LeBron James

Personal context

Summary

LeBron James is an NBA star, actor, and producer whose screen work includes Space Jam: A New Legacy and the sports drama Hustle. He co-founded SpringHill, which produces sports, documentary, and entertainment projects, while his most prominent public advocacy has centered on education in Akron and racial justice. He and his Miami Heat teammates wore hoodies in support of Trayvon Martin in 2012, and he later wore an “I Can’t Breathe” shirt after Eric Garner’s death; he also led More Than a Vote, which campaigns against voter suppression and for Black voter participation. James has endorsed and campaigned for Democratic presidential candidates, criticized Donald Trump, and publicly condemned antisemitism, though he drew criticism for calling Daryl Morey misinformed after Morey voiced support for Hong Kong protesters.