Lebron James’ charity.(Image via Getty Images)
he has always been supportive of his hometown While the 41 year old NBA icon might have lavish properties in the wealthiest zip codes of the world. Amid this, his foundation’s education wing has shared an update about 16 scholars.
In an interview with PEOPLE, the four time NBA champion LeBron James opened up about it as he said, “Hope is a very powerful thing. LeBron James , the former Los Angeles Lakers’ icon, has donated millions to the communities he has been able to build in his hometown, Akron. No matter the situation, if a kid knows someone truly believes in them, that changes their outlook on everything…”
It’s incredible what they can do when they feel that support…At the I PROMISE School, our goal is to let every single kid know they are special,” says James, 35. In his first 9 games of the 2026–27 NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James is averaging 15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game while shooting 44.2% from the field. LeBron James continued, “They know I believe in them, they know their teachers, the whole staff, and everyone we’ve put around them believes in them. “That they can be whatever they want to be. And that starts with addressing everything they’re going through before they even step foot in a classroom. ” For now, the focus remains on his career.
The former Los Angeles Lakers’ star player added, “With our school, everything is built on giving kids the confidence that they can do anything.”