The Associated Press contributed to this report. One of the central subplots from Game 4 of the NBA Finals a 103-82 Golden State victory that evened the series at 2-2 was Cleveland star LeBron James’ second-period tumble that saw him hit a. "I think it was a good day, just for the world, to be able to get justice, because you see so many times where it doesn't happen." "I think that it was a first step for justice. "I think a lot of people in the world are happy with the verdict and just being able to give that family peace, a peace of mind," Davis said Wednesday. James' teammate, forward Anthony Davis, said the Lakers had yet to discuss the outcome of the Chauvin trial as a team, but he offered his personal thoughts on the outcome. James responded to the Chauvin verdict with a single word: " Accountability." The Bryant shooting occurred Tuesday after a jury in Minneapolis found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd outside of a convenience store. James' hometown of Akron, Ohio, is about 125 miles northeast from Columbus, the state capital. Detective Jamie McBride, a member of the Los Angeles Police Protective League Board of Directors, ripped NBA player LeBron James for a tweet about the officer involved in the Ohio police shooting.
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I'm so damn tired of seeing Black people killed by police. My sympathy for her family and may justice prevail! ??✊???- LeBron James April 21, 2021
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In a series of tweets, James explained why he deleted the post.ĪNGER does any of us any good and that includes myself! Gathering all the facts and educating does though! My anger still is here for what happened that lil girl. 13.īy the way, LeBron hit a turn around jumper to lift his team over Team Durant 163-160 on Sunday.Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James posted and later deleted a tweet on Wednesday about the fatal police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant, a 16-year-old Black girl in Columbus, Ohio. Why wouldn't LeBron laugh at someone making a mockery of our country?Īnother Twitter user was grateful that LeBron didn't kneel like rapper Eminem at the Super Bowl on Feb. One person faulted Macy for "making a mockery of our country." This act is part of his story and the commercial intercuts it with images of other working class professionals at workbarbers, teachers, bakersreflecting LeBron’s image as a hard worker and man of the people. Twitter users were divided over LeBron's antics. This 2008 black-and-white Nike commercial focuses on LeBron’s iconic chalk toss.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Murray and Steph Curry all appeared solemn and respectful during the Anthem.
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LeBron's reaction went viral, as sports fans dragged the 37-year-old Team LeBron leader for laughing. The Lakers star, a native of Camden, Ohio, smirked as Macy sang, then he dropped his head and laughed. Have you seen the clip of Lebron trying not to laugh? Seemed to me like she couldn't stand still. The Internet claims she had a sip of happy juice before singing "The Star-Spangled Banner." Some stars drink to calm their nerves before performing in front of a national audience. The 54-year-old "I Try" singer may not have been the best choice to sing the Anthem, but respect is still due. Social media users dragged LeBron James for his disrespectful behavior as pop star Macy Gray sang the National Anthem before the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland on Sunday.