NBA superstar, LeBron James, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, has been named the 2020 TIME Athlete of the Year.

The basketballer’s latest achievement was recently announced on NBC’s TODAY by Al Roker.

Al Rker had this to say, “This year he was really influential off the court as well, responsible for getting out the vote, converting arenas into polling stations and he really leaned into his activism, making athletes all around the world feel safe to speak about issues.”

TIME added that James was chosen because he has fully embraced that his talent on the court is a means to achieving something greater off it.

TIME wrote, “After nearly two decades in the NBA, James has fully embraced that his talent on the court is a means to achieving something greater off it.”

“And this year, more than in any before it, he showed why he is unrivaled in both. Despite misgivings, James played on in the bubble and led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship—his first with the team and fourth overall. By staying, James increased his leverage and influence, and got deep-pocketed owners, fellow athletes and fans the world over engaged directly with democracy. And through it all, he spoke personally to the anguish of Black Americans, channeling pain and outrage into a plan of action.”

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LeBron Raymone James Sr, born December 30, 1984 is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio to Gloria Marie James, who was 16 at the time of his birth. His father, Anthony McClelland, has an extensive criminal record and was not involved in his life.

When James was growing up, life was often a struggle for the family, as they moved from apartment to apartment in the seedier neighborhoods of Akron while Gloria struggled to find steady work.

Realizing that her son would be better off in a more stable family environment, Gloria allowed him to move in with the family of Frank Walker, a local youth football coach who introduced James to basketball when he was nine years old.