No. 3: December 30, 2008 (24 year-old birthday)
LeBron Stats: 38 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds
The second-highest scoring birthday performance of LeBron’s career came on the day he turned 24. With his Cleveland Cavaliers matched up against Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat, James shot 12-of-24 from the floor overall while knocking down three triples to finish with a game-high 38. Wade countered with 21 points and 12 assists while helping his Miami team defend home court against LeBron and the Cavs, however, and earn the victory.
No. 2: December 30, 2011 (27 year-old birthday)
LeBron Stats: 34 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds
The Miami Heat played only their fourth game of a lockout-shortened season on LeBron’s 27th birthday but James was already in midseason form. Competing on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron poured in a staggering 34 points to go along with 10 assists and eight rebounds. He shot 62% from the floor and was a +14 during a 103-101 win over the Timberwolves. He also lobbed a game-winning alley-oop to his good friend and teammate, Dwyane Wade, that decided the outcome.