LeBron James has long been able to captivate audiences with a word or photo while simultaneously keeping another eye on maintaining his basketball excellence.
As he’s gotten older, more experienced and mature, James has recognized the importance of “the moment” — giving the game what it needs when it’s called for. Now, perhaps realizing the world is in a moment of reckoning, he’s still pushing and being more direct in what he sees.
First, there was James and his Miami Heat teammates wearing hoodies in honor of Trayvon Martin, who was slain in 2012, before embarking on James’ journey to his first NBA title.