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Armour: Praising LeBron's greatness off the court

The titles that will define LeBron James best are at least a decade away, to be earned through the talent, hard work and dedication of others.

Beginning in 2025, some 2,000 underprivileged kids in Akron, Ohio, will be able to call themselves college graduates thanks to James.

Their four-year scholarships to the University of Akron, which James promised last week, aren't because they're great athletes or the best students. These are kids who need a helping hand, whose parents dream of better lives for them but know they lack the money and resources to make it a reality.