National Basketball Association

Akron planning day to honor LeBron James

Published May. 28, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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LeBron James, Akron's greatest export this side of rubber tires, is being honored with an event in his hometown.

The NBA's two-time MVP will be recognized on June 19 at ``LeBron Appreciation Day'' in the University of Akron's InfoCision Stadium. The celebration is aimed at convincing James to re-sign with the Cavaliers in July, when he is eligible to become a free agent.

Akron community and civic leaders, including Mayor Don Plusquellic, are scheduled to participate in the free event for James with a goal ``to bring together as many people as possible to send a unified message of support to our hometown hero LeBron James.''

It is not yet known if James will attend.

The 25-year-old James will hold his annual bike-a-thon in Akron in August.