As Twitchy told you, NBA superstar LeBron James took a hard line against China and in support of Rockets GM Daryl Morey. J/K LOL, he ripped Morey and then complained that Morey’s tweet led to the NBA having “a difficult week.”
If the biggest name in the NBA is too much of a chickensh*t to stand up for what’s right, what chance does any other player have? Well, actually, other players have a chance — if they choose to take it. Boston Celtic Enes Kanter (who is Turkish, notably) has apparently chosen to take that chance:
Is Enes Kanter the only NBA player who has offered anti-China sentiment, if only via subtweet? https://t.co/OUEBQCUWkJ
— Kevin ? Glass (@KevinWGlass) October 15, 2019
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
MLK
— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) October 14, 2019
It’s worth noting that James tweeted that exact sentiment once:
-Injustice Anywhere Is A Threat To Justice Everywhere- Our Lives Begin To End The Day We Become Silent About Things That Matter- #ThankYouMLK50
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 15, 2018
Guess he didn’t mean it. More:
— Kevin ? Glass (@KevinWGlass) October 15, 2019
-Haven’t seen or talked to my family 5 years
-Jailed my dad
-My siblings can’t find jobs
-Revoked my passport
-International arrest warrant
-My family can’t leave the country
-Got Death Threats everyday
-Got attacked, harassed
-Tried to kidnap me in IndonesiaFREEDOM IS NOT FREE
— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) October 15, 2019
He also wrote "Freedom" on his shoes during the Cavs-Celtics preseason game a few days ago. https://t.co/g651pureQ0 https://t.co/apTwi2PNql pic.twitter.com/9qMSgVGWa4
— Kevin ? Glass (@KevinWGlass) October 15, 2019
Subtle.
Wow.
— Jason Kuznicki (@JasonKuznicki) October 15, 2019
My new favorite player
— Doug Hunter (@douglushhunter) October 15, 2019
He is seemingly the only player in the league with an actual spine, yes
— Just Some Guy (@jeremylatzke) October 15, 2019
Sure seems like Kanter is trying to take a stand. Australian Andrew Bogut, who has played for several NBA teams (including Steve Kerr’s Warriors) and now plays for the Sydney Kings, also has some thoughts about China and Hong Kong.
Andrew Bogut as well
— Rurik V (@RurikV3) October 15, 2019
Bogut tweeted this earlier today:
Everyone is for the “cause” until the “cause” costs them $$$$$…….
— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) October 15, 2019
True story. Self-righteous NBA SJWs like LeBron James know exactly where their bread is buttered and aren’t willing to jeopardize that, even if it means people will suffer as a result. Is it to much to hope that there are more like Kanter (and Bogut) who will use their platforms to fight real oppression?
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