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LeBron James won’t wear jersey with social justice message

LA Lakers star LeBron James is one of only 17 NBA players out of 285 so far who have opted to continue using their family names instead of social justice messages on the back of their uniforms when play resumes in Florida. – EPA pic, July 12, 2020.

NATIONAL Basketball Association superstar LeBron James yesterday said he will opt out of wearing a social justice message on the back of his jersey because it does not “resonate with my mission”. James, who has often spoken out against racism and police brutality in the US, is passing on NBA’s plan to help bring attention to racial inequality by having players wear messages like “I Can’t Breathe” instead of their family names.

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