LeBron James opts out of wearing social justice message on jersey

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NBA superstar LeBron James said Saturday he would opt out of wearing a social justice message on the back of his jersey because it doesn't 'resonate with his mission.'

The vast majority of NBA players have decided to pick a social justice message when play resumes in Orlando, Florida.

The list of suggested messages, agreed on by the players union and NBA owners and then made available to players, includes"I Can't Breathe," which is what George Floyd said more than 20 times before he died with a white police officer kneeling on his neck. James said even though he isn't taking part in the jersey messages, he is still working behind the scenes to improve the lives of others, especially people in the Black community.

 

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