Is The NBA Not Basketball Anymore?

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is interviewed by NBA TV analyst Isiah Thomas following the 93-89 victory against the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is interviewed by NBA TV analyst Isiah Thomas following the 93-89 victory against the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Social Activism

Stay in your lane and count your cash.

They could stay in the lane on the court, but that’s too easy for the men pictured above. They’ve proven they can ball. There’s not much left for them to add to their resumes, besides Larry O’Briens.

The front four are best of friends, and this summer at the ESPYs, took a stand against injustice and racial inequality. It made people uncomfortable, and some thought it was unnecessary.

I think the real reason was because they didn’t think athletes had voices because they’d gone silent for so long.

CP3, DWade, LeBron, Melo. Guys known for their dunks and clutch performances rather than their social stances or viewpoints. But they’ve started to change the narrative on pro athletes – they’re not just dumb jocks. They’re actually smart, and have some good things to say.