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NBA Social (late edition): LeBron James and the league stand behind George Floyd movement

ByAlex Mcewen|
NBA player and activist LeBron James (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NBA player and activist LeBron James (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

LeBron James, Trae Young, Enes Kanter, and others fight the good fight and stand up for racial inequality, following the death of George Floyd.

Some weeks this column is easy to produce, while other times it presents more of a challenge. There are times the biggest story of the week is completely excluded purposely to focus on more overlooked storylines. This is not one of those weeks.

The story sweeping not only the NBA but the entire nation is the wrongful death of George Floyd. The conversation in the NBA is spearheaded by none other than LeBron James. James has become not only one of the largest activist and philanthropist in the association but in the entire nation.

Eight years ago, in 2012 the murder of Travon Martin ignited a movement. In 2014, the death of Eric Garner did the same and the phrase ‘I can’t breathe’ was born. Here we are in the present year, 2020, on May 25 yet another act of senseless violence took place with the death of George Floyd. Don’t be fooled by the timeline either, there were copious more untimely and notable black deaths between Garner and Floyd. With that said, let’s take a look at the social reaction from these unfortunate events of the past week:

Absolutely nothing

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAieZkXgcky/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Ironically, two days prior to Floyd’s death, James and Nike launched a new campaign titled ‘Nothing Can Stop Us.’ Less than one week later, many activists and allies began sharing a different tagline…

Finding beauty

All-in, my friend

Powerful quote

But remember everyone, athletes should ‘shut up and dribble’

Making a positive history

Speaking the truth

Shai sends his condolences

Thinking face emoji fits well here:

Everybody Cries Sometimes

Say it LOUD!

The pivotal part of this photo is from YEARS ago

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1xv2Kjknt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

This is just where we are

Calling things the way they are

Savage

Good Choice Kanter

Sweet LOUUUUU

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1q7ciBGqN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

MJ’s thoughts

What he said

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA2tzWBFige/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Create a Positive Impact

Let’s Live Free

We are united

A few resources if you would like to make a difference

Mr. Thunder doing Mr. Thunder things

Don’t do it

A Story from Glenn ‘Doc’ Rivers

A little Motivation Might help

Amid all the craziness, sadness, frustration, and uncertainty right now. Let this quote resonate and sink in because the words could not be more true. As the calendar flips from May to June, it is officially the month of pride and love.

While we all search for peace listen to Doc and let’s all have a good week together. For now, and for always we are better when we stick together!

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