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In Terms Of Social Conscience, Athletes Should Be Like Mike

LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony, four of the biggest stars in the NBA, captivated the sports world earlier this month with their powerful and thoughtfully crafted opening at the ESPYs. Much like they may look in their dreams of being on the court together, they were beautifully in sync, their words like the loveliest of dimes, the prettiest of jumpers, and the most ferocious of dunks.

Each player’s statement worked seamlessly with the others, crescendoing to this point of victory from James: “… most importantly, go back to our communities, invest our time, our resources, help rebuild them, help strengthen them, help change them.