The Ohio State Board of Trustees will recognize Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James with a Doctor of Public Service degree, a nod to his philanthropic contributions and impact on Ohio. James has been a staple at Buckeyes home events over the years and routinely publicly shows support for Ohio State.

Ohio State University is set to award NBA legend LeBron James an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree. The university

LeBron James, a native of Akron, Ohio, will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Ohio State University, The Columbus Dispatch reports. According to notes from the May 21 meeting of Ohio State’s Board of Trustees: "Born in Akron,