LeBron James Rocks Colin Kaepernick Nike T-Shirt to Lakers Preseason Game
LeBron James was wearing some exclusive Nike gear on his way to the Lakers' preseason game against the Kings on Thursday as he sported a 'Kaepernick' t-shirt to Staples Center.
James has previously voiced his support for Colin Kaepernick both as an NFL quarterback and as the face of the 30th anniversary of Nike's "Just Do It." campaign.
After the apparel brand announced in September Kaepernick would be used in advertisements going forward, James said he stood for "anybody who believes in change" and added, "I stand with Nike all day, every day."
LeBron James has long supported Colin Kaepernick and the movement the former NFL quarterback started by taking a knee in 2016.
Now, this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anyone. James has been more outspoken about social issues in recent years. He’s discussed matters like immigration, police brutality, women’s rights and president Donald Trump, to name a few, and has kicked off multiple TVshows centered around social issues outside of basketball.James has also shown support for Kaepernick and other NFL players who have decided to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem.
James has previously voiced his support for Colin Kaepernick both as an NFL quarterback and as the face of the 30th anniversary of Nike's "Just Do It." campaign.
After the apparel brand announced in September Kaepernick would be used in advertisements going forward, James said he stood for "anybody who believes in change" and added, "I stand with Nike all day, every day."
LeBron James has long supported Colin Kaepernick and the movement the former NFL quarterback started by taking a knee in 2016.
Now, this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anyone. James has been more outspoken about social issues in recent years. He’s discussed matters like immigration, police brutality, women’s rights and president Donald Trump, to name a few, and has kicked off multiple TVshows centered around social issues outside of basketball.James has also shown support for Kaepernick and other NFL players who have decided to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem.
Sources: sports.yahoo.com, si.com
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