On Wednesday May 31, 2017 James’ Los Angeles home was spray painted with a racial slur across the front gates. Although James and his family were not in Los Angeles at the time, this was a very clear sign that even a global star is not free from the grasp of racism. However, a Fox Sports Analyst disagrees.
Jason Whitlock, a sports journalist and co-host of Speak For Yourself with , came out and vocalized his opinion on the matter. He’s ruffled more than a few feathers due to his controversial take. According to Whitlock’s statement on Colin Cowherd’s show “The Herd,” racism is “not LeBron James’ issue.