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#3 LeBron James
LeBron James is one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood, with multiple accolades and records to his name. LeBron's combination of size, skill and intelligence makes him virtually unstoppable on the court.
But his true legacy remains off-the-court as he uses his influence to develop communities and have a tremendous impact on the next generation. LeBron, through his LeBron James Family Foundation, has built socially responsible projects such as the I Promise School, residential complexes and a sports complex serving the public interest as he looks to develop neglected communities.
King James has also been very vocal about social justice issues, politics and any other issues affecting the community.
LeBron is one of the leading ambassadors for the Make A Wish Foundation, granting the wishes of many kids whose dream of meeting their idol has come true as they look forward to a better and brighter future.
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#2 Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever play the game and has a storied legacy filled with mind-boggling accomplishments. Jordan has been a serial winner and trailblazer both on and off the court.
MJ's legacy extends beyond his on-court achievements and success in the business world as he has impacted and inspired plenty of lives both directly and indirectly. Jordan is known to be one of the biggest philanthropists in the league and has given back to the community through his many charitable donations, social outreach programs and associations with other organizations.
Jordan, through his James R. Jordan Foundation, began the Michael Jordan Education Club to encourage youths across the United States to improve their attendance and grades in school.
Michael Jordan has been one of the biggest ambassadors for the Make A Wish Foundation, working with them for over 30 years and granting multiple wishes, while also donating or bringing in over $5 million to support their cause.
#1 Kobe Bryant
The late great Kobe Bean Bryant was as prolific off-the court as he was on it. Kobe had a long career which spanned 20-years, where he earned five championships and was named an All-Star 18 times.
Kobe's on-court achievements were unparalleled, but his legacy lies in his off-court impact and the influence he had on various communities and lives. The Black Mamba put in the same effort he put on the court into his philanthropic work with the aim of developing communities and helping youth have better lives, as he focused on causes such as homelessness and education to improve their standard of living.
Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa, through their Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, have helped provide domestic and international scholarships and international enrichment programs for minority college students.
Kobe has also been the biggest ambassador for the Make A Wish Foundation, granting more than 200 wishes during his over 20-year association with the organization. His impact can still be felt despite him being gone too soon, as the kids whose life Kobe has touched, fondly look back at those memories as they look towards a brighter future with inspiration from their idol.
