Monday, March 18, 2024

LeBron Says He Respects Kaepernick, but He’ll Stand During Anthem

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LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts on September 26, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

*LeBron James answered questions about standing or protesting during the playing of the national anthem before sporting events during the Cavaliers’ Media Day lineup on Monday. Colin Kaepernick’s decision not stand in honor of the national anthem has inspired more athletes to kneel, sit, or lock arms in solidarity during the playing of the anthem.

LeBron was asked Monday his stance on the issue and whether he’ll stand during the anthem. James stated that while he respects Kaepernick decision, he intends to stand, cbssports.com reports.

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“First of all, I’m all in favor of anyone — athlete or non-athlete — being able to express what they believe in in a peaceful manner. That’s exactly what Colin Kaepernick is doing and I respect that. I think you guys know that when I’m passionate about something, I speak upon it. Me standing for the national anthem is something I will do. That’s who I am. That’s what I believe in. But that doesn’t mean I don’t respect and don’t agree with what Colin Kaepernick is doing.

“You have the right to voice your opinion, stand for your opinion, and he’s doing it in the most peaceful I’ve ever seen someone do. What I do not like about the situation is the negative attention that’s been thrown upon him from certain people because it’s not deserved. He was very educated, very smart, very candid, and very demanding about what he wanted to do. And he didn’t ask anybody else to join him. He did it in the most peaceful manner I’ve ever seen someone stand up and do something. So I can respect that.”

Check out the clip below of James addressing the issue:

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