“I’m Not Doing This Because LeBron Is a Basketball Player”: Despite Being a 4x NBA Champion, the King Was Once Recognized for a Completely Different Quality by Students

For many people around the world and especially in NBA, the word GOAT and LeBron James are synonymous with each other. James is not just known for his legendary plays on the court. He has another important side that brings out the humanitarian inside him. In 2011, as part of State Farm’s 26 Second Initiative, the four-time NBA champion got to know that a student drops out of high school every 26 seconds. And after knowing this, he knew that he wanted to help prevent it.

Studies showed him that children reach the major hurdle in their educational level around the third grade. David James, a superintendent of Akron public schools, said, “There is a lot of research that tells us where kids are at third grade in terms of reading level [indicates] where they will be at 30.”

LeBron James takes the initiative to create change for school kids

James grew up in Akron, Ohio and he wanted to do something, especially for the schools of Akron. So he, along with Michele Campbell, executive director of the LeBron James Foundation, introduced ‘Wheels for Education’ in April 2011. The organization aimed to help the students understand the necessity of school. They also aimed to prevent students from dropping out. And the foundation has successfully dealt with the situation and helped students continue their education.

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However, Qualls, one of the 19 ambassadors of ‘Wheels for Education’ in 2012, said something surprising about ‘King James’. He was impressed with the humanitarian side of LeBron James.

He said, “I’m not doing this because LeBron is a basketball player. I don’t even watch a lot of basketball. I recognize him more for his fatherly side. ” 

He knew many of them didn’t have their parents and LeBron acted as a guardian to them.

King James and his inhuman statistics

James is undoubtedly one of the greatest players playing the game. Going into his 20th year and with a career average of 27.1 points, 7.4 assists, and 7.5 rebounds, the Los Angeles Lakers great will hoping to win title number five to further cement his name in the GOAT conversation.

The Lakers are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a 2-5 record so far this season, after starting the season with five straight losses.

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