LEBRON RAYMONE JAMES SR .

Born in December 30, 1984, is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association, NBA. He is nicknamed “King James” and is one of the greatest basketball players in history.

LeBron James has won four National Basketball Association (NBA) championships and four NBA most valuable award

Even at his age, the 38 years old is one of the fastest players in the NBA. He is also known for his strength and agility

LeBron James is the only player in the history of the NBA to be ranked in the Top 100 for points, assists, rebounds, blocks, three-pointers, and steals.

When the name LeBron is mentioned, Another phenomenal athlete like Micheal Jordan is brought up, in debates over who is the greatest basketball player of all time

However LeBron’s dedication, longevity, and symbolism sets him apart from all the other athletes, as the perfect role model anyone can admire and respect.

James was born in Akron, Ohio to Gloria James, who became a mother at only 16 years old, and single handedly raised Lebron. His father was an ex-con who was not there during his early upbringing. His family was poor, and had to relocate multiple times due to financial hardships. To avoid the dangerous life, Lebron decided to live with his coach.

A symbol this presents is that life is not determined by the cards you were dealt with, as LeBron managed to reach the top even with a disadvantaged background.

Another symbol to take away from LeBron’s journey is the dedication in his craft, and most notably his body. LeBron James is known as the most durable player in the NBA.

Being naturally gifted a height of 6’8 was not enough for LeBron, as he took his body to the next level.

Over the course of his first nine seasons, he’s only missed just 32 regular-season games. That averages out to just 3.6 games out of 82 games a season

This is all due to the care LeBron takes of his body, as he spends approximately 1.5 million dollars annually, which explains how he is still so dominant in his 20th year in the league

The symbols in the journey and achievements that LeBron has underwent serve as a testament and a backbone for his significance, not as a basketball player, but as a role model for basketball and non-basketball fans

Monument

A monument for LeBron is deserved because it will be a set reminder for everyone, athlete and non-athlete, that hard work and dedication no matter what the field is, will open up the skies limitless for anyone willing