re: LeBron James will open a public school in Akron for students at risk of being left behind

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It's amazing how many people dislike lebron despite how well he does in life. Father, husband, good teammate, seemingly loyal friend, generous and pretty sharp. All on top of being one of the most dominant sports figures in any of our lifetimes. He's been in the public eye since he was 15, and the worst thing he's done is the decision tv special.

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THIS
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And LeBron didn't exactly grow up in the best circumstances. His father has never surfaced and his mother was 16 when she gave birth to him. The fact that he overcame all this to be at the top of his profession, done so well in business and have a squeaky clean public image is something.
I took Psych 1001 - you grow up without a father, it might make you someone who really seeks approval from others. Hence some of the "try-hard" stuff with LeBron on social media and public statements.