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“I’m No Steph Curry”: LeBron James Makes Honest Confession After Nearly Missing Out on $100,000 for Charity

Even the all-time leading scorer in NBA history experiences a touch of pre-shot nerves when $100,000 hangs in the balance. During another blockbuster challenge thrown by YouTube’s challenge guru himself, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, the new Philadelphia 76ers…

By Caroline John · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:05 AM

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LeBron James joked he was "no Steph Curry" before narrowly winning a $100,000 charity three-point shootout against MrBeast.
James edged out the YouTuber by a tight 6–5 score to secure the donation for his foundation.
The contest was filmed in Akron, Ohio, in front of pediatric cancer survivors from the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

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NBA superstar LeBron James quipped that he was "no Steph Curry" before narrowly defeating YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, in a three-point shootout for charity. Filmed in Akron, Ohio, the contest raised $100,000 for the LeBron James Family Foundation. James secured a dramatic 6–5 victory in the final seconds of the one-minute challenge.

The event took place alongside pediatric cancer survivors supported by the St. Baldrick's Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer. Filmed prior to James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, the project also granted young cancer survivors access to James's I PROMISE School and House Three Thirty community hub.

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