Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley expects the NBA will return in July regardless of what anyone not named LeBron James has to say.
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"Hoopers say what y’all want. If @KingJames said he hooping. We all hooping. Not Personal only BUSINESS?????? ?? #StayWoke ✊?✊?✊?," he wrote on Twitter, Sunday.
The NBA is set to return on July 30 in Orlando, Florida 22 teams; however, many players have voiced their disapproval of the league returning so soon. Kyrie Irving, in particular, has been a prominent voice in opposition to the return time-frame. “I don’t support going into Orlando. I’m not with the systematic racism and the bullshit. Something smells a little fishy," Irving told The Athletic, this week.
On the other hand, LeBron James is among the players who reportedly disagree with Irving. The thinking here is that the players could use their earnings to donate to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Houston Rocket guard Austin Rivers explained this point view, Saturday, saying "Us coming back would put money in all of our (NBA players) pockets. With this money, you could help out even more people and continue to give more importantly your time and energy towards the BLM movement. Which I'm 100% on board with. Because change needs to happen and injustice has been going on too long."
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LeBron James Offers Heartfelt Birthday Wish To Son Bryce
LeBron James’ middle child Bryce turned 13 years old today.
LeBron James has matured as a player before our very eyes. When he started out in 2003, he was coming straight out of high school and it remained to be seen if he would live up the high expectations that were thrust upon him. Of course, that’s exactly what he did as he won countless MVPs and even three NBA championships.
We have also come to know James as a father and today, his middle child Bryce turned 13 years old. In light of this big milestone, James took to Instagram where he wished his son a happy birthday.
Per LeBron:
“Man o man!!!! Happy Bday to my guy guy Bryce Maximus James!!! Thirteen though?!?!?! Where is the time going! You’re one of a kind young man and I’m proud to watch your continue to grow every day and I’m also proud to be your dad!! You make the whole house laugh daily by just simply being YOU!! Always know YOU is good enough and more my son. Enjoy your day as we celebrate it together as what we call the #JamesGang? way!”
Bryce has proven himself to be quite the basketball player in his youth, just like his brother Bronny. Perhaps in the future, we could see the two on the same team. Whether it be in high school, college, or the NBA.
LeBron James Reportedly Disagrees With Kyrie Irving’s Efforts
Kyrie Irving is against a return to action but LeBron is very much on a different page.
Kyrie Irving flipped the basketball world on its head yesterday when it was revealed that he was looking to bring a group of players together to oppose the start of the NBA season. Over 200 players took part in Zoom call last night and it seems like many are opposed to going to Orlando. Fans are not taking too kindly to this fact although Irving feels as though this is a necessary step forward. As he said on the call, he feels like something fishy is going on and that there are bigger things to worry about than sports.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, LeBron James is very much against this line of thinking. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar believes he can effect social change while playing and that it would be a much bigger statement if players advocated for reforms on live TV when everyone is watching.
Irving and James are at opposite ends of the spectrum although it's easy to see why. LeBron's Lakers are title contenders while the Brooklyn Nets have no shot at making it past the first round. LeBron has the most to lose here and he would much rather see the league make a comeback.
Regardless, Irving and the 200 players rallying behind him will prove to be a huge hurdle if the NBA wants to make a comeback next month.
Nike LeBron 7 "MVP" Coming Soon: Official Images
Yet another Nike LeBron 7 is about to receive a retro.
LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players that has ever lived and when you’re as marketable as LeBron, there is a good chance that you’re going to get your own signature sneaker. Of course, LeBron James has his very own signature line that has been rolling since he started out in the league in 2003. While he has released some dope models over the years, none have gotten him as much praise as the LeBron 7 which was his very first shoe with the Miami Heat.
Over the last few months, Nike has released numerous LeBron 7 retros and now, they are slated to release yet another, this time with the Nike LeBron 7 “MVP.” This white, burgundy, and gold sneaker dropped back in 2020 in very limited numbers which, as you can imagine, hurt many of the sneakerheads out there. Now, the shoe is on its way back which means you finally have a second shot at glory.
As of right now, a release date has not been determined so stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you. Also, let us know in the comments below what you think of these.
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LeBron James & Alvin Kamara Show Love To NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace
Bubba Wallace sported a Black Lives Matter paint scheme on the same day NASCAR banned the Confederate flag.
NASCAR has always been one of those sports with a cloud of stereotypes hanging over it. Of course, the sport was born in the south which doesn't have the best record on race relations. As a result, there have been very few black drivers despite NASCAR's best efforts to change that. In an attempt to distance themselves from negative stereotypes, NASCAR has implemented diversity programs that have led to more black employees and even some African-American drivers climbing up their ranks.
Bubba Wallace was a part of NASCAR's drive for diversity program and now, he is racing for Richard Petty who is a legend of the sport. Following the murder of George Floyd, Wallace sought to make a statement and unveiled a "Black Lives Matter" paint scheme before his race at Martinsville on Wednesday night. In fact, this scheme had many athletes impressed, including LeBron James and Alvin Kamara who shouted Bubba out on social media. Kamara eventually watched the whole race because he was so excited about Wallace's statement.
Prior to the Martinsville race, Wallace urged NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag from its races and that's exactly what they did. It was yet another example of NASCAR trying to distance itself from negative stereotypes of the past and they received quite a bit of praise for it.
As for the race itself, Wallace had himself an amazing drive as he finished 11th out of the 40 cars in the field. Richard Petty Motorsports doesn't typically have the best equipment so finishing 11th was quite the accomplishment and many drivers praised Wallace's ride, following the race.
LeBron James Crashes Bronny’s Stream And Surprises Twitch Streamer
LeBron James shocked Twitch streamer, Adin Ross, over the weekend.
During quarantine, Bronny James Jr. has been spending his time streaming on Twitch and he's been playing a lot of NBA 2K. When you're the son of LeBron James, a lot of people are going to want to watch you, and just as many people are going to want to play and stream with you. If you are lucky enough to stream with Bronny, well, there is a good chance you will get to have some insight into the life of LeBron, or better yet, you may just get to talk to him yourself.
That's exactly what happened to streamer Adin Ross over the weekend. Ross was playing NBA 2K with Bronny when all of a sudden, LeBron crashed the stream and said "what's good bruh." When Ross asked if it was LeBron talking, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar couldn't help but laugh.
Ross immediately began telling LeBron about how much he loved him and James eventually gave him some respect right back. The streamer was clearly shaken up by what had just happened and we imagine his chat was feeling the exact same way.
Considering just how big of a star LeBron is, this gesture was pretty cool and we're sure Ross will be remembering that moment for the rest of his life.
LeBron James & Uninterrupted Release Powerful Political Ad
LeBron James is using his platform for justice in the wake of George Floyd's murder.
George Floyd's murder at the hands of the police has created a brand new movement in this country. It is a movement that is more organized, more united, and more motivated than ever. The goal is to eradicate police brutality while also advocating for social equality and equity amongst all races of people. Numerous athletes and celebrities have offered money to these causes and have also used their voices to propel real change. As you can imagine, LeBron James has been one of the most prominent voices on that front.
Today, LeBron released a powerful ad alongside his very own brand, Uninterrupted. As you can see in the clip below, we can hear a basketball bouncing in the background with words on the screen. The words say phrases like "shut up and dribble" which is something LeBron has heard all too often. Eventually, the basketball stops dribbling and bounces wildly as if the person has abandoned it. Then the words "shut up and lay still" appear on the screen.
LeBron finishes off the add noting "this is why we can't just stick to sports." This advertisement is undeniably strong and will definitely make people stop and think before criticizing athletes for using their voice. Life is bigger than athletics and it's important to use your platform to speak up against injustice.
This is something LeBron knows all too well.
Stephen A. Smith Praises LeBron James For Political Tweets
Stephen A. Smith made some great points about LeBron James today.
There is a lot of political unrest in the United States right now following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police. Anti-police brutality and anti-racial injustice protests have been going on all throughout the United States and many athletes have been vocal about what is happening throughout the nation. LeBron James has always strived to be at the forefront of many of these political discussions and with Floyd it has been no exception.
Today on ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith spoke in favor of LeBron James and defended him from all of the people out there urging him to "shut up and dribble." As Smith noted, LeBron has one of the biggest platforms in the entire world and he is right to use it however he pleases. Not to mention, Smith sees LeBron as a role model who has done little wrong throughout his 17-year career.
Smith thinks it's great when athletes speak out and he himself has always been a supporter of political causes. Throughout this moment in history, Smith has spoken out against police brutality and is letting it be known that cops need to be disciplined for getting out of line with the good people of this country.
Smith and LeBron are both using their platforms for good which means it shouldn't be surprising that they are supportive of each other. Hopefully, their message is able to make a real difference.
LeBron James Reacts To Elderly Man Being Shoved By Police
LeBron James has had enough of the police brutality going on.
Police brutality has been ramping up all throughout the United States in light of the protests combatting, you guessed it, police brutality. Various videos have been going viral which showcase the sheer brutality in which some cops are operating, seemingly for no reason at all. Perhaps the best example of this needless violence was showcased in a now-viral video that depicts a Buffalo police officer shoving an elderly man to the ground, causing him to bleed from his ear.
In the video, none of the cops try to help the man although eventually, some National Guard members came and called an ambulance. LeBron James saw this clip floating around the internet and immediately spoke up, noting just how sad the state of affairs in the United States is.
Per LeBron:
"And I heard they put out a statement that he supposedly tripped and fell down. Man What!!!!! Don’t make no damn sense people. Don’t matter what color your skin is if you’re not angry seeing this you’re part of the problem too!"
LeBron has been very vocal about police brutality over the last week and we're sure he will continue to use his platform for good. What is happening right now is disgusting and it's important for high-profile people to call out these harmful power structures.
LeBron James Responds To Laura Ingraham’s Hypocrisy
LeBron James had to call out Laura Ingraham for her blatant hypocrisy.
When LeBron James and many of his peers spoke out politically a few years ago, he was told by Fox host Laura Ingraham to "shut up and dribble." Recently, NFL quarterback Drew Brees spoke up about peaceful protests and how he thinks kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful to the troops and the flag. As you can imagine, Ingraham showed complete hypocrisy by standing up for Brees' right to speak and even praised what he had to say.
Today, LeBron was made privy to the viral clip that showcases Ingraham's hypocritical stances, and he decided to comment on it. As he explained in the tweet below, he won't stop speaking out against injustice and that some should have already gotten a clue as to why protests are currently ongoing.
"If you still haven’t figured out why the protesting is going on. Why we’re acting as we are is because we are simply F-N tired of this treatment right here! Can we break it down for you any simpler than this right here???? And to my people don’t worry I won’t stop until I see change," LeBron wrote.
Needless to say, Ingraham isn't looking too good right now and many in the sports community are rightfully pointing out the flaws in her logic.
