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LeBron James & Other NBA Superstars Kneel During National Anthem

Source: Mike Ehrmann / Getty

There were worries that when the NBA officially returns, it would be a distraction and take the focus away from social justice efforts and matters. During the first two official games of the restart, that was definitely not the case.

The NBA is officially back, and we can’t front; it was refreshing to see. The league and its players didn’t miss a step either because both games delivered when it came to competitiveness. BUT honestly, everyone was wondering exactly how social justice matters would be tackled before the start of games.

Prior to tip-off of both the Pelicans vs. Jazz andLakers vs. Clippers games, during the national anthem, players, coaches, and even the officials all kneeled while locking arms in solidarity. LeBron James, who is one of the leagues most vocal players when it comes to social justice matters, vowed that there would be no let-up in the fight for justice and equality.

Following the Lakers’ victory in which LeBron delivered the game-winning bucket, he spoke on the night, adding that he hoped the players made Colin Kaepernick proud by all kneeling.

“I hope we continue to make Kap proud. Every single day I hope I make him proud on how I live my life, not only on the basketball floor but off the floor.”

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell showed Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks a bulletproof vest to his game featuring the names of all the people who died at the hands of police officers.

These actions follow the numerous players, including LeBron James, using their interviews to keep the memory of Breonna Taylor alive and call for the arrest of the officers that gunned her down while executing a no-knock warrant. This is the type of energy we love to see, and all other professional sports leagues except the WNBA who have been about that life should be taking notes.

Photo: Mike Ehrmann / Getty

LeBron James & Other Superstars Send Powerful Message On Opening Night of The NBA Restart  was originally published on hiphopwired.com