LeBron James introduces 'our next president' Hillary Clinton at rally, urges Ohioans to vote

Steven J. Gaither

LeBron James introduces 'our next president' Hillary Clinton at rally, urges Ohioans to vote image

The Cavaliers didn't play Sunday, but two of their players didn't take the day off. 

LeBron James and teammate J.R. Smith appeared at a rally for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday in Cleveland, urging Ohioans — especially minority voters from inner cities — to get out and vote in Tuesday's election.

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"I want people to understand, I grew up in the inner city and I know the whole notion of getting out and voting," James said. "I was one of those kids and I was around a community that was like 'our vote doesn't matter.' But it really does. It really, really does. We have to get out and make sure we vote. We have to get out and be knowledgeable about what’s going on, about what we see that our future entails, and this woman right here has the brightest future for our world."

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The 31-year-old from Akron, Ohio, has been steadfast in his support for Clinton, who is hoping to become the first woman president in the history of the United States.

"This woman right here has the brightest future for our world," James told the crowd.

With two days before the election, FiveThirtyEight forecasts a sizable lead in favor of Republican candidate Donald Trump in Ohio, a critical swing state.

Steven J. Gaither