On Saturday, the LeBron James Family Foundation opened the LeBron James Museum in Akron, Ohio, with the aim of showcasing the life and career of the eponymous NBA star.
Dubbed LeBron James’ Home Court, the museum is located in the athlete’s hometown. The offerings at the museum include a recreation of his childhood apartment in Akron’s Spring Hill neighborhood, as well as ephemera such as his McDonald’s All-American jersey from high school and the all-white suit James wore at the 2003 draft pick.
The museum offers fans the opportunity to follow James’s career from his early days playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers to his time with the Miami Heat, as well as championships won in South Beach, Cleveland, and Los Angeles.
Additionally, the museum highlights James’s philanthropic pursuits off the court, with an exhibit on the establishment of his foundation from the 2009 Bike-A-Thon to the 2018 launch of his education program I PROMISE.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit his foundation. Those funds will subsequently be distributed to students, parents, educators, and family members participating in I PROMISE.
When the museum opened on Saturday, James was in town as part of a tribute for setting the record for scoring the most career points in NBA history, ABC News reported. While he was in Ohio, James gave a walkthrough of the museum to his Lakers teammates.