LeBron James has checked off just about every box when it comes to major accomplishments as a basketball player, but the MVPs and championship rings pale in comparison to what the new Lakers star did Monday afternoon.

The LeBron James Family Foundation opened the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio , welcoming 240 at-risk students through the front doors for the first time. James addressed an excited crowd of parents and students to explain why he chose to build a public school and provide a safe environment for those in his community.

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"I know exactly what these 240 kids are going through," James said in front of the new school. "I know the streets they walk. I know the trials and tribulations that they go through. I know the ups, the downs. I know everything that they dream about. I know all the nightmares that they have because I’ve been there.

"I know exactly what they're going through. They're the reason why this school is here today."

“I know exactly what these 240 kids are going through… I’ve been there. They’re the reason why this school is here today.”



- @KingJames on his @IPROMISESchool pic.twitter.com/cKJB7XHpD7 — NBA TV (@NBATV) July 30, 2018

The I Promise School, created through a partnership between James' foundation and Akron Public Schools, will assist struggling students with a longer academic year (July through May) to help them catch up in specific areas, but what makes the educational institution truly special is how it supports families beyond the classroom.

Here are just a few services provided ( via Cleveland.com ):

Daily food pantry as well as breakfast, lunch and a snack each day for students

GED classes for parents and caregivers

Job placement assistance for parents and caregivers

Guaranteed four-year college scholarship for eligible students who graduate

James has quickly changed hundreds of lives, and future generations will feel the impact as the school expands in the next few years.

NBA players, including James' close friends Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade, witnessed the opening of the school and offered their support for an incredible achievement.

. @kingjames CONGRATULATIONS my brother!!! You are a man of your word! Proud of you for chasing your dreams and in turn, giving the opportunity to hundreds of kids to realize theirs. ✊🏾 #BiggerThanBasketball pic.twitter.com/WlhrUwyMli — Chris Paul (@CP3) July 30, 2018

This is using your platform! Mad props and much respect my friend @KingJames https://t.co/Em32rzqHBa — DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 30, 2018

Congrats to my bro @KingJames on doing thing athletes really have never done before! You inspire the whole world killa. Keep it going as I know you will. Generation after generation going to feel this one! #RealOne — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) July 30, 2018

LeBron did that!!!! Way to make a difference💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿 — Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 30, 2018

Congrats family @KingJames !! A role model on and off the court #MoreThanAnAthlete — Josh Hart (@joshhart) July 30, 2018

🗣MESSAGEEEEEEE! This is how we make an impact. Through EDUCATION! When I started the @ARMS_Foundation my goal was to open an academy. It’s great to have people in high places that share that same vision. Much much respect @KingJames ✊🏾 https://t.co/ldZArlbMse — Baze (@24Bazemore) July 30, 2018