AP Names LeBron James 'Male Athlete of The Year'

The Associated Press has named LeBron James its Male Athlete of The Year. James is only the third NBA player to ever win the award, joining Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

James definitely deserves the honor. In 2013, he won his second consecutive NBA championship and his fourth MVP award. Still, James told the AP that he saw himself as bigger than just basketball:

I’m chasing something and it’s bigger than me as a basketball player. I believe my calling is much higher than being a basketball player.

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