LeBron James was speaking passionately before he boarded a plane for Phoenix, traveling on the eve of his preseason debut with the Lakers on Wednesday. AdvertisementWhen talking about the project, James can’t escape the numbers that defined much of his life. The gratitude for the community that carried him, coaches, friends, mentors and partners, is a force in his work back home. × The LeBron James Family Foundation continues to help reshape the definition of community in Akron, Ohio, with projects for vulnerable students and families. The site of James’ latest project is a community building where he used to celebrate his earliest achievements.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 15, 2020 16:52 UTC