For years, a number of NBA superstars have spoken out in opposition to Donald Trump.
It dates again to his days in workplace.
That’s why it wasn’t a shock to see Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James endorsing Kamala Harris forward of Tuesday’s election.
James took to X to share that he was backing the Democratic candidate.
Then, following the Lakers’ win over the Toronto Raptors, he elaborated a bit of additional on that (by way of Dave McMenamin).
“Having a daughter, having a wife, having a mother and things of that nature, what (Harris) believes in when it comes to women’s rights, when it comes to the future with my kids and where I see our country should be, I feel like that endorsement is only right,” James mentioned. “And c’mon, I mean, you guys know me. I d*** sure wasn’t going the other way.”
LeBron James elaborated on his endorsement of Kamala Harris for president tonight. pic.twitter.com/oA4MVWwjDo
James has at all times been fairly vocal about his political and social views.
He’s been closely criticized by some media retailers and athletes for his political stance, and a few will at all times take offense at skilled athletes utilizing their platforms to endorse any candidate.
On the finish of the day, skilled athletes are additionally residents like all people else, they usually have each proper to assist the candidate of their selecting.
One could or could not agree with their views, and that’s completely advantageous.
That’s the great thing about democracy, and the rich are as certified to debate politics as each single one in all their compatriots, even when they don’t undergo the identical issues the typical individual does.
