Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently snagged another title under his name after being awarded the Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year honors for the fourth time in his illustrious career, via the Los Angeles Times.

“I still know what I do on the floor and obviously, I give everything to the game,” he said. “But I can make a greater impact off the floor right now, more than I can on the floor. And I want to continue to inspire people with the way I play the game of basketball. But there’s so many more things that I can do off the floor to help cultivate people, inspire people, bring people together, empower them.“

The four-time NBA MVP joins cyclist Lance Armstrong and golfing icon Tiger Woods as the only sports personalities to win said award four times apiece. Being named as such couldn't come at a more opportune time for James as he recently led his team to the 2020 NBA Championship back in October. The franchise's 17th title was special as they were able to commemorate it for late Lakers great Kobe Bryant.

James also made his presence felt off the court as well as he spearheaded a handful of initiatives to convince more citizens to participate in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections. He also emerged as a strong voice amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement even while his Lakers squad was still playing in the Orlando Bubble.

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In addition, James and his charitable foundation were also involved in the continuous development of his I Promise School which was established to provide education to the impoverished youth in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.

Heading to his 18th season in the league, James and the rest of the Lakers are locked in to defend their title and capture their second consecutive championship by the end of their campaign.

LeBron James' most recent AP Male Athlete of the Year award only serves as a testament to the work that he has done and the work that he will still be putting in to continue to impact other lives for the years to come.