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Lebron James Has a Perfect Peaceful Protest

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Lebron James shows that he supports equality for all despite a difference in backgrounds and all else.

Before the NBA season even started, the league sent out a memo instructing players and coaches to stand for the national anthem. However, the NBA Players Association’s executive director, sent a letter to all players encouraging them to speak out on problems such as social injustice if they feel it is necessary. For example, in the past teams have worn shirts for warm-ups to bring attention to such issues.

This year, during the opening night game between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, Lebron James made a statement on his feet. Cleveland’s star wore Nikes that had “Equality” in gold on the back. In an interview with GQ, James says that he doesn’t speak out on these issues to get praise, but he does it because it is his responsibility. The statement was subtle but effective.

This could be a very important year for the NBA, but not only in terms of what happens on the court. The NBA understands that many of their athletes are a part of minorities and that they have the platform to help make a change. They understand that the players aren’t just a part of their franchise, but they are people who need to be themselves and be able to speak out on what they believe in, like social issues.

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