LeBron James Gifts "I Promise" Students With Fire New Nike Shoes: Photos

James had the students smiling from ear to ear.

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LeBron James has been known to be one of the most philanthropic athletes in the history of the NBA and one of his biggest efforts has been with the "I Promise" school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The school helps kids from disadvantaged neighborhoods get the education they deserve and so far, the efforts have been highly successful.

Now that we are in October, a new school year is upon us which means the "I Promise" institution is in session. The kids have been hard at work studying for their courses and LeBron found a way to reward their efforts and keep them motivated moving forward. Based on the tweets below, LeBron donated 800 pairs of his Nike LeBron 16 to the school with 10 colorways being available. The kids were able to choose whichever shoe they wanted.

In the images above, you can see just how appreciative the kids were as they had some huge smiles on their faces. Nothing makes you feel more confident than a nice pair of shoes and you can tell these kids are grateful for the opportunities that have come their way.

Love or hate LeBron on the court, there is no denying all the great work he does off of it.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.