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LeBron James says he focuses on being the best he can daily but refuses to talk about his legacy
MANILA, Philippines – Legacy? It’s too early to throw that word around.
This is what basketball superstar LeBron James said when he was asked about his mark on the sport.
James said he was only 28 years old and doesn’t plan to leave the court anytime soon.
“I really don’t want to think or talk about my legacy,” he said at a media event on Tuesday, July 23. “I’ve got a lot more to prove to myself and a lot more to accomplish.”
He said he would let his resume speak for itself at the end of his career, and let history decide where to place him. But James emphasized his success is not something he could have achieved on his own.
“No matter how good one individual is, it takes a whole team to win a championship,” he said, quoting his Little League coach.
James, who is widely considered to be the best basketball player in the world today, said when he plays, he only thinks about “trying to be the best I can each and every day.”
The global sports icon and NBA finals MVP is in the Philippines for one day as part of Nike Philippines’ #WitnessHistory tour. James’ visit comes just over a month after leading the Miami Heat to its 2nd NBA championship in two years.
While James may not yet be thinking of his legacy, he is largely preoccupied with working with kids.
“Aside from basketball, that’s the most important thing for me,” he said.
James, who started the iPromise initiative through the LeBron James Family Foundation to inspire children to commit to their dreams, vowed to continue being a role model for the youth.
He also he mentioned his hometown of Akron, Ohio which he said shaped the person he is today. He said he especially likes giving back to the kids in that community because he understands the struggles they go through.
“I will continue to inspire I will continue to be a leader,” he said.
During his visit to the Philippines, James is expected to play basketball with Filipino kids as part of his tour as a way to inspire them to dream big. – Rappler.com
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