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By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
October 6, 2004
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James had a good reason for missing practice Wednesday. He became a father.
The Cavaliers star guard and his longtime girlfriend, a 19-year-old Akron woman, had a baby boy Wednesday. No other details were available.
James left the team's training camp in Columbus to be with her and his new son. He was expected to rejoin the team Thursday as he prepares for his second NBA season.
During the team's media day Monday at Gund Arena, James wouldn't comment when asked if he were about to become a father. He has always been guarded about his private life.
Fatherhood should fit James well. The reigning rookie of the year, who turns 20 in December, is most relaxed when he is among children. This summer, he donated money to refurbish basketball courts and youth community centers in Akron. He has also donated supplies to the city's schools.
James was raised as an only child by his mother Gloria, who was estranged from James' father when he was a youngster
``That's my main goal, to try and be a better father than the one I had,'' James told the Akron Beacon Journal. ``I didn't know him. I didn't know the situation he was in. But I'm going to do my job the best way I can.''
The identity of James' father has always been mysterious. The paper reported he has died.
Another father figure in James' life, Eddie Jackson, is serving a three-year prison term for mortgage and mail fraud.
On Monday, James said he matured as a result of having played a year in the pros and because of his experience of being on the U.S. Olympic team. He knows being a dad will make him grow up even more.
``I'm excited about it,'' he said. ``It's a wonderful opportunity in life.''
And that's terrible.
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Wonder if he'll have him circumcised...
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He fixes the cable?
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TK-069 said:
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Jimmy Jacks, always there to ask the most important questions! 
He fixes the cable?
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Two 19 year old parents.
...great.
MisterJLA is RACKing awesome.
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The unnamed 19 year old woman was quoted as saying "CHA-CHING!", and pulled her arms up and down, as she tried to resemble an old-styled version of a cash register.
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The Cavaliers star guard and his longtime girlfriend, a 19-year-old Akron woman, had a baby boy Wednesday. No other details were available.
Ya know, I don't really blame him for naming the baby after me. I mean, I am me, after all.
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Jimmy Jacks, always there to ask the most important questions!
I try, my friends, I try.
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Two 19 year old parents.
...great.
Yeah, that's really the sad issue at the heart of this. LeBron's money's nice, but they're 19 and not married. Are they even together? 
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Stupid ass kid. Probably trying to be just like his idol, Shawn Kemp.
"You kind of get tired giving the other team credit. At some point you've got to look in the mirror and say 'I sucked.'"
Alex Rodriguez, after the NY Yankees were eliminated from the 2006 ALDS by the Detroit Tigers.
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