We learned in October that LeBron James officially endorses Hillary Clinton for President, and now it appears the Cleveland Cavaliers’ superstar will show his support for the Democratic presidential nominee in person.
New York Magazine was the first to report that James and Clinton will appear together for a rally at the Public Auditorium on Sunday in Cleveland:
Three-time NBA champ and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is set to appear with Hillary Clinton in Cleveland this Sunday, two sources with information on the event told New York Magazine.
James and Clinton will appear together at a get-out-the-vote rally at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio in the late afternoon.
Clinton’s campaign has since confirmed the news:
Hillary Clinton will campaign with LeBron James @KingJames in Cleveland on Sunday pic.twitter.com/LPi7dycbk2
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) November 5, 2016
New York Magazine adds that this will actually be the first time the two have ever met, which seems a little surprising given their celebrity statuses, and given how strongly James spoke of Clinton last month:
“When I look at this year’s presidential race, it’s clear which candidate believes the same thing. Only one person running truly understands the struggles of an Akron child born into poverty. And when I think about the kinds of policies and ideas the kids in my foundation need from our government, the choice is clear.
That candidate is Hillary Clinton.”
Ohio and its 18 electoral votes could be very important to Clinton, and having King James by her side in front of a big crowd on Sunday could provide a nice boost to her chances in the state.