Willie Owens, a barber for 50 years in Akron's mostly-black Buchtel neighborhood, not that long ago used to see a young LeBron dribble past his shop window. He's saddened to know the James era is over, but the white-haired man takes a paternal view.
“I had a daughter born and raised here,” he said. “I wish she stayed. But she had to go on and live her own life.”
That sentiment was seconded many times in Owens’ shop, where customers were quick to defend James’ right to move on and expressed gratitude for his time among them.
“He put us on the map,” said Duane Temple, a 53-year-old construction worker. “The rubber companies left. That young man, he doesn’t owe us anything. I’m very proud of him. No matter where he goes, I’m in his corner.”
- All of northeast Ohio isn't mad at LeBron, regardless of what the national news says, The Plain Dealer, July 11, 2010.
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