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NBA famous person LeBron James has discovered himself on the heart of controversy as soon as once more.
Whereas attending his son Bronny’s USC sport over the weekend, LeBron fully ignored the nationwide anthem and sat down at his courtside seat whereas the track was being performed.
Individuals on the Web blasted LeBron for “disrespecting” the nationwide anthem.
Right here’s what individuals on the Web needed to say about LeBron sitting in the course of the anthem.
“Zero respect for the nation that gave him the chance to be a basketball star.”
“Zero respect for the nation that allowed him to change into a billionaire.”
“Zero respect for the women and men who defend our nation so he can dwell his life.”
Shameful.” stated one particular person.
“He ought to transfer to Japanese Europe and attempt to make his $1 billion there. Or China! He may disrespect America all he desires there. However he gained’t as a result of he’s a coward. Disgrace on him.” commented one other particular person.
The reporter who took the video defended LeBron by saying that the anthem is one of the best time for the NBA star to return into the sector and sit with out inflicting a commotion.
Because the reporter who took this video, that is gross and fully mischaracterizes the scenario. LeBron has carried out this for YEARS in Bronny’s time at Sierra Canyon. It’s objectively one of the best time to stroll in so he doesn’t trigger a large stir. Cease it.
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) December 13, 2023
Again in 2020, LeBron and his teammates knelt in the course of the anthem whereas sporting “Black Lives Issues” shirts. Earlier this 12 months LeBron stated that he was not a fan of the Dallas Cowboys attributable to their coverage in opposition to permitting gamers to kneel in the course of the anthem.
On this occasion it doesn’t seem LeBron was disrespecting the anthem on function and simply carelessly ignored the anthem whereas taking his seat on Sunday.
