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Zlatan Ibrahimovic on LeBron James: ‘I don’t like when people with a ‘status’ speak about politics’ [Lebron responds]
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Most of Lebron's political activism/advocacy is about black American issues. Pretty sure he has more experience being a black man than a basketball player. Lebron is mostly staying in his lane talking about what he knows.
Making fun of that sort of nose is an extremely common anti-Semitic insult.
I really like watching Lebron play, but he is all about his own brand and making money. A real activist wouldn't care about money as much as he does.
I sort of understand him not commenting on the CCP, but is there a reason he hasn't expressed support for the Asian American communities under attack right now?
I sort of understand him not commenting on the CCP, but is there a reason he hasn't expressed support for the Asian American communities under attack right now?
If minorities actually got proper representation in politics then you wouldn't need athletes using their platforms to speak about problems in communities. Athletes shouldn't be pressured to get into politics but it is nice when they do because the media actually listens instead of just picking and choosing when they feel like it.
Mocking a Muslims nose, or a Jewish persons nose is fucked up.
Tale as old as time. If it's divisive, it's political.
This is extra rich now that I'm remembering the numerous times I've heard Zlatan talk about himself as an immigrant to Sweden and immigrant players not having a chance at the national team.
Uhh, where did you get it from my post that I was suggesting he wasn't still playing well?
"Do not talk about politics" is a political statement for keeping the status quo, Ibrah you fucking idiot
I have always had a soft spot for Milan but I enjoyed watching them get battered by Inter and Lukaku the other day. Ibra is an incredible player but he's such a prick
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A real activist? Lol cmon
This is ridiculous. Lebron, a black American, has to be the champion of every single issue on the planet? The community he cares about already deal with enough. It's also silly that you criticize him caring about wealth when that is the very thing that gives power in today's society. He has funded free housing, a school, countless development camps, and spearheaded more than a vote.
Lebron was absolutely in the wrong to go against the HK protests, but I swear some of y'all paint a target on the dude much like Zlatan
The problem I have with what Zlatan said, is they ultimately become hypocrites. So I fully expect Zlatan to start saying something political to make his age shit poorly.
This is where I stand. It's also why Lebron kind of falls on deaf ears for me, because he went from championing rights to stopping on the dotted line when it hurts him. Silver can also go fuck off with his hypocrisy for what he said to Masai in 2019.
Ali is different. He was directly affected by the nonsense regarding the government trying to bust him for being a conscientious objector. And he had shit at stake, his boxing license, his career, hell his image was at stake, and he was willing to put all of that on the line for what he believed in.
This is where I stand. It's also why Lebron kind of falls on deaf ears for me, because he went from championing rights to stopping on the dotted line when it hurts him. Silver can also go fuck off with his hypocrisy for what he said to Masai in 2019.
Ali is different. He was directly affected by the nonsense regarding the government trying to bust him for being a conscientious objector. And he had shit at stake, his boxing license, his career, hell his image was at stake, and he was willing to put all of that on the line for what he believed in.
It is really alarming how dismissive you are being to the black experience in America. Yes Lebron is rich, but he didn't inherit it. He grew up virtually homeless and worked hard for everything he has now. Being black in America you are subjected to Government Violence from jump.
Y'all do a discredit all the situations by using them to bludgeon each other.
LeBron is a famous person, and you know, from a that context, he's not using his fame and fortune to advocate for things because it's clear it affects him financially,, so I have an issue with that.
I respect your views over the years following your posts, so I just have to say i'll take it as a different perspective and certainly consider the fact I may be in the wrong. I'm certainly willing to change my pov if that is the case. I'm not mad at Lebron in anycase or refusing to buy his products, I just feel like I need to point out he is silent around the CCP's sensitive issues because of the money at stake for him.
used to really like zlatan when i was younger since he's also from bosnian/croat immigrant parents & when i was younger there weren't really many in the spotlights so it was nice to see someone i could in a way relate to be successful & not be treated like subhuman, but nowadays? especially after this cowardly shit? samo šuti glupak. hilarious coming from someone who also used to "speak about politics" himself
usrao se dabogda pre nego što stigneš lmfao
usrao se dabogda pre nego što stigneš lmfao
Professional athletes are human beings.
For them not to speak about things on their mind would make them robots.
For them not to speak about things on their mind would make them robots.
LeBron's response
LeBron to Zlatan: No way I'll ever 'stick to sports'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism, saying he will "never shut up about things that are wrong."
LeBron to Zlatan: No way I'll ever 'stick to sports'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism, saying he will "never shut up about things that are wrong."www.espn.com
Besides Hong Kong and I guess the Decision, Lebron really is the PR King.
Get fucked, Ibra.LeBron to Zlatan: No way I'll ever 'stick to sports'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism, saying he will "never shut up about things that are wrong."
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LeBron to Zlatan: No way I'll ever 'stick to sports'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism, saying he will "never shut up about things that are wrong."
Good response. Also it's just bizarre that Zlatan would complain about this considering, as LeBron said, that Zlatan himself spoke out against racism in Sweden just a couple of years ago.
I mean Zlatan complained about Swedish football being racist? So I'm guessing according to himself he should stfu?
LeBron to Zlatan: No way I'll ever 'stick to sports'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism, saying he will "never shut up about things that are wrong."
Alright Lebron, a person you played on the court with is reporting racism against Asians in the NBA. We all agree it is wrong. Please say something about it
Fuck that guy. Notice they always go after left leaning athletes when telling them to "shut up and dribble." Did he also tell Drew Brees to keep his dumb, MAGA mouth shut? Doubt it.
