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One of the lasting impacts from LeBron James’ I Promise School will be how it inspires others to give back and make a change in their community as well. Not everyone has the means or the reach to do anything of the same magnitude. But we all have the ability to make improvements to society […]

The Philadelphia 76ers came a few games shy of meeting the Cleveland Cavaliers for a chance at the Eastern Conference throne, but despite LeBron James relinquishing his stronghold on the East, Sixers big man Joel Embiid won’t change a thing moving forward. The Sixers were favored to come out on top against a hollowed out […]

The rumors surrounding LeBron James’ landing spot eventually ceased after he swiftly decided to announce his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers through his sports agency, Klutch Sports on July 1. Sixers big man Joel Embiid admits, even with hindsight, believing Philly had a chance. The Philadelphia 76ers were one of his few potential […]

While the lights at the 2018 ESPYs shone bright, the fireworks would only get started at Delilah nightclub, where LeBron James hosted an afterparty for some of his close friends. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was soon sucker punched by Tristan Thompson, but the situation was stopped by two NBA Finals rivals in James […]

While some Los Angeles Lakers fans have criticized the plethora of one-year signings that have come after LeBron James agreed to join on a four-year, $154 million deal — there is hope that the young Lakers core could be enough to make James’ stay more comfortable than his last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Some […]

After the ESPYs on July 18, LeBron James organized an exclusive party. But when a fight went down between Draymond Green and Tristan Thompson, James reportedly left his own party right after. As per Robbert Littal of BSO: LeBron allegedly was so disgusted about the situation at this upscale invite only party he left after […]

Jeff Green, who’s now part of the Washington Wizards, congratulated former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate and now Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for the I Promise School. Via his Instagram account, Green said: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3zE8fFoYV/ James recently unveiled the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio — the city where he grew up and put on the worldwide […]

Enes Kanter has never been the biggest fan of LeBron James. They two have had their brushes on the court in the past, and even though the New York Knicks big man has appeared to soften up a bit on his stance about the four-time MVP lately, it does not change the fact that he […]

People can’t still get over LeBron James’ I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. That’s understandable, though, as there aren’t plenty of such institutions sprouting across the country. In fact, the I Promise School is one of a kind in a lot of sense. Apart from education, students, and even the families of the children who […]

It’s been weeks since LeBron James decided to put ink on paper so he could start the new chapter of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Still, there are people out there, mostly Lakers fans, who still struggle to wrap their minds around the fact that The King is finally going to represent the […]

LeBron James’s impact on the court is well-documented, but it pales in comparison to the impact he has off the court. Following the opening of LeBron’s I Promise School, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama took to Twitter to praise James’ charitable efforts. James thanked First Lady Michelle for her kind words and […]

LeBron James’ reaction to the unveiling of the new Los Angeles Laker jerseys was clear and simple. He loves them. King James took to Twitter to praise the newly-released jerseys. The Lakers posted a picture of three classic-looking jerseys to their Twitter account. A white, yellow, and purple jersey—all with James’ No. 23—were on display for […]

LeBron James is receiving widespread praise for opening the I Promise School in his hometown, and for good reason. The love is coming from teammates, opponents, coaches, fans, and now, even a former president and first lady. Michelle Obama took to Twitter to recognize LeBron’s charitable efforts on behalf of herself and her husband, President […]

The internet never forgets. Lately, there has been a massive digging of old tweets undertaken by some people with too much time on their hands. The recent targets have been baseball players, who, during their younger years, had posted tweets with racial and homophobic tones that have now resurfaced and cast the likes of Milwaukee […]

The Eastern Conference has a chance to smile once again after LeBron James’ stronghold has come to an end after he bolted for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. John Wall and the Washington Wizards are among some who hope to take over the East’s crown, now with a clear path to the NBA Finals. […]

LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was not really a surprise this offseason. One of the most shocking things to come out of the signing was the lack of star power they signed around him. They brought in Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley, and JaVale McGee but they don’t necessarily move the needle to get […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers won the LeBron James sweepstakes, the prevailing narrative remains to tell that the Lakers are not good enough to challenge for supremacy in the Western Conference. For James’ buddy, Dwyane Wade, however, dismissing a LeBron James-led team is a big mistake. Speaking to reporters during a conference call, Wade […]

Though LeBron James now has a hand in assembling a championship team with the Los Angeles Lakers, he still remains respectful of what the top executives have built over the past few years. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, James was asked about his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard possibly joining the purple and gold at […]

The shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin turned Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James from being one of the biggest basketball talents in the world to becoming an advocate of peace and equality. Speaking with CNN’s Jon Lemon, James recalled the time he heard about Martin’s shooting. Being that he has kids of his own, the devastating […]

At 33 years old, most players are way past their prime or about to exit that stage in their athletic career. But Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James — tagged as the greatest player of his generation — is not like any other player. At 33, James doesn’t believe he is already counting down his […]

LeBron James and Isaiah Thomas did not spend a long time together with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, the only time in their NBA careers in which they were on the same team, but the bond between the two was very much evident in the way the now-Denver Nuggets point guard congratulated the Los Angeles […]

LeBron James’ dislike of US President Donald Trump is as publicly known as the fact that J.R. Smith forgot to call a timeout near the end of regulation of last NBA Finals’ opening game. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has always loathed Trump, whose ideals constantly cause social abrasions. On Monday, during an interview with CNN’s […]

The shorts that LeBron James wore on his first public appearance as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, now belong to Jeanie Buss — the franchise’s owner. Buss posted the photo of the shorts on Twitter, placing it beside one the Lakers’ championship trophy: Thank you @justdon !!!! 😍 💜.. I love these shorts. […]

A hundred thousand dollars are no chump change, but let Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James demonstrate how easy it is to dispense such an amount for a wealthy pro athlete just like him. Unlike other celebrities, though, James recently spent $100,000 not to buy a new luxury car nor to purchase a bunch of […]

“LeBron James has not made his quest to add to his three NBA titles by heading to the tougher dog-eat-dog world of the Western Conference. Signing with the Los Angeles Lakers may be a glittery move, but it is not going to give the four-time NBA MVP an easier path to the Western Conference Finals, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the summer thinking of emerging out of it with a trio of new superstars under their payroll. The team’s grand dream was to acquire LeBron James, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard through an unprecedented haul of superstars over such a short period of time. However, the Lakers hit only 1-for-3, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are poised to be one of the most entertaining teams in the NBA. Whether or not they can be successful remains to be seen. Of course, any team with LeBron James has a great chance to be successful but some critics are still skeptical. The Lakers have a […]

LeBron is often blamed for the advent of the superteam in the NBA. His decision to link up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami is seen by many as the catalyst that led to Kevin Durant joining the Warriors. Whether or not this is true is up for debate. James feels that his […]

Fans and fellow NBA personalities are often left marveling Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for his otherworldly exploits on the basketball court. It’s a different story this summer, though, as James continues to keep people captivated through his ways of using his elevated platform to raise social awareness and, of course, by his charitable […]

LeBron James is joining one of the most historic franchises in all of professional sports. He feels the Los Angeles Lakers are the best fit for him and his family. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t consider other options. In fact, James discussed his decision and points out that he considered Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Houston […]

The Golden State Warriors gave LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers a stern lecture on how to win an NBA title by mercilessly sweeping the Cavs in four games during this year’s edition of the NBA Finals. When it comes to real-world schooling, though, it’s the Warriors who stand in awe at the charitable achievement […]

LeBron James is making a profound impact on his community. For how great of a basketball player he is, he might be an even better person. On Monday, James opened the I Promise School for underprivileged kids in Akron. The school is opening on Monday to provide a school for at-risk youths to catch up […]

Words from buddies and former teammates pertaining to skills on the NBA hardwood is one thing. True words about off-the-court brilliance is another matter entirely. Former teammate Dwyane Wade glowed about his friend LeBron James on Monday, propping him up concerning his new I Promise School that opened up in Akron, Ohio. This is using your […]

The charismatic Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t short of bold predictions when asked about a potential return to the league to play alongside his former running mate LeBron James, this time wearing a purple-and-gold uniform. “Nah, I’m done, man,” a hulking O’Neal told TMZ Sports as he was leaving the Budweiser LIVE five-on-five charity basketball tournament in Downtown […]

LeBron James may be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers now, but he still has ties to Northeast Ohio, and they run deep. On Monday morning, the doors of a brand new public school were opened in the Akron area. This is no ordinary school, though. This institution — designed for third and fourth […]

Despite Kobe Bryant being having last played basketball in a Lakers uniform over two years ago, at least one fan thinks it is possible that Kobe still has some game left in him. Aspiring 19-year old rapper Trippie Redd had an eyebrow-raising prediction when questioned on the future of the Laker organization. Per TMZ, the teenager […]

LeBron James’ move to Los Angeles has been mired as a questionable choice. Wearing the purple-and-gold, a jersey that was worn by one of the Lakers’ best not too long ago, as Kobe Bryant donned the iconic No. 24 and said goodbye to Staples Center with a 60-point requiem in front of a sold-out crowd, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son, Bronny, both had dunks of their own this weekend in uncannily similar fashion, shown here side-by-side. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl1gjraAvLe/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=18oi249s2rq5q The younger James, while not boasting the gigantic frame of his superstar father, has certainly developed some ridiculous ups from an early age — still managing to throw one […]

The most iconic representation of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was the massive 10-story tall billboard hung outside Sherwin-Williams’ building for the world to see. This billboard depicted the then-heart and soul of the Cavs franchise, LeBron James, performing his customary pregame chalk toss. Now that James is officially a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, the […]