LeBron James was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a third time on Thursday and was honored by the AP for his opening of the "I Promise" school in Akron, Ohio.
"The 'I Promise' school is perhaps James’ most prized accomplishment yet," the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds wrote. "It opened in July for 240 third- and fourth-graders, a public school in Akron that is perhaps like none other. Families — not just the kids — get support there, whether it’s by helping put food on the table or providing adult education or even legal assistance.