In reality, no sports league has a history of activism quite like the NBA. And few athletes are as willing to stand up and speak their mind on tough issues as NBA players are.
And in the current climate, there’s been a strong need for people - everyone - to take a stand. That especially includes beloved athletes, whose voices reach the masses.
In case you missed it, LeBron James was involved in a series of headlines this week. In a recent video with Kevin Durant, James stated that President Donald Trump “doesn’t give a f**k about people.