LeBron James Fan Scholarship

It is easy to write about LeBron James's accomplishments on the court. The debate of him being the GOAT versus Michael Jordan will probably continue forever. I have grown up watching LeBron, and no one I know has the skill to completely dominate and change a game than he does. I could look up all his stats and justify why he is the greatest basketball player of all time, but those stats alone are not what qualifies him as the GOAT. His character is what makes him the GOAT. LeBron is an unselfish player and person. He is a dedicated family man and he is a leader on and off the court. LeBron is self made. He grew up with the odds stacked against him, and he used his gift of basketball to rise up. Not everyone with his gift makes it, because they are not willing to do what is necessary to reach their potential. That means taking care of your body, your mind and working beyond the point your muscles tell you to quit. Everyone knows that LeBron is the hardest working player on the court. His basketball IQ makes everyone around him better. LeBron can analyze the game in real time, which allows him to outsmart those around him, and conserve his energy as his body has grown older. That is why he has not declined as a player like one would expect. His love for the game, his competitiveness without being blaming others for losses also makes him uniquely special. He holds himself to a high standard as a player and as a leader. His character is one to look up to. On a personal note, LeBron is the GOAT to me because I too was born into poverty and had to overcome to rise up. I was born in a poor village in Ethiopia, and someone took a chance on me too. My mom. She is a huge LeBron fan as well, and has taught me that reaching your potential takes more than god given skills, it takes motivation, spirit, love for what you do, and strong character to achieve. I know I did all that I could to reach my potential on the court. Unfortunately I do not have the god given talent that I wished I had to enable me to make the team I wanted, but I think I have his character. I started a non-profit foundation too to help my village in Ethiopia. I know I have some of his traits in me. My absolute favorite and memorable day in my life so far was when the Boston Celtics said I was going to receive the Heroes Among Us Award, and they let me pick the game. Without hesitation I said, Jan 28, 2023 because if I can be on the court at the same time LeBron James is, well then my life will be complete. I may be making this up in my mind, but I could swear that when I was brought out to center court to receive my award, LeBron turned and gave me an approving look. Even if it's not true, I was on the court with the GOAT! LeBron is a leader, and a giver. His foundation is helping others, who will help others, who will help others. He will never know the amount of lives he has changed. Those stats will be impossible to calculate, but those are his best stats. Thank you for considering me for this scholarship. It would be an honor to receive the LeBron James scholarship. Bendeshe Bonner bonnerbendeshe@gmail.com bendeshesvillage.com