GawdMelo Urges Athletes To Fight For Political Causes

[PortCityProphet]

Melo been a real one. Ain't nothing new for him. He speaks up often. He goes out on the streets with the peoples.

 

[Whips-n-Chains]

republicans buy shoes too



to Melo

 

[onelastdeath]

Just try to get us into the playoffs next season, breh....

#StayMe7o, brehs

Negged

 

[#1 pick]

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony just posted a message to his Instagram page in which he asks his fellow professional athletes to become more politically active, instructing them to demand action from politicians and not to worry about losing endorsement deals.

Here is the full caption from Anthony’s Instagram post:



That's my 3

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@Jermaine Colington

Melo one of my favorite players, him and Kaepernick

 

[No Sleep]

I fukk with Melo.

 

[#SOG_soldier]

That's my middle age overweight Puerto Rican goat

 

[Retired Account]

Just try to get us into the playoffs next season, breh....

#StayMe7o, brehs

 

[RicanHavok]

I beg to differ that social media cannot be effective. I'd say it's the most powerful tool an athlete has right now. There is no obligation for any athlete to use their status as a means for societal progress, but if they so choose, they need to be constantly on message on their social media. Posts here or there won't do shyt. Your "thoughts and prayers" when something happens is hollow.

Imagine if someone like LeBron became more engaged in the political process and identified politicians that are continuing to impede racial equality. Imagine him relentlessly calling out politicians by name on a daily basis to an audience of 31 million Twitter followers. All these scumbag politicians care about is maintaining power and if there's an organized effort by influencers on social media to standup to the continued maintenance of the status quo that is systemic racism, you don't think that will resonate?

I get it - you don't want to harm your brand or legacy. Athletes almost have to function like politicians. But if athletes decided to throw caution to the wind, there could be a serious impact.

Agree, but I don't think Melo saying it's not effective, he's saying it's not enough.

 

[No Sleep]

I hope he withdraws for the USA team.

 

[nomoreneveragain]

Never been so proud of Melo

 

[GhostoftheMan]

Stop snitchin Melo

that's my SF

how many other players not giving a fukk like him

 

[DirtyD]

Props to Melo for keeping it real and Lebron for co-signing.

 

[Steezy]

Just try to get us into the playoffs next season, breh....

#StayMe7o, brehs

 

[ezrathegreat]

I salute the brother for using his platform to make a difference. God bless him and his family.

 

[PhonZhi]

I hope he withdraws for the USA team.

What a powerful statement if NO black athlete played on the team