LeBron James: I Don't Believe Daryl Morey Was Educated About The Situation in China
By Stephen Douglas | Oct 14 2019
LeBron James finally addressed the Daryl Morey / China / Hong Kong situation and well, it was disappointing. James said that while we have freedom of speech in America, sometimes you have to consider the consequences of what you say or tweet. He also said that he didn't think Daryl Morey was educated about the situation when he tweeted.
Lakers’ LeBron James on NBA’s China controversy: “I don’t want to get into a ... feud with Daryl Morey but I believe he wasn’t educated on the situation at hand and he spoke.” pic.twitter.com/KKrMNU0dKR
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) October 15, 2019
"So many people could been harmed, not only financially, but physically, emotionally, spiritually."
This is rough. The most powerful basketball player in the world chose not to take a stand against China. Which is understandable. He's also one of the guys with the most money to lose if China bans the NBA. James is a corporation and corporations only care about making more money.
UPDATE: LeBron has clarified his statement, saying that he specifically meant Morey was not considering the consequences of his tweet.
Let me clear up the confusion. I do not believe there was any consideration for the consequences and ramifications of the tweet. I’m not discussing the substance. Others can talk About that.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 15, 2019
My team and this league just went through a difficult week. I think people need to understand what a tweet or statement can do to others. And I believe nobody stopped and considered what would happen. Could have waited a week to send it.
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 15, 2019