LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.: Akrons best-known native responded to President Donald Trump’s attack on his Ohio hometown’s iconic company, offering a shout-out of solidarity with the city, company and workers.
Not only has Goodyear been great for my city, for the history of my city, but for the country, LeBron James told reporters in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where the NBA is playing during the pandemic. Unbelievable brand and unbelievable history. So, we stand strong, we always unite, especially my city.
James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their only NBA title during his second stint with the team, has been a steadfast supporter of community improvement projects in Akron. He jumped directly into the NBA from his state-champion St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School team in Akron.
Now with the Los Angeles Lakers, James commented Thursday night, a day after Trump called for a boycott of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which employs more than 3,000 people. Trump inaccurately said the company had announced a ban on Make America Great Again caps. Leaders of the city of fewer than 200,000 people are worried that a boycott would worsen the struggling economy
Weve always felt like weve been counted out, being a small city, James said. And thats what rallies us even more. It makes us even stronger.
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