NBA legend LeBron James museum opens in Ohio

A museum honoring legendary basketball player LeBron James is now open in downtown Akron, Ohio, his hometown.

The LeBron James Family Foundation opened a LeBron James museum called “LeBron James Home” over the weekend. good morning america Report.

At the museum’s opening, James hosted his Lakers teammates for a tour of the exhibit. The museum gives you an up-close look at the life and career of the NBA All-Star.

“It’s special. Being an Akron kid who grew up 30 miles south of here, being able to get drafted here, spend my first seven years here and then come back for another four years and do some Something special that this team has never seen before,” James said. “When I got drafted, I said, I want to light up this place like Vegas, so I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job at that in my 11 years here.

Part of the museum’s immersive experience is a recreation of James’ childhood apartment in Akron’s Spring Hill neighborhood. The museum displays jerseys from James’ career, including an all-white suit from the Cleveland Cavaliers from the 2003 draft, when he was selected as the No. 1 pick.

The museum then follows James’ career, exploring his time with the Cavaliers, Miami Heat and ultimately his current team, the Los Angeles Lakers. It also highlights his community involvement and how he gives back.

Additionally, the exhibit chronicles the history of his foundation, which began with a bike-a-thon in 2009 and expanded with the launch of the I PROMISE education program in 2018, Good Morning America reported.

Ticket proceeds will reportedly be donated to the LeBron James Foundation to support I Promise students, educators and family members.