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LeBron James accepts the leadership of the voting rights group from Nneka Ogwumike

Basketball: LeBron James announced that he will now lead the ‘More Than a Vote’ movement from Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike which is a non-profit organization.

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In basketball LeBron James is regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history.  Apart from his dominance in basketball, he has various endeavours off the basketball court. After winning the gold medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 with the USA men’s basketball team LeBron James announced that he will now lead the ‘More Than a Vote’ movement from Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike which is a non-profit organization. 

It was first established in 2020 in response to the Los Angeles Lakers star's demand for action following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. With this development, it is anticipated that Ogwumike would spearhead the campaign for women's rights and reproductive freedom before to the 2024 elections. Other WNBA players will join Ogwumike in supporting and educating the public about the significance of women's rights. Lebron James took to social media to announce this.

As per Sportskeeda, "So proud to pass the torch to @nnekaogwumike and an incredible team of women for this next round," James posted. "Their voice is the most powerful right now and we need to get behind them. I encourage ya'll to join the fight with us, led by these great ladies and @morethanavote!" LeBron James posted on Twitter.

According to Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter, the actors engaged are Cameron Brink, Lisa Leslie, Jewell Loyd, Chiney Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Sheryl Swoopes, A'ja Wilson, etc. For sports stars like LeBron James and Nneka Ogwumike, fans are used to seeing them perform to their highest levels on the court.

Women's sports have grown tremendously

However, it is always a fantastic time when they all get together to discuss topics and issues that extend beyond the realm of a sport. LeBron James has been a significant figure in addressing social concerns. According to Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter, he continues to maximize the reach of his platform. The same may now be said of Nneka Ogwumike, who has taken over the leadership of James' non-profit organization.

Women's sports have grown tremendously throughout the years, thanks to elite athletes who have paved the way and set the bar for future generations to follow. However, there is still work to be done, as Ogwumike understands the necessity of safeguarding women's independence. In a rapidly changing world with ever-changing conditions, LeBron James and the Seattle Storm star want to be more than simply sportsmen.

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