LeBron James Receives Massive Honor

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LeBron James continues to stack his accolades.

LeBron James is easily one of the most iconic athletes of all-time and he still has plenty left to give when it comes to his career on the court. Off the court, LeBron has also been a juggernaut as he has delved into the acting world all while delivering activism that has made a real difference. Perhaps the best example of this is his I Promise school, as well as the More Than A Vote campaign which helped curb voter suppression during the Presidential election.

Now, LeBron is being rewarded for his efforts as he was officially named TIME's Athlete Of The Year for 2020. The honor is certainly well-deserved as he won his fourth NBA championship, all while getting into the political realm. TIME explained their decision to give James the honor, in the excerpt below. 

Per TIME:

"After nearly two decades in the NBA, James has fully embraced that his talent on the court is a means to achieving something greater off it. And this year, more than in any before it, he showed why he is unrivaled in both. Despite misgivings, James played on in the bubble and led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship—his first with the team and fourth overall. By staying, James increased his leverage and influence, and got deep-pocketed owners, fellow athletes and fans the world over engaged directly with democracy. And through it all, he spoke personally to the anguish of Black Americans, channeling pain and outrage into a plan of action."

While LeBron certainly has his haters, there is no denying that this latest honor is well-deserved.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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