LeBron James’ tweets are worth a $140K each
Getting the kids through high school would be great, but getting them through college could be life-changing. He already does commercials for the university, and Campbell said he and the foundation would be a part of any fund-raisers that would help defray the costs of the scholarships.
A full semester at the university is estimated to be over $9,00 and a full four-year scholarship adds up to about $38,000.
ESPN was able to get the $140,000 number from Opendorse, a company that monetizes and executes digital and social media campaigns for athletes. “They’re going to have to earn it, but I’m excited to see what these kids can accomplish knowing that college is in their futures”.
James has had a long-standing relationship with the university. “I think that’s the most important”, James said.
James has the most lucrative endorsement portfolio in American team pro sports.
So you have a seven-year-old Honda Accord EX sitting in your driveway.
One of the goals of James’ foundation is to increase Akron’s graduation rate. “These guys have never stopped believing and they never stopped working”.
“This is very special to me”, said James.
Local Filipino ballers took the chance to impress the Cleveland Cavaliers forward, with Chris Ellis and Kobe Paras displaying their hops with numerous dunks.
University of Akron president Scott Scarborough told reporters the school will rename its College of Education after James’ foundation. The first class eligible for the scholarships will graduate in 2021. While the eligibility details for the scholarships are not yet fleshed out, the announcement is welcome news for Akron’s young people and their families. Which is not to argue that James would actually put in a good word for you were you so inclined to shell out the amount; the opendorse honcho disclosed that the King passed on such an opportunity recently.