NBA star and Akron native LeBron James was greeted with cheers and jeers as he was recognized by Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic for his charitable contributions to the city during the LeBron James Family Foundation's kicks off event for Wheels for Education "Time to Promise" School Year at Canal Park at an Akron Aeros game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Akron Beacon Journal, Karen Schiely)