'My dream was to put Akron on the map': LeBron James says museum 'means a lot to me' ahead of its opening
AKRON, OHIO: Basketball legend LeBron James is taking his fans on an incredible sporting journey. He is opening Home Court, an immersive multimedia museum in his hometown Akron, Ohio, on November 25.
It’s a dream come true for the four-time MVP awardee. “My dream was always to put Akron on the map, so to have a place in my hometown that allows me to share my journey with my fans from all over the world means a lot to me,” the Los
Angeles Lakers star said in a statement.
“I’ve been known to hang on to a lot of things over the years, and I always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out," he added.
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What to expect from LeBron James' Home Court Museum?
The museum will take visitors on a self-guided tour of his life, starting from the very root and re-creations of the Spring Hill Apartment #602 he lived in, and also the St Vincent-St Mary’s high school gym in which he used to play.
Patrons can expect to witness the white suit he wore when he was selected No 1 in the 2003 NBA Draft and relics from his 21 seasons in the NBA, as per People.
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LeBron James has played for top teams, including Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles.
He is deeply connected with his hometown Akron, and recently posted on Instagram, “Love being back in my backyard and just cruising around with no care in the world!!!!” the 38-year-old wrote.
“MJ going strong and stank face on!! #ThekidfromAKRON🤴🏾 Thank you to Life itself!”
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Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this year
LeBron James' eldest son Bronny suffered an on-court heart attack which shook his entire family.
"Things are going in the right direction with Bronny's progress," he said at a post-game press conference after he was asked about his eldest son’s return to the USC Trojans basketball team.
"He's doing rehab. Every week he gets to do more and more and more. We have a big moment at the end of this month to see if we can continue to go forward," James said.
"If he's cleared, we'll be not too long away from him being back on the floor and back with his teammates and practicing, with the notion of being back on the floor and playing in game situations," he added.
