As the NBA trade deadline on February 8 draws closer, LeBron James, aka “LeGM” has started trending on social media, find out the meaning behind the nickname and a brief overview of past deals involving the superstar
Every year, any team that LeBron James plays for starts becoming active in the trade market.
Why is LeBron James called “LeGM” and nickname meaning explained as NBA trade deadline approaches
It is time for LeGM to do his job https://t.co/CeqWjDYSLp pic.twitter.com/lEkzRN1eYu
— Hydrallix (@HydraIIix) January 31, 2024
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— Ayo🇳🇬 (@remasteredayo) January 31, 2024
Lebron James is one of the biggest names in the NBA and, unsurprisingly, has a lot of influence in the league.
Meaning behind the nickname LeGM
The nickname LeGM is basically a combination of LeBron’s first name and GM (general manager). Notably, James got the moniker in his early years, when he reportedly had an overwhelming influence on personnel decisions usually reserved for front-office executives. However, the nickname has now blown up in recent years, more so because of major trades involving James-led teams. James made his first major trade back at the 2008 trade deadline when the Cavs initiated a three-team trade where they brought in Wally Szczerbiak, Joe Smith, Ben Wallace, and Delonte West. While the Cavs’ failed to clinch the 2008 NBA title after losing out to the eventual champion Celtics, the deadline-day dealings showed how Cleveland were willing to change up their roster to build a championship team centred around James. Ever since then, the list has only gone on.
Trade deadline deals involving LeBron James’ teams
Given below is a full list of all the trade deadline deals involving LeBron James’ teams:
NBA trade deadline 2008
Cavaliers trade
- Adrian Griffin, Donyell Marshall and Ira Newble (to SuperSonics)
- Shannon Brown, Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes and Cedric Simmons (to Bulls)
Cavaliers receive
- Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West (from SuperSonics)
- Joe Smith and Ben Wallace (from Bulls)
NBA trade deadline 2010
Cavaliers trade
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas (to Wizards)
Cavaliers receive
- Antawn Jamison (from Wizards)
- Sebastian Telfair (from Clippers)
NBA trade deadline 2016
Cavaliers trade
- Anderson Varejao (to Trail Blazers)
- Jared Cunningham (to Magic)
Cavaliers receive
- Channing Frye (from Magic)
NBA trade deadline 2018
Cavaliers trade
- Jae Crowder and Derrick Rose (to Jazz)
- Dimitrios Agravanis and Iman Shumpert (to Kings)
Cavaliers receive
- Rodney Hood (from Jazz)
- Arturas Gudaitis and George Hill (from Kings)
Cavaliers trade
- Channing Frye and Isaiah Thomas (to Lakers)
Cavaliers receive
- Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. (from Lakers)
Cavaliers trade
- Dwyane Wade (to Heat)
NBA trade deadline 2023
Lakers trade
- Patrick Beverley (to Magic)
- Thomas Bryant (to Nuggets)
Lakers receive
- Mo Bamba (from Magic)
- Davon Reed (from Nuggets)
Lakers trade
- Damian Jones, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Russell Westbrook (to Jazz)
Lakers receive
- D’Angelo Russell (from Timberwolves)
- Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt (from Jazz)