Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is indeed not one to just “shut up and dribble.” James showed up in a preseason game clothed in a Colin Kaepernick shirt, an obvious show of support for the former NFL star:
LeBron showed up to the Lakers' preseason game in a Colin Kaepernick shirt. pic.twitter.com/K42uReODiP
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 5, 2018
Kaepernick's story has been widely publicized all over the world. He was the one who started a trend of kneeling during the national anthem, a sign of protest against social injustice and inequality. Other NFL players have since followed suit, attracting mixed responses across the country.
James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, has become a leading athlete spokesman when it comes to discussing social issues and concerns. Even in the midst of criticisms against his opinions (see: Laura Ingraham), LeBron has remained firm and continues to use his platform to influence the community.
Via Tyler Lauletta of the Business Insider:
“I will not just shut up and dribble,” James said. ” So, thank you, whatever her name is. … I get to sit up here and talk about what's really important and how I can help change kids.”
“It lets me know that everything I've been saying is correct for her to have that type of reaction,” James said. “But we will definitely not shut up and dribble. I will definitely not do that. I mean too much to society, I mean too much to the youth, I mean too much to so many kids that feel like they don't have a way out and they need someone to help lead them out of the situation they're in.”
A philanthropist in his own way, James has always gone beyond his basketball duties to help the community in almost every way imaginable.
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