Back to the Cleveland Cavaliers Newsfeed

LeBron James Donates $2.5M to Smithsonian for Muhammad Ali Exhibit

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, longtime business partner Maverick Carter and the LeBron James Family Foundation combined to donate $2.5 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian for a Muhammad Ali exhibit.

Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today reported Thursday the new showcase, "Muhammad Ali: A Force for Change," will honor the life of the boxing legend following his death in June. James commented on the lasting impact Ali had on his life:

Muhammad Ali is such a cornerstone of me as an athlete because of what he represented not only in the ring as a champion but more outside the ring — what he stood for, what he spoke for, his demeanor.