Cavaliers star forward LeBron James will be honored tonight before the Cavs take the floor against the Wolves, as he will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports Award.
The Cavs say the award will be given at center court shortly before the start of the 7:00 p.m. game. Brian Windhorst of ESPN tweeted about the award, and the official release is below.
NAACP to give LeBron James the Jackie Robinson Sports Award for achievement in sports, social justice, civil rights & community involvement
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 1, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 1, 2017) – For the first time in nearly 18 years, the prestigious NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award will be presented to LeBron James – one of America’s most respected, talented and influential athletes.