LeBron James experienced the downsides of fame long before he ever played his first NBA minute. The nickname "The Chosen One" and a Sports Illustrated cover at age 17 for a kid from St. Vincent–St.
If you take a close look at LeBron James' recent cover photo for Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year award, a safety pin can be spotted on the NBA superstar's lapel. No, James isn't ...