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Dec 27, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) looks on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 27, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) looks on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James tweeted a post tonight regarding the NFL quarterback, Deshaun Watson. The tweet has not been received well, owing to the controversies surrounding Watson lately. The NBA Twitter expressed their disbelief online. One fan even wrote, “Thought he was hacked…No way this is real”.
Deshaun Watson had been suspended for more than half the season for alleged sexual assault. The NFL star was reeling under two dozen civil lawsuits.
LeBron James’ tweet shocked fans
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The NBA champion wrote, “Yessir D Watson!! Another one. That boy getting his rhythm back!“. LeBron’s tweet has come under scrutiny with basketball fans in shock. Many fans called out the player for his treatment of Jerry Jones and Deshaun Watson.
Thought he was hacked for a second no way this is real
— Grant (@GrantTripple) January 1, 2023
You stopped being a cowboys fan because of Jerry Jones but you are now actively rooting for Deshaun Watson!?
— Jimmy Askins (@JimmyFromTheQ) January 1, 2023
My son is a huge fan of you.. he no longer will be supporting you after this tweet. Supporting Watson is no message you should be sending to the young kids out there. What's next you will tweet about R Kelly?
— GLOCK (@GlockRivers) January 1, 2023
LeBron is pro sexual predator, confirmed
— nate heckenberger (@nheckenberger) January 1, 2023
and he's supported rapists before, unsure how this is surprising to anyone
— rodlo 🪬 (@roddystr) January 1, 2023
https://twitter.com/iitsBreeezy/status/1609690958265974785?s=20&t=ic7fs4O2G4QPdx1-mrwbjg
Supporting a rapist not like this king
— Exceed (@TBExceed) January 1, 2023
Please be joking LeBron
— mev 🏀🧸🌹 (@mevvybear) January 1, 2023
LeBron James, before supporting the Cleveland Browns, cheered for the Dallas Cowboys. Last year, he had revealed the shift in allegiances owing to how Jerry Jones, the general manager for the Cowboys, handled the national anthem protests.
LeBron said that it was not “appropriate” for the front office to restrict people from kneeling, and hindering “freedom of speech”. Jones had indeed given a stern warning to his players, stating that if they “disrespected the flag”, they would be taken off the team.
The King was once criticized for not taking a stand
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LeBron James also came under harsh criticism from former NBA player, Enes Freedom, for not having a stance on social issues, particularly the human rights issues in China. It has cost Enes Freedom his career. But that has only added more fuel to the fire.
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Dec 28, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) stands on the court after arguing a call with NBA referee Curtis Blair (R) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Enes Kanter Freedom spoke to Tim Bontemps two years back. He said, “I don’t know if he’s educated enough, but I’m here to educate him and I’m here to help him“. He said athletes in a powerful position like LeBron need to “stand up for the things they believe in“.
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