After 20 Years in the NBA and Endless Achievements, LeBron James’ Latest Honor Might Leave Him With Tears in His Eyes

Published 04/22/2023, 6:26 AM EDT

Unquestionably one of the best basketball players of all time, LeBron James has accomplished a great deal both on and off the court. He has achieved all there is to achieve on the floor throughout his storied 20-year NBA career. Some of his achievements include four titles and four MVP trophies, among others.

He has also advocated for positive change in his community and beyond by using his platform as a professional athlete to bring attention to significant social concerns. However, his most recent honor—which honors his influence off the field—will undoubtedly make him tear up.

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LeBron James has been recognized as a “special contributor” for his charitable endeavors and contributions to his community. As per Akron Beacon Journal, he will have his induction into the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame. The recognition is a testament to his commitment to helping and giving back to the people. The APS Athletics Hall of Fame induction of LeBron is surely a deserving recognition of the enormous contribution he has made both on and off the court.

LeBron will be inducted into the Hall of Fame along with ten others. Notable personalities among the Class of 2023 inductees include Gus Johnson and Nate Thurmond. However, the Los Angeles Lakers legend has a special distinction from the rest. How so?

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The 38-year-old NBA icon is the only inductee of the City Series Hall of Fame who never played or coached for a high school team. However, he became well known for his outstanding prep basketball career at St. Vincent-St. Mary, an Akron private high school. The Akron Public Schools (APS) will recognize LeBron James and the ten others for their efforts during a banquet.

The Athletics Hall of Fame was founded by the APS last year, and it had its official induction ceremony on October 1st last year.

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LeBron will have his induction into the APS Athletics Hall of Fame as a “special contributor.” His induction is not based on his basketball accomplishments. It is a tribute to his efforts to give back to his community. The range of LeBron James’ charitable work in Akron goes beyond sports. He started the ‘I Promise School’, a public primary school, in 2018. It aims to assist at-risk kids in succeeding both in and outside of the classroom. The school offers free meals, tutoring, access to a food bank for their families, uniforms, bicycles, and transportation to students.

Lebron’s humanitarian heart established The LeBron James Family Foundation. It aspires to have a good influence on children’s and young adults’ lives through education. The foundation promotes an active lifestyle. The Wheels for Ed program, one of the foundation’s programs, gifts children with bicycles to promote physical activity and raise attendance rates. Joe Vassalotti, the athletic director for APS had much praise for Lebron. He said Lebron has “supported not only our student-athletes but our district as a whole.”

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James has never lost sight of his origins in Akron, and the community has benefited greatly from his charitable work. According to the regulations of the APS Athletics Hall of Fame, each class may have one “special contributor” named.

James is the first person to receive recognition in this category. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars.

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Aayush Kapoor

After 20 Years in the NBA and Endless Achievements, LeBron James’ Latest Honor Might Leave Him With Tears in His Eyes

LeBron James’ was felicitated by a Hall of Fame

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LeBron James gave back to Akron