Discussing LeBron’s stance on not wearing a social justice message on his jersey | First Take
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Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Marcus Spears discuss Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' decision not to wear a social justice message on his jersey during the 2019-20 NBA season restart in Orlando, Florida.
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Knicks should wear "sell the team"
@Jak Jones lol I forgot about that
Bruh 😂😂😂
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Lmao 😂 for real
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Lebron is working on things outside of basketball. So he doesn’t need to wear a message. He is a message.
Well said 👍🏿 💯
LeBron worried about upsetting his white corporate bosses and clients.
He’s as confusing a messenger as Kaepernick
@Cyrs M CHINA
Facts
why does jay always start off sounding like someone took his lunch money before work?
he has some internal depression going on
He’s BETAaaaaa
He works for espn I think they did
Exactly like bra speak
They did they took his NBA career away.
It's not a requirement leave the guy alone
Y'all acting like him wearing it gonna stop racism
In 4 seasons Wentz has 0 playoff wins 48 fumbles. 7-20 vs teams over 500. He has no heart no desire to win. he smiles after loses. His teammates hate him. Wentz started 5-6 in 3 of his first 4 seasons. He has the IQ of a Potato. Eagles are 24-6 in their last 30 games with Foles.
Then why did he go on the espys on stage saying there must be a change
Wentz played 5 quarters vs the Seahawks last year and had a 65 rating the 40 year old josh mccown with torn hamstirng had a 100 rating vs seahaks with same players the loser Wentz had
@@chrisrhinehart45 exactly. He is a hypocrite, and these fools out there would give him a a pass for anything.
danny woodson yoo ur funny,I’m not an eagles fan,I’m a giants fan,but you honestly have to go to videos that doesn’t relate anything to football to talk about how bad wentz is?
2:42 “Lebran Jam Lebron James 😂😂😂😂💀💀🤣🤣 I’m crying yo
😭😭😭😭bro
I had to rewind a few times. Had me dying 😂. Reminded me of that “Lebron Jaymes” kid
nightfall Exactly! 😂😂😂
He was about to say i like that meme kid. Lebron Jaayyymes. 💀
LOL you can't be watching these memes if you on TV
2:44 Jay cookout voice started to come through lmao
😂
amazing
He talkin smack about lebron outside the cameras lol
2:43 Sounds like the “LeBron James” kid. 🤣
😂😂😂
Hahaha 😂
He probably wanted "More Than An Athlete" on his jersey...
He prolly wanted somebody name. NBA player association said no people names because u mite offended somebody who u don't put they name.
If Lebron would of had " Breonna Taylor" on his Jersey. 2 Hard but NBA said no names
His name holds more power than anything that could be printed on his jersey
In 4 seasons Wentz has 0 playoff wins 48 fumbles. 7-20 vs teams over 500. He has no heart no desire to win. he smiles after loses. His teammates hate him. Wentz started 5-6 in 3 of his first 4 seasons. He has the IQ of a Potato. Eagles are 24-6 in their last 30 games with Foles
danny woodson haha
Cause Lebron deep down knows BLM is stupid and is a terrorist platform built on gut feelings, not facts.
Maybe he just doesn’t want to support a Marxist organization
danny woodson lol 😂
Stephen A was speaking all facts in this discussion: ✊🏾
Imagine what all democrats are pushing lol
2:41 “LeBrOn JAeEe, LeBron James” 💀
Bro who cares the man can literally still protest he the biggest voice in the league tf
fa real
Kim Dee Word
Stephen a, once again kills it again! He ain’t lying
At 2:43 the Meme Ghost came out of Jay Will 🥴🤣🤣🤣
Good for him that he is above virtue signaling.
It's about time somebody is.
Lol Lebron is the biggest virtue signaler out there
He knows his CCP masters will know what to do.
Lebron is the king of virtue signaling lmao
"More than a athlete"............... Sit down.
When did ESPN become CNN?
Can they start nba season tomorrow?
wearing a message comes off as preachy
He should’ve worn “the Chosen One”. Just to get media to go nuts
And his haters too.
Le3-6
Great Video....
Kyrie said the restart would b a distraction.jay will just confirmed it.
2:43 the hood almost came out of bro 🤣💀
When you see Leonard on the back of the jersey nobody going to say nothing
No ones saying anything about Lebron
@@Perish1 You must not have a twitter then lmao
Because Leonard does not market himself so no one really isn’t gonna care
@@delroyterrelonge6085 yeah it only makes sense
Jay Williams lisp cracks me up. The amount of times he says "pusth" instead of push had me dying.
He said "lebron giant" lmao
Props to Jay Will for keeping the eye on the big picture.
May I ask, why is this even a topic? It’s his choice to wear a slogan or message, or just his name. What, do you guys think he’s against social injustice?😂😂
Sadly, theres plenty of people who try to discount his activism, mostly MAGA idiots
LeBron only likes to get free points. If he has to sacrifice anything or receive backlash then he won't do it.
☝️um he is playing during covid & his sneaker still cost 💰 , I think he confirmed he doesn't care about black people...as far as social injustice idk .
itshiho like when? China?
Suave Don idk what playing basketball does about caring for black people, and in my opinion, I don’t think putting the price of his shoes at a lower price means he doesn’t care either.
Brilliant point Steven A
Free Hong Kong!
Let Hong Kong hold their own lunch pail, as a blackman in america thats not my issue
@@rodney9772 tell everyone to care about your problems but forget everyone else's right?
@@rodney9772 Yeah but when multi-billion league and owners and its top player are profiting off the backs of people in China, and then turn their backs on China's plight with human right, in order to protect their wealth; all while crying to the US government about "oppression"? That reeks of hypocrisy...
@@rodney9772 trashman
@@theoracle7469 support the blackman in america and Asia, then i might support Hong Kong
Wow, barely anybody in the comments are talking about the brilliant plan of the BPAC. Y'all are missing the point. Can't wait for the NBA to come back but y'all missed this point
That's because people don't really care about that stuff. You are supposed to talk like you care, that's why people are talking like they care. Their actions show, that they don't care though.
On the other hand: bring something to the table that the legislative can actually do.
I bet there is nothing.
So, the whole movement is basically pointless.
Defund the police? Yep, that's something that could be done. It would really, really help. I am pretty sure about it. LMAO
BLM is ridiculous.
2:42 “Who” ¿👀?
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2:42 lmaoooo
Thank you J Will... I haven't heard one thing about the NBA's plans moving forward in terms of creating change.
I was waiting for this to become a topic lol smh
This is S.A.S best debate of keeping it 💯
Sports & play✊🏾
Stephan A's idea should go viral among the NBA stars... Really could make a good change!!!
I love ESPN
S.A.S-You got something with the BPAC idea! No gestures are to small, BUT some have greater impact-ideally BOTH PATHS will get efforts further 'down the road"!
This might be SAS best segment ever
😂 they’ve had the same topic like 3 times today
Bro what does putting something on the back of a jersey is going to do
I appreciate these people actually saying that this doesn’t make a difference. There needs to be legislation and that type of stuff to change anything
Preach Steven A! Preach!
Why didn’t the owners take a stand and replace the logo’s on the front of the jersey with social justice messages instead of the players replacing their family names for 4 games?
Kai Streets 8 games lol
I think “Enough” is the best jersey thing social justice message out of them all, because it isn’t limited to just social justice, but anything that is wrong and needs to stop, it’s not specifying black lives matter, or racism, you could honestly just say enough with all of it, all the negativity, all the hate, all the sensitivity, all the cancel culture, all the assumptions, all the identity assassinations, enough of race in general, enough of the pointless arguing just enough man. If I was a player that’s what I would rep, easily the one that reaches the most topics 👍
🤣🤣🤣🤣 LeBran Jauemes 2:42
Again wassup with Jay and this ese word
LeBron is a character ! He doesn't care about the Movement . He cares about the money . He stood with china over hong Kong that says everything
Where the phrase "I wish a MF would" at on the list
Your so right Steven A!
I appreciate Stephen A putting out something actionable for people to do.
Now can someone actually write down what an end goal looks like and measurables so we know when it's accomplished?
That's the problem, there is no clear definition for systemic racism. So its impossible to solve it. I personally think people use it as an excuse or to keep the mindset of people, that even if you work hard, there's a barrier to prevent you from achieving what you want in life
@@1maje4036 this is what the problem is with protests that have no clear end goal. They go on forever, and if you stop, you "gave up".
We need to have something clear. Like, increased training for police officers to de escalate situations without violence. National registry for police complaints with an independent oversight committee. Increased funding for schools and after school programs.
You know things that can be done.
2:42 He couldn’t help himself! LeBron JaYmes
😂😂😂
One of the few times I agree with SAS. Im all in on an athletic PAC on Capitol Hill
2:42 he watched too many memes
Was up we ain’t gonna talk about Mike Perry losing his mind??
Why would he? He's working, trying to keep competitive, healthy, safe for himself and family. And he can do more than one thing at a time in the right time and place.
jason w. almost said “lubrawn jaaames”
Man love this conversation.
Towards the end of the video this is where the conversation should be at. It’s great to see. Started off dodgy but the end is where we should be
We tired of the NBA.. We watch to see greatest basketball players play ball.. Entertainement. Not people preaching or telling us what to do especially these times..
Yes words r meaningless. Action speaks volume.
Now we getting somewhere.
He said that he wished he was able to put his input on some of the predetermined messages by the NBA and nobody is going to make him rep what he doesn't want to, so I'm guessing he didn't like the messages.
First time agreeing wit Stephen A
This reminds me of people criticizing Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole for not tweeting during the beginning of protests, but they were literally at the protests. It’s not about a tweet or a story... it’s about what you do.
He can SPEAK on social injustice without defacing his uniform or changing his name . HIS protests aren't silent.
2:44 He tried Lebron Jaymes
FACTS (BPAC)
Every company is saying the same generic statement. "We care, look at what we are doing..." This is one of the only companies that is doing anything at all. but without support from the players, some kind of unity amoungst the league what is this going to do? The question I have because I'm no expert is what is the end goal of a statement going to do for the movement? What is the end goal? Equality? Then what does being able to make a statement if approved by the other side (the elite) do? To me maybe not playing for the coorperation is a greater stance but that's just my two cents.
Steven A 👏🏿
I'm with Leschool!
Last time I was this early lebron was in Cleveland
Taking Ls😂
Which stint you talking about
Yep actions speak louder than words🗣
My man Stephen A. Smith just went off and what he just said needs to be played everywhere
I think you guys are missing the point. LeBron had stated before that the only reason the NBA should come back is to send a message by putting messages on their jerseys. He himself wanted to come back to do that exact thing but now he's not? Which is confusing to me.
Hi
It's like Kramer not wearing the AIDS-awareness ribbon during the AIDS walk on SEINFELD. Haha!
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Bron was going to put “More Than a Vote” most likely or Breonna Taylor bc atm that’s what he’s been pushing for off court. I can see no names but to give players a list of pre approved slogans instead of maybe a list of restrictions is kinda meh on the NBAs part.
Putting a message on a jersey won't change anything.
Lebron's off court actions speaks louder, for example he is encouraging people to vote.
Putting messages on jersey, going on twitter or instagram isn't going to make a single difference.
Lebron is smart man, he knows changes is need in governments, organisations and laws for real change.
BLACK PLAYERS FEEL LIKE THEY WILL LOSE REVENUE IN CONTRACTS NEGOTIATIONS IS ONE REASON BLACK PLAYERS DONT INVEST IN BLACK ECONOMICS OR WANTING TO BUY A AREA FOR A BLACK MALL
The strongest way to illicit change is to be that change, not protest for it.
He wears his heart on his sleeve...
Theres no guideline to the effort that everyone is pushing for. Yes change is needed. I applaud LeBron for not picking a slogan. Its way too early in this fight to understand what the outcome will be.
My man stephen
SAS is actually making good points. We need policies passed and put into laws. We need to stop falling for these silly PR gestures with no substance.
This is the 1st time i feel like Stephen A is making sense.
Stephen A is spittin facts!!!!
Nothing else to talk about?
The black patch let's go Steven A
So why doesn't SAS start one. Needs to stop calling out others and step up and do something himself.
I'm very curious. What is Kyrie actually doing for this cause right now, at this very moment? 🤔
2:42 😂😂😂
2:42 “Lebrahn Jaaaaaames”
I can see why people are walking away from sports! I love basketball. That's what it is, a sport! Lebron has always been vocal about how he feels about social injustice. He doesn't need to put it on his jersey. Also, first game in the bubble, in the post interview, the first 5 QUESTIONS were about social injustice. Ummm, I watch the interview to listen to comments about the game!!! I have news stations for info on social injustice. Just saying, people watch sports to get away from tense topics. Leave it where it belongs
I don't hear SAS saying I'm in for 10k.
social justice and sports doesn't mixed
Didn’t lebron wear a t-shirt saying i can’t breathe before a game so lets not get carried away that he’s too big for symbolic gestures...if anything he’s just being anti establishment because the nba has approved these names on jerseys so he wants to do the opposite...not that its a big deal but he’s using his larger then life persona just to control the narrative yet again
bro the whole point of players sitting out the season is to keep the focus on systemic racism you can't expect the nba owners to give 100% on the season coming back and systemic racism. When has symbolic gestures ever worked? thats all the nba doing rn
Imagine somebody choking at crunch time with I CANT BREATHE on his back
Stephen A should start it with a Quarter Mill