LeBron James opens I Promise School in Ohio for underprivileged kids
Tuesday 31 July 2018 08:45, UK
NBA great LeBron James turned a dream into reality on Monday.
The 33-year-old returned to his hometown of Akron, Ohio, to open the I Promise School for underprivileged children, which is the latest initiative of the LeBron James Family Foundation.
The school is designed to help pupils catch up on what they have missed and provide food banks, as well as job placement assistance for parents.
James made it a family affair, with his mum Gloria raising the I Promise flag.
The three-time NBA champion also spoke about the big change in his professional life.
James has joined the LA Lakers on a four-year contract, having previously had two spells with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a stint with Miami Heat.
The Lakers are coming off the worst five-year period in franchise history and James said: "I like the challenge of being able to help a team get to places that they haven't been in quite a while.
"And obviously the Lakers haven't made the playoffs in a few years, but the Lakers organisation and historical franchise matches up there with all the greats."
Click on the video link above to watch what James has described as one of the greatest moments of his life.
