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LeBron James — Teammates by Era

Every notable teammate across LeBron's four team eras, from Cleveland 1.0 to the Lakers.

Cleveland Cavaliers 1.0

2003-2010335-203 (.623)0 rings
PlayerYearsRoleStats w/ LeBronHonors
Zydrunas Ilgauskas2003-10Starting Center12.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG
AS
Carlos Boozer2003-04Starting PF15.5 PPG, 11.4 RPG
AS
Larry Hughes2005-08Starting SG14.4 PPG, 3.5 APG
AS
Mo Williams2008-11Starting PG16.6 PPG, 4.1 APG
AS
Anderson Varejão2004-10Backup C/PF7.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG
Drew Gooden2004-08Starting PF11.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG
Daniel Gibson2006-10Backup SG8.9 PPG, 2.0 APG

Miami Heat

2010-2014224-88 (.718)2 rings
PlayerYearsRoleStats w/ LeBronHonors
Dwyane Wade2010-14Starting SG20.2 PPG, 4.7 APG
ASHOF
Chris Bosh2010-14Starting PF/C17.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG
ASHOF
Ray Allen2012-14Sharpshooter10.3 PPG, 40% 3P
HOF
Shane Battier2011-143&D Forward5.4 PPG, 38% 3P
Mario Chalmers2010-14Starting PG8.7 PPG, 3.5 APG
Chris Andersen2012-14Backup C6.1 PPG, 1.5 BPG
Udonis Haslem2010-14Veteran PF3.5 PPG, 3.4 RPG

Cleveland Cavaliers 2.0

2014-2018208-83 (.715)1 ring
PlayerYearsRoleStats w/ LeBronHonors
Kyrie Irving2014-17Starting PG22.1 PPG, 5.5 APG
AS
Kevin Love2014-18Starting PF17.1 PPG, 10.0 RPG
AS
J.R. Smith2015-18Starting SG10.2 PPG, 37% 3P
Tristan Thompson2014-18Starting C8.3 PPG, 8.7 RPG
Iman Shumpert2015-18Wing Defender6.7 PPG, 1.1 SPG
Matthew Dellavedova2014-16Backup PG5.9 PPG, 3.0 APG

Los Angeles Lakers

2018-present275-217 (.559)1 ring
PlayerYearsRoleStats w/ LeBronHonors
Anthony Davis2019-presStarting PF/C24.6 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.3 BPG
AS
Russell Westbrook2021-23Starting PG17.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 7.3 APG
AS
D'Angelo Russell2023-24Starting PG17.4 PPG, 6.1 APG
AS
Kyle Kuzma2018-21Forward15.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG
Alex Caruso2018-21Guard/Defender5.5 PPG, 1.1 SPG
Rajon Rondo2018-21Veteran PG7.5 PPG, 5.2 APG
Austin Reaves2021-presStarting SG14.6 PPG, 4.4 APG

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were LeBron's best teammates?
LeBron's best teammates include Dwyane Wade (Miami), Kyrie Irving (Cleveland 2.0), Anthony Davis (Lakers), and Chris Bosh (Miami). Each brought different strengths that complemented LeBron's all-around game.
Did LeBron always have superstar teammates?
No. LeBron's first Cleveland stint (2003-2010) featured modest supporting casts. He carried those teams deep into the playoffs largely on his own. His best Cleveland teammate was Mo Williams, a one-time All-Star.

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