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LeBron James returns to Akron, visits House Three Thirty, local yoga studio

'The King' returned to his hometown on Thursday and Friday, making some special visits in Akron.
Credit: LeBron James Family Foundation

AKRON, Ohio — With the NBA off-season underway, "The Kid from Akron" has returned home to his Northeast Ohio roots. 

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On Friday morning, LeBron James stopped by Yoga Squared in Akron, which is going to announce new collaborations with the Lebron James Family Foundation's House Three Thirty. 

"Special guest in the studio today!! BIG love & thanks to LeBron James for all you do for our city!!! Your devotion & spirit for the Akron community is unparalleled and we try to match it every day," shared Yoga Squared in a Facebook post with a picture of James at their studio. 

Special guest in the studio today!! BIG love & thanks to LeBron James for all you do for our city!!! Your devotion &...

Posted by Yoga Squared on Friday, June 30, 2023

On Thursday, James stopped by House Three Thirty, the new affordable housing complex that was built to give students and families of the I PROMISE School support and stable housing. 

You just never know when LeBron James might stop by House Three Thirty 🤷🏾‍♂️👑❤️

Posted by LeBron James Family Foundation on Thursday, June 29, 2023

In June, 3News' Kaitor Kay got an inside look at the I PROMISE Housing unveiled in Akron. The tour of the apartment complex can be watched below: 

During the 2022-23 NBA season, James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Following the loss, James told reporters that he was unsure whether he would continue his career. 

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