LeBron receives adulation from Twitter for opening 'I Promise School'
LeBron James views the opening of the I Promise School for at-risk children in Akron, Ohio as one of the greatest accomplishments of his life, right up there with marrying his wife, having his children, and taking care of his mother.
The institute will provide a litany of tools and aid to assist the 240 third- and fourth-graders who attend, including free meals, uniforms, and even tuition to graduates.
It's truly a landmark moment for one of the biggest sports stars on the planet, and someone who not long ago was encouraged to just "shut up and dribble."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama, UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, and several of James' peers from around the Association are among those taking to social media to applaud him for helping his hometown.
.@BarackObama and I are so proud of @KingJames and @IPROMISESchool. Kids in Akron and across the US are lucky to have you as a role model on and off the court. Keep using your platform for good and giving our kids a chance to shoot for the stars. 🌟🏀 #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom pic.twitter.com/hyS6UM2A7b
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 31, 2018
This is using your platform! Mad props and much respect my friend @KingJames https://t.co/Em32rzqHBa
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 30, 2018
👑 👑 👑 👑 this an amazing man. Truly is doing what pro athletes dream of. You’re the man @kingjames!!! #freetuiton, if you graduate from this school he guarantees you a scholarship to college. He’s helping parents get jobs. This is truly amazing #inspired pic.twitter.com/GPVKsAqZj4
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 1, 2018
Congrats to my brother @KingJames. @IPROMISESchool is something special #STAYME7O #brotherhood
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) July 31, 2018
Freaking amazing! 👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/s82hufUHZA
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 30, 2018
👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾BIGGER THAN BASKETBALL @KingJames https://t.co/sJ8YDbjkNH
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 1, 2018
Nobody could about LeBron James again around me 🐐
— Waka Flocka (@WakaFlocka) July 31, 2018
.@kingjames CONGRATULATIONS my brother!!! You are a man of your word! Proud of you for chasing your dreams and in turn, giving the opportunity to hundreds of kids to realize theirs. ✊🏾#BiggerThanBasketball pic.twitter.com/WlhrUwyMli
— Chris Paul (@CP3) July 30, 2018
Unreal!!!! @KingJames https://t.co/rh8tpzkGze
— kuz (@kylekuzma) July 31, 2018
Congrats to my bro @KingJames on doing thing athletes really have never done before! You inspire the whole world killa. Keep it going as I know you will. Generation after generation going to feel this one! #RealOne
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) July 30, 2018
And also Lebrons @IPROMISESchool has to be a highlight of the year! #philanthropyisalifestyle #thinkoutsideyourself
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July 31, 2018
#Respect ✊ pic.twitter.com/JznQc8GKi5
— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) August 1, 2018
Much respect! This is awesome! @KingJames https://t.co/OCwPpTNemR
— Nikola Vucevic (@NikolaVucevic) July 30, 2018
What a demonstration of love, leadership and legacy! #LeBronJames #IPromiseSchool @KingJames 👑 pic.twitter.com/9CoXg3FJah
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 1, 2018
Iconic!! @KingJames pic.twitter.com/wUamm3E6W7
— Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) July 31, 2018
I appreciate @KingJames continuously breaking barriers and being a consistent role model for our community. This iPromise School project is legendary! ✊🏽 #MoreThanAnAthlete
— Justin Anderson (@JusAnderson1) July 31, 2018
What you do on the court speaks for itself but this thou —Enough said!!!! Your a legend @KingJames pic.twitter.com/ptQXPKBueS
— Mike Miller (@MikeMiller_13) August 1, 2018
Man much Respect to Lebron, changing lives!! Be a Blessing To Others. pic.twitter.com/7ApQK5zpLK
— Langston Galloway (@LangGalloway10) July 31, 2018