AKRON, OHIO – A museum dedicated to the life and career of NBA legend LeBron James is set to open this month in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, according to a statement from his foundation.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center - Source: REUTERS
Named “LeBron James’ Home Court,” the museum offers a self-guided tour that provides an intimate look at James’ journey from Akron to the NBA, Olympics, business, philanthropy, and beyond. The tour includes never-before-seen items from his illustrious career.
Visitors will start their journey with a recreation of the apartment where James grew up. The tour will then take them through significant milestones in his career, including the 2003 NBA Draft, his championship runs with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, and his gold-medal-winning years at the Olympics.
“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,” James said in a press release.
The museum is located at House Three Thirty, a community facility started by James’ foundation. All proceeds from ticket sales will be reinvested into the community where he was raised. The museum will officially open its doors on November 25.
James, who turned 38 this year, became the league’s all-time scoring leader in February and is currently playing in his 21st NBA season.
