How Many Times Has LeBron James Fouled Out In His Career?

How Many Times Has LeBron James Fouled Out In His Career?

LeBron James has fouled out 8 times and he’s been ejected once.

On November 28, 2017, LeBron James was ejected for the first time in his 15-year career.  The Cleveland Cavaliers were playing LeBron’s former team the Miami Heat and James stole the ball from James Johnson.  LeBron tried to go coast-to-coast but Johnson bumped him and LeBron missed his shot.

James ran over to the referee and screamed at him because he thought Johnson fouled him.  The ref gave LeBron a double technical and he was ejected.

LeBron James has fouled out 8 times in his career.  On April 9, 2017 the Cleveland Cavaliers played the Atlanta Hawks.  James fouled out during overtime.  The referee made a horrible call.  The Hawks defeated the Cavaliers 125-126.  Historically, the Cavs are 2-3 when LeBron fouls out.  When James played for the Miami Heat he fouled out of 3 games and the Heat lost each one.

  1. 12/18/2004, CLE vs BOS, L 107-114
  2. 11/24/2006, CLE @ IND, L 87-97
  3. 4/2/2008, CLE @ CHA, W 118-114
  4. 6/3/2012, MIA @ BOS, L 91-93
  5. 5/28/2013, MIA @ IND, L 92-99
  6. 1/10/2014, MIA @ BKN, L 95-104
  7. 2/6/2017, CLE @ WSH, W 140-135
  8. 4/9/2017, CLE @ ATL, L 125-126 
 

Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-2010)

LeBron James fouled out of his first game as a NBA player on December 18, 2004.  The Cavaliers played the Boston Celtics at home.  This was the only home game LeBron has ever fouled out of.  They lost 107-114.  On November 24, 2006, James fouled out for the second time in his career in a lost against the Indiana Pacers.  On April 2, 2008 he fouled out in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.  The Cavs won the game 118-114.

How Many Times Has LeBron James Fouled Out In His Career?

Miami Heat (2010-2014)

On June 3, 2012, James fouled out against the Boston Cetics.  The Miami Heat lost 91-93.  This as the first time James fouled out of a postseason game.  In 2013, he fouled out of a game against the Indiana Pacers.  The Heat lost 92-99.  This was his second time fouling out during the postseason.
LeBron James has fouled out for just the 2nd time in his postseason career. He also fouled out last year vs Celtics.

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 29, 2013

On January 10, 2014, James fouled out of a game against the Brooklyn Nets.  Miami lost 95-104.

Return to Cleveland (2014-present)

James fouled out on February 6, 2017 against the Washington Wizards.  The Cavaliers won the game140-135.  On April 9, 2017, James fouled out of an overtime game against the Atlanta Hawks.  The Cavs lost 125-126.  The referee made a mistake but LeBron handled it well.  He rushed to the bench to avoid receiving a technical foul.

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