KillbertArenas
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Are you being stupid just because youre bored?
Some NBA players may protest by boycotting playoffs
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Are you being stupid just because youre bored?
Why Lebron Wasn't on the Call
The 35-year-old Lakers star who has long since become one of the game’s all-time greats has spent years leading the way in times like these, speaking out against racial injustices in America while making a profound impact on disadvantaged communities along the way. So with so many fellow players focused on those very issues, and wondering aloud whether the magnitude of this Black Lives Matter moment means they might be better off making a difference at home, why wouldn’t he join this particular chat that was led by his old co-star who is now a vice president for the National Basketball Players Association, the Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving?
Because sources say James, whose Lakers have as good a chance at the title as any of the 22 teams invited to Walt Disney World, believes playing in Orlando won’t deter his ability to continue inspiring change.
He wants to keep making his mark off the court. He wants to play basketball. And as has always been the case, he clearly believes he can do both at the same time.
As James has said for so long now, his preference for “keeping the main thing the main thing” is a central tenet of his ethos. He’s “More Than An Athlete,” to be sure, as the motto for his “Uninterrupted” platform goes. But it’s his dedication to the sport that led to his immense influence, that put this kid from Akron, Ohio in the spotlight at such a young age and would later lead to him becoming one of the most respected athletes of all time when it comes to making the most of your microphone.
Why LeBron James wasn't on Friday's NBA player call about...
The 35-year-old Lakers star who has long since become one of the game’s all-time greats has spent years leading the way in times like these, speaking out against racial injustices in America while making a profound impact on disadvantaged communities along the way. So with so many fellow players focused on those very issues, and wondering aloud whether the magnitude of this Black Lives Matter moment means they might be better off making a difference at home, why wouldn’t he join this particular chat that was led by his old co-star who is now a vice president for the National Basketball Players Association, the Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving?
Because sources say James, whose Lakers have as good a chance at the title as any of the 22 teams invited to Walt Disney World, believes playing in Orlando won’t deter his ability to continue inspiring change.
He wants to keep making his mark off the court. He wants to play basketball. And as has always been the case, he clearly believes he can do both at the same time.
As James has said for so long now, his preference for “keeping the main thing the main thing” is a central tenet of his ethos. He’s “More Than An Athlete,” to be sure, as the motto for his “Uninterrupted” platform goes. But it’s his dedication to the sport that led to his immense influence, that put this kid from Akron, Ohio in the spotlight at such a young age and would later lead to him becoming one of the most respected athletes of all time when it comes to making the most of your microphone.
Why LeBron James wasn't on Friday's NBA player call about...
waltthizzney
All Star
thats why bron aint shyt
Copy Ninja
Superstar
Did Kyrie use his trickery to convince Avery to hurt Bron too
He got Dwight too
One can also argue that this is a great time to use these games as platforms. Especially without fans, the entire focus will be on the players. Everybody comes out with a 'Cant breath' shirt, then kneel during the anthem. NBA can't say shyt.
How would sitting out be a stunt?
A stunt would be turning your warmups inside out and laying them at center court.
Saying you don't want to be used by the media as a distraction, that the media should keep talking about the real shyt they've been forced to talk about isn't a stunt.
We want players to realize they have power and use that for good, until they decide to do it then we become worried about entertainment.
explain
They grown ass men. Play or don’t simple
Why torture yourself when you can just spend money and go back to your mansion?
Some have made it known that they don’t, yet others keep pressuring and trying to force them into it. If they don’t feel comfortable doing so, then they shouldn’t have to.
The commissioner and everyone says that it won’t be any repercussions, but we know that obviously isn’t true.
YoungMoneyCashMoneyBoy
Superstar
Kyrie and Avery: two players I would've never guessed to be the vocal ones, urging others to take a stand.
Real ones really move in silence
Real ones really move in silence
waltthizzney
All Star
because everything he does is a PR stunt, its manufactured bullshyt, there is nothing authentic about the dude
slave mentality in full force
the hit pieces coming at Kyrie, y'all believe this propaganda? The players hold all the power
Them not playing would be just as big a distraction. And tbh u got to be retarded to get distracted from issues U care about over a basketball game lol
Dwight Howard
Superstar
I don’t think so. One, these protests are already as big a story as any story has ever been. Two, The season is already on what would be its last week of games. At this point the NBA is well out of people’s thoughts. And the other leagues are ramping up and going to fill their usual voids.
At this point its about saving the league because if those contracts get voided, alot of teams players and media are going to be hurt.
If I thought them sitting out would have meaningful impact I would have a different tune but I don’t think it would.
YoungMoneyCashMoneyBoy
Superstar
"They shouldn't protest like that. They should protest like this."
A lot of cacs on this board. Reminds me of the kaep situation.
A lot of cacs on this board. Reminds me of the kaep situation.