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Still The King: James wins AP Male Athlete of Year - Voice and Viewpoint

By TIM REYNOLDS, AP LeBron James told the world in 2020 that Black Lives Matter. He helped convince many who had never voted to finally head to the polls. He found more ways to continue elevating the lives of people in his hometown. If that weren’t enough, he won another NBA championship. James’ on-court performance […]

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