remainder of the series. The Cavaliers lost
1820-565: A junior, he helped lead the Fighting Irish to the state semifinals. James did not play during his senior year because of a wrist injury that he sustained in an AAU basketball game. Some sports analysts, football critics, high school coaches, as well as former and current professional players have speculated that James could have played in the National Football League (NFL). James was selected by his hometown team,
1950-539: A loan for the vehicle by utilizing James's future earning power as an NBA player. This prompted an investigation by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) because its guidelines stated that no amateur may accept any gift valued over $ 100 as a reward for athletic performance. James was cleared of any wrongdoing because he had accepted the luxury vehicle from a family member and not from an agent or any outside source. Later in
2080-715: A matchup of conference leaders, followed by a streak-breaking victory over the Los Angeles Clippers . Regular season play resumed in July and concluded in August within the confined NBA Bubble , where James ended the regular season as the league leader in assists for the first time in his career, averaging 10.2 assists per game. He earned a record 16th All-NBA Team selection as part of the First Team, extending his record First Team selections to 13. The Lakers entered
2210-548: A matchup with the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals . The Spurs at the time were coached by Gregg Popovich and featured a prime Tim Duncan , Tony Parker , Manu Ginóbili , and Bruce Bowen . With no other significant scoring threats, the Spurs built its defense around stopping James from getting into the paint. As James did not have a reliable jump shot yet nor another offensive weapon on his team, he struggled against
2340-556: A member of the U.S. national team . In addition to being the NBA's all-time leading scorer and ranking fourth in career assists , James holds several individual honors: four Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards , four Finals MVP Awards , three All-Star Game MVP Awards , and the inaugural NBA Cup MVP award. He has been named an All-Star a record 20 times, selected to the All-NBA Team 20 times (including 13 First Team selections) and
2470-412: A more consistent defensive effort. Behind James' leadership, the Lakers opened the 2019–20 season with a 17–2 record, matching the best start in franchise history. On January 25, James passed team legend Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time regular season scoring list, the day before Bryant died in a helicopter crash . On January 31, prior to the Lakers' first game in the wake of the accident, which
2600-515: A move that stirred local controversy, they chose to attend St. Vincent–St. Mary High School , a private Catholic school with predominantly white students. As a 6-foot-2-inch (1.88 m) tall freshman, James averaged 18 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the St. Vincent–St. Mary varsity basketball team. The Fighting Irish went 27–0 en route to the Division III state title, making them
2730-411: A new record for the most three-point field goals made in a 60-point game. James also set the record for most points in a single game while wearing a mask. Throughout the year, he was one of the few staples for a Heat roster that used 20 different starting lineups due to injuries, finishing with averages of 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game on 56.7 percent shooting. In the second round of
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#17327974260592860-505: A number of historical milestones; on March 30, he set an NBA record with 867 straight games scoring in double digits. James eventually finished the season with averages of 27.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 4.2 turnovers per game. In the playoffs , James guided the Cavaliers to another Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors . Along the way, he had some of the most memorable moments of his career, including
2990-450: A punch line for critics. In retrospect, James has expressed some regret over his handling of The Decision . James officially signed a 6-year, $ 110 million contract with the Heat on July 10, 2010, through a sign-and-trade deal which sent two second- and two first-round draft picks to the Cavaliers and gave the team the option to swap first round picks with the Heat in 2012. As part of
3120-401: A rematch for James from his first Finals six years earlier. At the beginning of the series, he was criticized for his lack of aggressiveness and poor shot selection as Miami fell behind 2–3. In Game 6, James recorded his second triple-double of the series, including 16 fourth quarter points, to lead the Heat to a comeback victory. In Game 7, he tied the Finals record for most points scored in
3250-402: A streak of 23 consecutive 25-point games. In December, James became the second player in NBA history (after Michael Jordan) to post 40 points and no turnovers at age 35 or older. In January, James met the minimum criteria for points per game by playing at least 70 percent of his team's games, averaging 28.6 points, and became the oldest player to average 25+ points per game, having already been
3380-814: A superteam with Bosh and Wade in Miami and not trying to win a championship in Cleveland, though Jordan did acknowledge that the options players had at the time were much more expansive than those he and others had in the 1980s and 1990s. Some commentators did defend James' decision to join the Miami Heat by noting the Cavaliers' inability to build a strong supporting cast around him. They argued that other NBA greats had benefitted from talented teammates: Magic Johnson had Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy , Larry Bird had Kevin McHale (basketball) and Robert Parish on
3510-434: A then career-high 17 consecutive games, and the Lakers fell out of playoff contention without him, marking the first time that James missed the playoffs since 2005. In March, the Lakers announced that James would begin a minutes restriction, and he was later officially ruled out for the rest of the season. James' final averages were 27.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. Despite his inconsistent campaign, James
3640-601: A three-pointer to give the Heat a lead, helping them win the game despite missing time with leg cramps. In Game 5, he registered a triple-double as Miami defeated Oklahoma City for their second-ever championship and James' first championship. James was unanimously voted the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player with averages of 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. His full postseason run, in which James averaged 30.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game,
3770-479: Is the first player in NBA history to accumulate $ 1 billion in earnings as an active player. James has been featured in books, documentaries (including winning three Sports Emmy Awards as an executive producer), and television commercials. He was among Time ' s 100 most influential people in the world in 2005, 2013, 2017, and 2019 – the most selections for a professional athlete. James has won 20 ESPY Awards , hosted Saturday Night Live , and starred in
3900-407: Is widely recognized as one of the best players in the sport's history and is often compared with Michael Jordan in debates on the greatest basketball player of all time. James has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, having made eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018. He also won the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023 with the Lakers and three Olympic gold medals as
4030-472: The 2006–2007 season , James finished the regular season averaging 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. With a starting five featuring James, Larry Hughes , Drew Gooden , Aleksandar Pavlović , and Zydrunas Ilgauskas , the Cavaliers finished the season with 50 wins for the second consecutive year and entered the playoffs as the #2-seed in the Eastern Conference. In
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4160-404: The 2020 NBA championship and his fourth Finals MVP. On February 7, 2023, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the leading scorer in league history, and the following year, he became part of the first father-son teammate duo in NBA history, playing alongside his son Bronny with the Lakers. Off the court, James has earned further wealth and fame from numerous endorsement contracts. He
4290-601: The All-Defensive Team six times, and was a runner-up for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award twice in his career. The oldest active player in the NBA , he is tied with Vince Carter for the record for the most seasons played in league history , with 22. James grew up playing basketball for St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio . He was heavily touted by
4420-554: The Boston Celtics for the second consecutive year. In Game 5, he scored Miami's last 10 points to help seal a series-clinching win. After the final buzzer, James famously knelt on the court in an emotional moment, later telling reporters that it was an extremely personal victory for him and the team. The Heat eventually advanced to the Finals , where they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in six games. James received
4550-627: The Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time since departing as a free agent. He scored 38 points and led Miami to a victory while being booed every time he touched the ball. The Heat eventually turned their season around and finished as the East's second seed, with James averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game on 51 percent shooting. In the Eastern Conference Semifinals , James and his teammates found themselves matched up with
4680-622: The Cleveland Cavaliers , as the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft . In his first regular season game, James scored 25 points in a 106–92 loss to the Sacramento Kings , setting an NBA record for the most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his debut performance. At the conclusion of the 2003–2004 season , James became the first Cavalier to receive the NBA Rookie of the Year Award . With final averages of 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, he also became
4810-571: The Eastern Conference . Around the league, teams took note of his rapid development, and Denver Nuggets coach George Karl told Sports Illustrated : "It's weird talking about a 20-year-old kid being a great player, but he is a great player ... He's the exception to almost every rule." On March 20, James scored 56 points against the Toronto Raptors , setting Cleveland's new single-game points record. With final averages of 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, he
4940-495: The Eastern Conference Finals , James scored a buzzer-beating layup to give Miami a one-point victory against the Pacers . Throughout the series, his supporting cast struggled significantly, and his added scoring load prompted James to compare his responsibilities to those of his "Cleveland days". Despite these struggles, the Heat advanced to the Finals for a meeting with the San Antonio Spurs , signifying
5070-559: The Jordan Brand Capital Classic , and the McDonald's All-American Game —losing his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility and making it official that he would enter the 2003 NBA draft. Also during his senior year, James was the centerpiece of several controversies. For his 18th birthday, James skirted state amateur bylaws by accepting a Hummer H2 as a gift from his mother, who had secured
5200-546: The Miami Heat , and quickly took control of the series with a 2–0 lead. In Game 5, James had his best statistical performance of the Finals with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in a memorable duel with Miami's Jimmy Butler , but Los Angeles was ultimately defeated in a three-point game. The Lakers eliminated the Heat in Game 6, which earned James, who averaged 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game during
5330-476: The Minnesota Timberwolves , forming a new star trio along with Kyrie Irving . In January of the 2014–2015 season , James missed two weeks due to left knee and lower back strains, which at the time represented the longest stretch of missed games in his career. In total, James played a then career-low 69 games and his final averages were 25.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. In
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5460-681: The moniker of ASBH Tee, and they began uploading their songs to YouTube . In 2011, his mother was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking and released in late 2020. His father was murdered in 2012. Wallace was the first member of his family to attend college in generations. He attended Michigan State University to study finance and accounting. He and a friend began to burglarize other students' dormitories. They stole $ 20,000 worth of electronics and money from other students in February 2014. On February 27, Wallace and Jeremy Ford were caught but released pending investigation. Wallace went on
5590-535: The COVID-19 pandemic, began after the shortest offseason in NBA history with a 116–109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers . On December 31, James became the first player in NBA history to score 10 points or more in 1,000 consecutive games in a 121–107 victory over the San Antonio Spurs . On February 18, 2021, James became the third player in NBA history with 35,000 career points, joining Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone ; aged 36 years and 50 days, he
5720-503: The Cavaliers opened the series with a 2–1 lead before losing in six games. Despite the loss, he received serious consideration for the Finals MVP Award, averaging 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. During the 2015–16 season , James was criticized for his role in several off-court controversies, including the midseason firing of Cavaliers' coach David Blatt . Despite these distractions, Cleveland finished
5850-537: The Cavaliers qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998. In his postseason debut, James recorded a triple-double in a winning effort over the Washington Wizards . In Game 3 of the series, he made the first game-winning shot of his career, and made another in Game 5. Cleveland would go on to defeat the Wizards before being ousted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round. In
5980-422: The Cavaliers to two consecutive wins to stave off elimination. In Game 7, he posted a triple-double and made a number of key plays, including a chasedown block on Andre Iguodala 's go-ahead layup attempt, as Cleveland emerged victorious, winning the city's first professional sports title in 52 years and becoming the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3–1 series deficit in the Finals. James became just
6110-556: The Cavaliers; James later described it as one of the "strangest" years of his career. Following a January defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans , James publicly criticized Cleveland's front office for constructing a team that he felt was too "top heavy", for which he received countercriticism. The Cavaliers finished the season as the East's second seed, with James averaging 26.4 points and career highs in rebounds (8.6), assists (8.7), and turnovers (4.1) per game. In Game 3 of
6240-576: The Celtics, and Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen with the Bulls. James drew further criticism in a September interview with CNN when he claimed that race might have been a factor in the fallout from The Decision . As a result of his actions during the 2010 free agency period, James quickly gained a reputation as one of America's most disliked athletes, which marked a radical change from prior years. The phrase "taking my talents to South Beach" became
6370-425: The Celtics, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most 30-point games in NBA history. James recorded 516 30-point games in 1,386 career appearances. On December 28, he played in his 1,393rd game, breaking a tie with Tim Duncan for 10th-most in NBA history. The next game, on his 38th birthday, James had a then season-high 47 points on 18-for-27 shooting from the field, along with 10 rebounds and nine assists in
6500-470: The D to the A " featuring Lil Yachty was released in March 2017. He released "No Effort" and its accompanying music video on March 31, 2017. His debut mixtape My Moment was released on April 7, 2017. Grizzley said that his record sales tripled after his song was featured in a LeBron James Instagram post. Grizzley's song "Teetroit" was released on July 28, 2017. The single "Beef", featuring Meek Mill ,
6630-455: The Heat in 2014, James opted out of his contract and returned to the Cavaliers. In 2016 , he led the Cavaliers to victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Finals by coming back from a 3–1 deficit , delivering the team's first championship and ending the Cleveland sports curse . In 2018, James exercised his contract option to leave the Cavaliers and signed with the Lakers, where he won
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#17327974260596760-426: The Heat to a series-tying victory with 35 points on a 64 percent shooting rate. San Antonio eventually eliminated the Heat in five games, ending Miami's quest for a three-peat. For the Finals, James averaged 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. On June 25, 2014, James opted out of his contract with the Heat, and on July 1, he officially became an unrestricted free agent. On July 11, James revealed via
6890-497: The Heat's loss to the Mavericks, the experience inspired James to leave behind the villain role that he had been embracing, which helped James regain a sense of joy on the court. Behind his expanded skillset, Miami began the year with a franchise-best 18–6 record. James was eventually named MVP for the third time, finishing with averages of 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game on 53 percent shooting. In
7020-467: The Heat. The telecast was broadcast from the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut and raised $ 2.5 million for the charity. An additional $ 3.5 million was raised from advertising revenue, which was donated to other charities. The day before the special, fellow free agents Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade also announced that they would sign with Miami; reports later arose that back in 2006
7150-465: The Lakers ended with a 42–30 record, finishing No. 7 due to tiebreakers and facing the No. 8-seed Warriors in the play-in tournament . The Lakers won 103–100 after James scored the go-ahead, three-point shot in the final minute, posting a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with two steals and a block. His 34-foot (10 m) shot over Stephen Curry before the shot clock buzzer
7280-602: The Lakers on a two-year, $ 97.1 million contract. The contract extension made him the highest-paid athlete in NBA history at $ 528.9 million, surpassing Kevin Durant in all-time earnings. On October 20, James made his 2,144th three-pointer in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, surpassing Paul Pierce for tenth in total NBA career three-pointers made. On October 28, James posted 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals in an 111–102 loss to
7410-563: The Minnesota Timberwolves. He recorded his 1,135th career 20-point game, passing Karl Malone for the most such games in NBA history. On December 2, in a 133–129 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks , James recorded 28 points and 11 assists. He recorded his 10,142nd assist, surpassing Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA all-time career assists list. On December 13, James scored 33 points in a 122–118 overtime loss to
7540-506: The NBA MVP award in 2009 and 2010. James left in 2010 as a free agent to join the Miami Heat ; this was announced in a nationally televised special titled The Decision and is among the most controversial free agency moves in sports history. James won his first two NBA championships while playing for the Heat in 2012 and 2013 ; in both of these years, he also earned the league's MVP and Finals MVP awards. After his fourth season with
7670-728: The Scientist ) entered the Billboard Hot 100 once more. Wallace was born on March 23, 1994, in Detroit , and was raised by his grandmother near the intersection of Joy Rd. & Southfield Freeway in the Warrendale neighborhood due to his mother and father constantly being in and out of prison. In middle school he began developing an interest in rap music and eventually formed the musical group All Stars Ball Hard (ASBH) along with three of his friends, JR, Po, and Lee. Wallace took
7800-420: The Spurs' zone defense . He averaged 22 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game on just 35.6 percent shooting, as Cleveland was eliminated in a four-game sweep. In February of the 2007–2008 season , James was named All-Star Game MVP for the second time behind a 27-point, eight-rebound, and nine-assist performance. On March 21, he moved past Brad Daugherty as the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer in
7930-489: The Year . St. Vincent–St. Mary finished the year with a 23–4 record, ending their season with a loss in the Division II championship game. Following the loss, James unsuccessfully petitioned for a change to the NBA's draft eligibility rules in an attempt to enter the 2002 NBA draft . During this time, he used marijuana , which he said was to help cope with the stress that resulted from the constant media attention he
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#17327974260598060-401: The ages" by Sports Illustrated . Miami eventually finished the year with a franchise and league best 66–16 record, and James was named MVP for the fourth time, falling just one vote shy of becoming the first player in NBA history to win the award unanimously. His final season averages were 26.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game on 56.5 percent shooting. In Game 1 of
8190-517: The best high school basketball player in America right now". During the season, James also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated , becoming the first high school basketball underclassman to do so. With averages of 28 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals per game, he was again named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team, and became the first junior to be named male basketball Gatorade National Player of
8320-509: The brunt of the criticism for the loss, averaging only three points in fourth quarters in the series and scored just eight points in Game 4, a game Miami lost by just three points. His Finals scoring average of 17.8 points per game signified an 8.9-point drop from the regular season, the largest point drop-off in league history. The 2011–2012 season was delayed by a lockout , and during that extended summer, James worked with Hakeem Olajuwon in order to improve his post up game. Humbled by
8450-418: The burden of scoring, and he thought he could be the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double in a season. Upon leaving the Cavaliers, James drew intense criticism from sports analysts, executives, fans, and current and former players. The Decision itself was also scrutinized and viewed as unnecessary. Many thought that the prolonged wait for James' choice was unprofessional as not even
8580-479: The conference finals against the Boston Celtics . Facing elimination in Game 6, James recorded 45 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Heat to victory in what The New York Times called a "career-defining performance". Miami won Game 7 to advance to the Finals , earning them a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and James' budding rival Kevin Durant . Late in Game 4 of the series, James hit
8710-573: The end of the Lakers season". On April 5, the Lakers were eliminated from both playoff and play-in contention for the first time since 2019 (James's first season with the Lakers) after a 121–110 loss to the Phoenix Suns . It marked the fourth time in James' career that he missed the playoffs. James was ruled out the rest of the season due to soreness in his left ankle. He finished the season with
8840-480: The entirety of his debut mixtape. After being released from prison, where he took the name Tee Grizzley, he released his debut single "First Day Out" in November 2016. The music video, posted to YouTube , gained over 2 million views in less than three weeks. He later signed to 300 Entertainment & Atlantic Records in 2017. He released his second single, "Second Day Out", in February 2017. His third single " From
8970-527: The eventual-champion Boston Celtics in the next round. During the decisive seventh game in Boston, James scored 45 points and Paul Pierce scored 41 in a game the Associated Press described as a "shootout". At the end of the 2008–2009 season , James finished second in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award voting and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team , posting 23 chase-down blocks and
9100-603: The first Cavalier to win the MVP Award. Reflecting on James' performance for ESPN, John Hollinger later wrote: "He's having what is arguably the greatest individual season in history, and it's time we gave him his due for it." In the playoffs , Cleveland swept the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks to earn a matchup with the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 1 of
9230-435: The first player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in a game against all NBA franchises. On January 19, James was named as a starter at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game , tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for the most All-Star selections (19). It was also James's 19th consecutive All-Star appearance, surpassing Bryant's previous mark. On January 31, James put up a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in
9360-492: The first player-created NBA superteam he became only the third reigning MVP to change teams and the first since Moses Malone in 1982. That evening, the Heat threw a welcome party for their new " Big Three " at the American Airlines Arena , an event that took on a rock concert atmosphere. During the gathering, James predicted a dynasty for the Heat and alluded to multiple championships. Outside of Miami,
9490-465: The first round of the playoffs , he registered 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists against the Indiana Pacers , leading Cleveland to a comeback victory after trailing by 25 points at halftime, representing the largest halftime deficit overcome in NBA playoff history. In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics , James scored 35 points and surpassed Michael Jordan as
9620-586: The first two rounds of the playoffs, LeBron led the team to wins over the Washington Wizards and New Jersey Nets. The Cavaliers then faced the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, he logged 48 points with nine rebounds and seven assists. His performance is considered one of the greatest playoff performances of all time as he scored 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including 25 straight, and
9750-526: The game-winning layup with two seconds left. The Cavaliers won 109–107 double-overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons . After the game, play-by-play announcer Marv Albert called the performance "one of the greatest moments in postseason history" and color commentator Steve Kerr described it as " Jordan -esque". In 2012, ESPN ranked the performance the fourth greatest in modern NBA playoff history. The Cavaliers went on to win Game 6 and claim their first-ever Eastern Conference championship , earning them
9880-415: The league's all-time postseason scoring leader. The Cavaliers won the game and the series, advancing to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive time against the Golden State Warriors , who had signed James' rival Kevin Durant during the off-season. Behind averages of 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.0 assists per game, James became the first player to average a triple-double in the Finals, but Cleveland
10010-429: The longest absence of his career. In May, James was sidelined again after leaving a game against the Toronto Raptors , but he returned for the final two games, and finished the season with averages of 25.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists on 51.3 percent shooting in 45 out of 72 games; this was his 17th consecutive season averaging at least 25 points per game, the most in NBA history. In an injury-laden season,
10140-454: The mixtape Still My Moment on November 9, 2018. In May 2019, he released the single "Locked Up". On August 20, 2019, his vehicle was shot at in Detroit, Michigan . His aunt/manager Jobina Brown was killed in the shooting, she was 41. He and the driver survived the incident unharmed. On September 20, 2019, Grizzley released his single " Satish " accompanied with a music video to commemorate Brown's death. In January 2020, Tee Grizzley released
10270-500: The national media as a future NBA superstar for his all-around scoring, passing, athleticism and playmaking abilities. A prep-to-pro , James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft . Named the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year , he soon established himself as one of the league's premier players, leading the Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 2007 and winning
10400-575: The official remix was released featuring American rapper Meek Mill . Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. LeBron James LeBron Raymone James Sr. ( / l ə ˈ b r ɒ n / ; lə- BRON ; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed " King James ", he
10530-432: The oldest player to have multiple 50-point games in a season, as well as the first Lakers player since Bryant in 2008 to have back-to-back 50-point home games; it was James' 15th 50-point game in his 19-year career, including the postseason. He also recorded his 10,000th career assist, becoming the only player in NBA history to record at least 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists. On March 27, James became just
10660-556: The only boys high school team in Ohio to finish the season undefeated. As a sophomore, James averaged 25.3 points and 7.4 rebounds, along with 5.5 assists and 3.7 steals per game. For some home games during the season, St. Vincent–St. Mary played at the University of Akron 's 5,492-seat Rhodes Arena to satisfy ticket demand from alumni, fans, as well as college and NBA scouts who wanted to see James play. The Fighting Irish finished
10790-607: The playoffs as the top seed in the West and advanced to the NBA Finals convincingly, with only three total losses along the way. In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets , James helped clinch the conference championship by scoring a game-high 38 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter. In the Finals, James and his teammates found themselves matched up with his former team,
10920-539: The playoffs , Cleveland advanced past the Chicago Bulls to earn a matchup with the Boston Celtics in the second round. James was heavily criticized for not playing well in Game 5 of the series, shooting only 20 percent on 14 shots and scoring 15 points. The team suffered its worst loss in franchise history, and at the conclusion of the game, James walked off the court to a smattering of boos from Cleveland's home crowd. The Cavaliers were officially eliminated from
11050-497: The playoffs , James tied a career postseason-high by scoring 49 points in Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets . In the next round, Miami defeated the Pacers to earn their fourth consecutive Finals berth, becoming one of only four teams in NBA history to do so. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals , James missed most of the fourth quarter because of leg cramps, helping the San Antonio Spurs take an early series lead. In Game 2, he led
11180-453: The postseason in Game 6, with James posting 27 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists in the losing effort. James became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 1, 2010. During this time, he was contacted by several teams, including the Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers , Miami Heat , New York Knicks , New Jersey Nets , and Cavaliers. On July 8, James announced on a live ESPN special titled The Decision that he would sign with
11310-603: The postseason with a career playoff-high 35.3 points per game. In February of the 2009–10 season , James was forced into a temporary point guard role following a series of injuries to players in the Cavaliers' backcourt. Behind his leadership, Cleveland lost no momentum, finishing the year with the best record in the league for the second consecutive season. Despite only playing 39 minutes per game, James increased his statistical production, averaging 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 block per game on 50 percent shooting en route to another MVP Award. To open
11440-537: The record for most selections in NBA history, being named for the third time to the All-NBA Second Team. For the 2021–22 season , James was joined by Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook . In a game against the Pistons on November 21, James was ejected in the third quarter after getting into a scuffle with Isaiah Stewart during the 121–116 victory. This was the second time in his career that he
11570-725: The run, and fled to Kentucky . On July 1, 2014, Wallace was one of three people arrested following an attempted robbery at a jewelry store in Lexington, Kentucky . Wallace was sentenced to nine months for the robbery, and, while already serving that sentence, he was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years for the Michigan State robberies in September 2015. On October 16, 2016, he was released from prison in Michigan. While in prison, Wallace began to take rapping more seriously and wrote
11700-477: The same period, he surpassed Oscar Robertson for 4th all-time free throws made, and Alvin Robertson for 10th all-time in career steals. In February, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored in both the regular season and playoffs; by March, he passed Karl Malone for second in the all-time minutes and regular season scoring lists. At the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held in Cleveland, James
11830-588: The season 26–1 and repeated as state champions. For his outstanding play, James was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team , becoming the first sophomore to do either. In 2001, during the summer before his junior year, James was the subject of a feature article in Slam magazine in which writer Ryan Jones lauded the 16-year-old James, who had grown to 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m), as "[possibly]
11960-498: The season, James accepted two throwback jerseys worth $ 845 from an urban clothing store in exchange for posing for pictures, officially violating OHSAA rules and resulting in his being stripped of his high school sports eligibility. James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the year. The Irish were also forced to forfeit one of their wins, their only official loss that season. In his first game back after
12090-539: The season. On November 14, he registered 44 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers . Four days later, James scored a season-high 51 points in a victory over the Heat . After blowing out the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, Los Angeles improved their record to 20–14, but James suffered a groin injury, the first major injury of his career. James missed
12220-469: The second player in NBA history to reach 38,000 points. On January 16, James had a season high 48 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in a 140–132 victory over the Houston Rockets . It was his 100th career game with 40 or more points – including the postseason. On January 23, James scored 46 points, including a career-high nine 3-pointers, in a 133–115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming
12350-425: The second player in NBA history to score 37,000 points. Due to an ankle injury in late March, he missed out on a close three-players run for the NBA scoring title , having only played 56 games, two less than the necessary to qualify; aged 37, James would have broken Jordan's record of oldest scoring leader at 34. For The Athletic , Bill Oram wrote that James' ankle injury felt like "the moment that might signal
12480-400: The second round of the playoffs , Miami temporarily lost Bosh to an abdominal injury and found themselves trailing the Indiana Pacers 2–1. James responded with a 40-point, 18-rebound, and nine-assist outing in Game 4 to help even the series. To compensate for Bosh's absence, the Heat embraced a small-ball lineup with James at power forward , which they retained even after Bosh's return in
12610-504: The second round of the playoffs , he hit a baseline jumper at the buzzer to give Cleveland a 2–2 series tie with the Chicago Bulls . In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks to advance to the NBA Finals , making James the first player since the 1960s to play in five consecutive Finals. For most of the Finals against the Golden State Warriors , Irving and Love were sidelined due to injury, giving James more offensive responsibilities. Behind his leadership,
12740-444: The second-highest point total of his career and tied a franchise record. In January, the Cavaliers had a losing record, and James was criticized for his lackluster effort. The next month, James won his third All-Star Game MVP Award, after posting 29 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and several key plays to help Team LeBron win over Team Curry. Following another round of trades in February, Cleveland returned to form and James reached
12870-503: The series in four games, with James averaging 34 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 10.0 assists per game for the Finals. On June 29, 2018, James opted out of his contract with the Cavaliers and became an unrestricted free agent. Two days later, his management company, Klutch Sports , announced that he would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers ; the deal was officially completed on July 9. In an interview with Sports Illustrated , James's agent Rich Paul explained: "In 2010, when he went to Miami, it
13000-519: The series, his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP award. At 35 years and 287 days old, James became the second-oldest player in league history to win the award, and the only player in NBA history to win the award with three different franchises. James and teammate Danny Green also became the third and fourth players in NBA history to win at least one championship with three different teams each. The 2020–2021 season , reduced to 72 games for each team and starting on December 22, 2020, due to
13130-477: The series, James scored 49 points on 66 percent shooting in a losing effort for the Cavaliers. In Game 2, he hit a game-winner to tie the series at 1–1. Cleveland would lose the series in six games, and following the loss in Game 6, James immediately left the floor without shaking hands with his opponents, which was an act that many media members viewed as unsportsmanlike . For the series, James averaged 38.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game, finishing
13260-474: The single "Colors" on February 2, 2018. The single "Don't Even Trip" featuring Moneybagg Yo was released on March 14, 2018. On March 9, 2018, Grizzley had a feature in Lil Yachty 's new album Lil Boat 2 in the song "Get Money Bros.". His debut studio album, Activated , was released on May 11, 2018. In August, he received a 2018 MTV Video Music Award nomination for Push Artist of the Year. He released
13390-648: The single "Red Light". In March, he released the single "Payroll" featuring Payroll Giovanni. His song "No Talkin" was featured in the Netflix film Coffee & Kareem . He released the song "I Spy" on May 1, and "Mr. Officer" on June 5 in response to the murder of George Floyd and police brutality . The song features Queen Naija and members of the Detroit Youth Choir. He released the mixtape The Smartest on June 19. On May 7, 2021, Tee Grizzley released his third studio album, Built for Whatever ,
13520-564: The song peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led him to sign with 300 Entertainment . Its release preceded his debut mixtape My Moment (2017), and was followed by the single " From the D to the A " (featuring Lil Yachty ), which received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His collaborative mixtape with Lil Durk , Bloodas (2018),
13650-459: The spectacle was not well-received, furthering the negative public perception of James. Throughout the 2010–11 season , the media and opposing fanbases treated James and the Heat as villains. To begin the year, they struggled to adjust to these new circumstances, going only 9–8 after 17 games. James later admitted that the constant negativity surrounding the team made him play with an angrier demeanor than in years past. On December 2, James faced
13780-591: The sports film Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). He has been a part-owner of Liverpool F.C. since 2011 and leads the LeBron James Family Foundation, which has opened an elementary school, housing complex, retail plaza, and medical center in Akron, Ohio . James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio , to Gloria Marie James, who was only 16 at the time of his birth. His father, Anthony McClelland, has an extensive criminal record and
13910-418: The suspension, James scored a career-high 52 points. St. Vincent–St. Mary went on to win the Division II championship, marking their third division title in four years. As an underclassman, James played wide receiver for St. Vincent–St. Mary's football team. He was recruited by some Division I programs , including Notre Dame . At the end of his second year, James was named first team all-state, and as
14040-461: The teams courting him were aware of his decision until moments before the show. Upon learning that James would not be returning to Cleveland, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert published an open letter to fans in which he aggressively denounced James' actions. Some angry fans of the team recorded videos of themselves burning his jersey. Former NBA players, including Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson , were also critical of James, condemning him for forming
14170-412: The third player in league history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game as a rookie. Cleveland ultimately finished the season 35–47, failing to make the playoffs despite an 18-game improvement over the previous year. In the 2004–2005 season , James earned his first NBA All-Star Game selection, contributing 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in a winning effort for
14300-424: The third player to record a triple-double in an NBA Finals Game 7, and behind series averages of 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 2.6 steals per game, he also became the first player in league history to lead both teams in all five statistical categories for a playoff round, culminating in a unanimous Finals MVP selection. The 2016–17 season was marred by injuries and unexpected losses for
14430-453: The trio had discussed among themselves their upcoming 2010 free agencies. James decided to join with Bosh and Wade in part so that he could shoulder less of the offensive load; James thought that his improved teammates would give him a better chance of winning an NBA championship than had he stayed in Cleveland. Heat president Pat Riley played a major role in selling James on the idea of playing with Bosh and Wade. James would be relieved of
14560-547: The video streaming platform Twitch . The vast majority of his streams are centered around Grand Theft Auto V . — First Day Out (Tee Grizzley song) The single peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . Tee Grizzley was released from Michigan prison in October 2016 and recorded the song on the same day. This song is about how he went to jail, what it was like, and how it felt when he
14690-584: The year with 57 wins and the best record in the East. James' final averages were 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game on 52 percent shooting. In the playoffs , the Cavaliers advanced comfortably to the NBA Finals , losing only two games en route to a rematch with the Golden State Warriors , who were coming off a record-setting 73-win season. To begin the series, Cleveland fell behind 3–1, including two blowout losses. James responded by registering back-to-back 41-point games in Games 5 and 6, leading
14820-478: The youngest to do so, as James averaged 27.6 points per game in his sophomore season at 20 years old. He also became the oldest player in NBA history to record at least 25 points in ten straight games, doing so at 37 years old. By January 20, James became the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 30,000 career points and 10,000 career rebounds; he is the first player to record at least 30,000 career points, 10,000 career rebounds, and 9,000 career assists. In
14950-403: Was about championships. In 2014, when he went back to Cleveland, it was about delivering on a promise. In 2018, it was just about doing what he wants to do." Reaction to the move was more positive than his original departure from the Cavaliers, albeit still mixed, as some onlookers felt that Los Angeles was not his optimal destination. The Lakers expected James to immediately transform them into
15080-475: Was against the Portland Trail Blazers , James addressed a sorrowful Staples Center crowd with an emotional, improvised eulogy honoring Bryant, ending his speech with "…so in the words of Kobe Bryant: 'Mamba out', but in the words of us: 'not forgotten', live on brother". In early March, before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic , James led the Lakers to a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in
15210-468: Was celebrated among the other 74 players for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team . James led all players in fan votes with his 18th All-Star selection, tying Bryant and just one behind Abdul-Jabbar; his team achieved its fifth consecutive All-Star victory, defeating Team Durant 163–161, with James hitting the game-winning dagger shot in front of his hometown crowd. In March, James recorded two 50-point games, which were also his Lakers' career-high, becoming
15340-561: Was defeated in five games. Prior to the start of the 2017–18 season , the Cavaliers overhauled their roster by trading Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics , who requested a trade in part because he no longer wanted to play with James. After a slow start to the year, Cleveland rebounded by winning 18 of 19 games in December. Their turnaround began with a victory over the Wizards on November 3 where James scored 57 points, which represented
15470-481: Was ejected from a game, and James was suspended for one game due to his actions. In his next 16 games, James averaged 30.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.4 blocks on 54 percent shooting, also achieving his 100th triple-double, while becoming the third player in NBA history to surpass 36,000 career points; during this period, James played 35 percent of his minutes at center . From December 19 to February 26, 2022, playing 23 out of 27 games, he had
15600-547: Was followed by his debut studio album, Activated (2018). The album peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200 , while his second and third albums, the Timbaland -produced Scriptures (2019) and Built for Whatever (2021), peaked at numbers 20 and 15, respectively. His fourth album, Tee's Coney Island (2023) marked a period of commercial resurgence as its lead single, " IDGAF " (featuring Chris Brown and Mariah
15730-419: Was his longest basket of the season as well as his longest go-ahead shot in the closing three minutes of a game in his career. In the first round of the playoffs , the Lakers faced the No. 2 Phoenix Suns . This marked the first time in James' career that he did not have home court advantage in the opening series. They were up 2–1 before Davis suffered a strained groin in Game 4, in which James finished with
15860-399: Was later ranked the second best in modern NBA history by ESPN. In February of the 2012–13 season , James averaged 29.7 points and 7.8 assists per game while setting multiple shooting efficiency records. That same month, the Heat also began a 27-game winning streak, which is the third longest in NBA history . Based on these accomplishments, James' performance was described as a "month for
15990-596: Was named to his first All-NBA Team . Despite a 30–20 record to start the year, the Cavaliers again failed to make the playoffs, finishing the season 42–40. At the 2006 All-Star Game , James led the East to victory with 29 points and was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player . Behind final season averages of 31.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game, he also finished second in overall NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting to Steve Nash . Under James' leadership,
16120-643: Was named to the All-NBA Third Team , marking the first time in twelve years that he did not make the All-NBA First Team. During the offseason, the Lakers hired Frank Vogel as their new head coach, and traded the majority of their young core to the Pelicans for superstar big man Anthony Davis . James immediately embraced the team's much-improved roster by transforming his playing style, moving to full-time point guard, and competing with
16250-519: Was nine years old. James began playing organized basketball in the fifth grade. He later played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars. The team enjoyed success on a local and national level, led by James and his friends Sian Cotton, Dru Joyce III , and Willie McGee. The group dubbed themselves the "Fab Four" and promised each other that they would attend high school together. In
16380-441: Was not involved in his life. When James was growing up, life was often a struggle for the family, as they moved from apartment to apartment in the seedier neighborhoods of Akron while Gloria struggled to find steady work. Realizing that her son would be better off in a more stable family environment, Gloria allowed him to move in with the family of Frank Walker, a local youth football coach who introduced James to basketball when he
16510-408: Was receiving. Throughout his senior year, James and the Fighting Irish traveled across the country to play a number of nationally ranked teams, including a game on December 12, 2002, against Oak Hill Academy that was nationally televised on ESPN2 . Time Warner Cable , looking to capitalize on James's popularity, offered St. Vincent–St. Mary's games to Ohio-based subscribers for $ 7.95 per game on
16640-401: Was released on September 1, 2017. He received two 2017 BET Hip Hop Award nominations for Best New Hip-Hop Artist and Best Mixtape for My Moment . He released the song "Win" on October 6, 2017. He released the song "What Yo City Like" with rapper Lil Durk on November 30, 2017, as the lead single for Bloodas . The two then released the joint mixtape Bloodas on December 8, 2017. He released
16770-455: Was released. The song went viral in a video of then Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James taking a video to this song, creating the "LeBron James Challenge", where people post videos of themselves reenacting James's movements in the video. The music video of "First Day Out" was uploaded to YouTube on Joseph McFashion's "4sho Magazine" channel on November 7, 2016. It was directed by Nick Margetic and Everett Stewart. On February 5, 2018,
16900-478: Was the youngest player to reach the milestone. On March 20, James sprained his ankle against the Atlanta Hawks , but was able to hit a three-point shot afterwards to keep his 10-points streak alive before exiting the game. By March, the Lakers were No. 2, two games behind the Utah Jazz , but they went 14–16 without Davis and 6–10 without James, falling to No. 5. James returned on April 30 after missing 20 games,
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