Is Lebron Really 21 Years Old?

There’s a great article on ESPN uncovering the truth behind Lebron’s age. It’s obvious why people inside and outside the league speculate whether Lebron is really 21 years young…his powerful frame, his accomplishments, his demeanor. Here’s a funny excerpt from the article…

LeBron James slips off his signature Nikes and yells, to no one in particular, “I need five bags of ice!”

Three chairs over, Dwyane Wade shoots LeBron a sly look and retorts: “That’s because you’re 30 years old!”

“No way I buy he’s 21,” Wade said. “Show me that birth certificate, that’s what I want.”

Well, Dwyane, you’re in luck. ESPN.com has obtained a copy of James’ official birth certificate from the State of Ohio Office of Vital Statistics and compared it with records from the City of Akron Department of Public Health.

Here’s the birth certificate…