NBA’s biggest name is still planning to have that name on the back of his jersey when the league begins play in Disney World." data-reactid="16">The biggest NBA name is still planning to have that name on the back of his shirt when the league starts playing in Disney World.
NBA for the league’s reboot." data-reactid="17">Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters that he will keep “James” above his number rather than wearing the various social justice messages approved by the NBA for the league to restart.
From ESPN:
“I didn’t choose a name on the back of my shirt,” said James on Saturday. “There was no lack of respect for the list that was handed down to all the players. I congratulate anyone who decides something on the back of our shirt. Just something that did not seriously resonate with my mission, with my goal.
“I would have liked to have been able to say so what would have happened on the back of the shirt, but I agree with this … I don’t need to have something on the back of the shirt because people understand my mission and what I do” .
NBA players have picked a social justice message to wear on their jerseys. Only 17 players have decided to continue using their names." data-reactid="21">According to ESPN, 285 of the expected 350 NBA players have chosen a social justice message to wear on their shirts. Only 17 players have decided to continue using their names.
The shirt’s social justice messages were part of the league’s effort to maintain the conversation about racial injustice and police brutality as they continued to unfold for its season. James was among the players who believed that the game would not hinder their social justice efforts.
NBA’s list of social justice messages have also drawn criticism for not allowing players to go far enough, restricting them from some more controversial messages as well as the names of victims of police brutality." data-reactid="23">The NBA’s list of social justice messages also drew criticism for not allowing players to go far enough, limiting them to some more controversial messages and names of victims of police brutality.
The LeBron James shirt will continue to read “James”. (Photo AP / Brandon Dill)
