Throwing It Back: LeBron James Shares Heartwarming Childhood Memory with Mom, Reveals Playful Twist on Museum Opening Day

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Nov 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23)
listens to the national anthem before playing against the Houston Rockets at
Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Kicking off their road trip with flair, the Los Angeles Lakers might already have a celebration spot plotted. LeBron Jamesโ€˜ return to Cleveland was not just a game; it was also the inauguration of something monumental for the King. The day doubles as the grand opening of the LeBron James Museum in Akron; a dazzling showcase of memorabilia tracing his legendary journey from childhood to stardom.

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Dubbed โ€œLeBron Jamesโ€™ Home Court,โ€ the museum stands as a living testament to Jamesโ€™ extraordinary legacy. House 330 was acquired by one of Jamesโ€™ foundations in 2020 and then revamped as the museum.

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In a media conversation discussing the new โ€˜LeBron James Home Courtโ€™ museum, James shared one of the most relatable anecdotes involving his mother as the source of the artifacts. James recalled, โ€œI used to get on my mom about saving everything, ever since I started first playing sports. And she kind of threw it back in my face.โ€

LeBron on the opening of LeBron Jamesโ€™ Home Court, a museum featuring artifacts from his upbringing, with museum ticket sales going towards his LJFF charity: โ€œI used to get on my mom about saving everything โ€ฆ and she kind of threw it back in my face (with the museum exhibits)โ€ pic.twitter.com/F6E75BroVx

โ€” Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 26, 2023

The โ€˜lifetime-dealโ€™ pretty much worked out as it came back in the form of precious museum exhibits. Expanding on the topic, James emphasized the personal and community significance of the museum.

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There is already an overwhelming demand for a glimpse into Jamesโ€™ life. On just the inaugural day of the museum, all available tour slots were quickly sold out. Thousands of eager guests flocked from various corners of the globe to attend the grand opening, adding an international flair to the celebration.

The items curated in the museum range from all aspects of Jamesโ€™ life, beginning from the time he was just 9 years of age. From his Saint Vincent-Saint Mary days, it features the rim and backboard. Furthermore, a replica of his childhood apartment is also available.

However, the artifacts extend from just the basketball relics from his life; it also boasts his iconic memorabilia; one of them being the iconic white suit of LeBron from his draft night in 2003. Itโ€™s a visual journey through pivotal moments from each NBA team he led to a championship, making the LeBron James Museum a must-visit for sports enthusiasts and LeBron fans alike.

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The museum will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Furthermore, the museum has set ticket prices at $23, a homage to Jamesโ€™ preferred jersey number. 

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