The whole NBA world is heartbroken after learning of the tragic Texas school shooting that took the lives of at least 14 children and one teacher on Tuesday. LeBron James, Chris Paul and Jayson Tatum were among a slew of players who shared their sympathy and pain over the incident.
James was among the first NBA stars to react to the news, as he shared his thoughts and prayers for the families and friends of the victims. In a follow-up tweet, he expressed deep concern for kids at school and called for immediate action to prevent such violent acts from happening again.
There simply has to be change! HAS TO BE!! 😔😔😔😔🥺🥺🥺🥺.. Praying to the heavens above to all with kids these days in schools. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 24, 2022
Chris Paul and Jayson Tatum were one with LeBron James in his desire for change as they shared how devastated they are upon hearing the Texas tragedy.
Breaks my heart hearing this news, no parent should ever have to lose there child. Praying for the families of those kids and the teacher 🙏🏽❤️… this is devastating
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) May 24, 2022
Absolutely tragic. We have to do better as a country!! Me and my family are sending prayers to the families affected today at Robb Elementary 🙏🏾
— Chris Paul (@CP3) May 24, 2022
According to reports, an 18-year-old male opened fire at the Robb Elementary school at Uvalde, Texas. As mentioned, it took the lives of 14 kids and one teacher, while also injuring multiple others. The total number of casualties has yet to be revealed.
The suspect was reportedly killed as well after responding law enforcement fatally wounded the teen.
More NBA players like Anfernee Simons, Miles Bridges, RJ Hampton and Eric Gordon also took to Twitter to lament the death of innocent children and condemn the merciless killig.
Prayers for Uvalde , Texas
When will this end this breaks my heart. Something has to change 🙏🏾 children, grocery stores this is sickening— Lonnie Walker IV (@lonniewalker_4) May 24, 2022
Lil kids man.. smh
— Anfernee Simons (@AnferneeSimons) May 24, 2022
Prayers up to the families affected by the school shooting in Uvalde Texas 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ when will it end?
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) May 24, 2022
Praying for the families and community of Uvalde , Texas man , just heartbreaking 💔
— RJ (@RjHampton14) May 24, 2022
What makes you go to a elementary school and shoot little kids? This don’t make no sense at all.. Praying for all the families of loved ones loss and injured🙏🏽🕊
— Kev (@KevKnox) May 24, 2022
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— Devonte Graham (@Devonte4Graham) May 24, 2022
Sending prayers out to all of the families of the victims and the entire Uvalde, Texas community. We’ve lost way too many to senseless violence. Truly Heartbreaking 💔
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) May 24, 2022
An elementary school??? This country is fucking sick
— Chimezie Metu™ (@Chimezie_Metu) May 24, 2022
I’m not sure what this world has come to. My heart is broken for those families 💔😓
— Lamar Stevens (@LamarStevens11) May 24, 2022
14 kids this is sick beyond sick. Kids come on man babies
— Jordan McRae (@JordyMac52) May 24, 2022
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