LeBron James was met with harsh criticism for his response to the ongoing controversy between the NBA, China, and the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
LeBron James is facing criticism from all sides after his response to Daryl Morey's tweet in support of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. At the protests, AP photographer Mark Schiefelbein captured images of protesters in Hong Kong burning James' jersey. Asked to follow up on his comments on Tuesday, James reiterated his belief that it was a complex issue and indicated that he didn't plan on commenting further on the matter. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more.
LeBron James is facing criticism from all sides after his response to Daryl Morey's tweet in support of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. At the protests, AP photographer Mark Schiefelbein captured images of protesters in Hong Kong burning James' jersey. Asked to follow up on his comments on Tuesday, James reiterated his belief that it was a complex issue and indicated that he didn't plan on commenting further on the matter. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more.
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