Various versions of the rumor used three different names for the supposed janitor of the NBA legend's high school.

LeBron James scored his eighth game-winning basket of his career, including the playoffs, tonight against the Pacers, per the Lakers. He joins Michael Jordan (9), Kobe Bryant (8) and Joe Johnson ...

LeBron James: I was 25 years old ... I didn’t go to college, so going to Miami was like moving out of my parents’ house. I was going off to college.

Now it’s my turn.” Rating: In May 2025, a rumor that NBA legend LeBron James bought a house for his high school's janitor, "Mr. Jenkins," after discovering that the 80-year-old still worked at the ...