Lebron Speaks On Race And The NBA(Full Interview)

[mrlongjohn10in]

 

[Big Boss]

Anyone paying attention know Lebron is the modern evolution of socially conscious superstars like Ali. Since we live in a corporately controlled globalized universe, there are more considerations than in Ali's era, so being fiercely pro black can come with severe financial ramifications. Lebron has recognized this and artfully kept his views understated as to not arouse the anti-black hatred of a country supported by racist apparatuses. Its a tightrope Lebron has walked beautifully, and his powerful response to the Trayon Martin tragedy is evidence that when push comes to shove there's no confusion on where he stands.

Im not looking for an athlete to be a Marcus Garvey/MLK hybrid. Hes a ball player. I just want to know he cares, and considers him to be one of "us". In a way its like the reverse southern strategy, where high profile white men use deceptively demeaning language against people of color, so that their racist base understands they are with "them" without saying so explicitly. Lebron has no problem letting us know he is with "us", and thats a great psychological feeling, and thats all I need to know. I dont see eye to eye with him on everything, but Im proud of him.

 

[IllmaticDelta]

Kobe and MJ need to take notes

 

[Trece]

Is this the same guy that grew up with a white foster family in Ohio?

 

[mastermind]

Bron

 

[Ben.]

LeBron better than c00nbe in every way

 

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I love how he always says "Our League", making it known that without the players, the NBA ain't shyt. Muhfukkas will pack into some park bleachers like sardines to see Bron and KD play but nobody's going to a state of the art arena to watch Todd McCullough play 1 on 1 with Travis Knight.

And did you peep the subliminals thrown at Kobe? "I don't speak without knowledge. I educate myself first..."

#GOAT

 

[The Goodz]

LeBron's PR team is second to none

 

[Prince Akeem]

Lebron James is my favorite athlete on planet earth.

 

[Houston911]

That's my prince James

Haven't listened yet so it better be good

 

[AkaDemiK]

the gawd........you can never front on that man's character and what he stands for as a black man....never

rachel nichols looks fukkin delicious

 

[PortCityProphet]

the fck this shyt stickied for but the cfb thread get taken down :waitwhat:

 

[Judgement!]

Props for him speaking out. Maybe some of these other dudes will learn how to walk the line and voice their opinions also.

 

[nineteeneightysix]

I WILL always respect LeBron because he married a black woman...

Dude is proud to be black...

 

[dtownreppin214]

who got the full interview?

props to bron for having the interview with cnn. he got espn in timeout.