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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: LeBron James Voted 2018 Male Athlete Of The Year By AP
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Lakers News: LeBron James Voted 2018 Male Athlete Of The Year By AP

Matthew Moreno
Published: 12/31/2018
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was named the 2018 Male Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. James garnered 78 points in balloting by U.S. editors and news directors.

Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts was second with 46 points, while. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals placed third, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fourth and Triple Crown winner Justify finished fifth in voting.

It marks James’ third time receiving the honor from the publication, previously being voted as such in 2013 and 2016. He also became the third man to win the award at least three times, joining Lance Armstrong (four-time winner from 2002-05), Tiger Woods (1997, 1999, 2000, 2006) and Michael Jordan (1991, 1992, 1993).

The recognition extends beyond the basketball court, which James noted helped make for a successful year, via Tim Reynolds of the AP:

“I would describe it as a success because I was able to inspire so many people throughout the year,” James said. “I got to go back to China, to Paris, to Berlin, I opened up a school. And all these kids I was able to see, all over the world and in my hometown, I was able to inspire, to make them think they can be so much more than what they think they’re capable of being. That was my outlook for 2018.”

In addition to opening his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, James was behind multiple entertainment productions. Three episodes of “The Shop” have aired on HBO, and he also unveiled the “Shut Up and Dribble” documentary series.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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