Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. In 2002, LeBron James graced the cover of Sports Illustrated and was dubbed "The Chosen One." At the time, James was a junior at St.
Vincent-St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, and was averaging 29.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
Now, more than 20 years later, James' rise from Ohio basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized. LeBron James' Home Court, a museum dedicated to James and his many milestones, is set to open this month in the basketball superstar's native Akron.
The museum is being billed as a multimedia experience and is expected to feature a re-creation of James' childhood apartment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers accepts the award for best record-breaking performance at The ESPY Awards on July 12, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill) The museum will also incorporate notable moments from James' high school playing career and championship runs with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. LEBRON JAMES ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF HIS SECOND CHILDREN'S BOOK, 'I AM MORE THAN' The museum is at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James' foundation to serve the greater Akron community. "My dream was always to put Akron on the map, so to have a place in my hometown that allows me to share my journey with my fans from all over the world means a lot to me," James said. "I’ve been known to hang on to a lot of things over the years, and I always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out." Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James hoists the Larry O'Brien Trophy after defeating