LeBron James’ recent appearance on The Shop has not been without controversy. At one point in the interview, he is asked where he least likes to play. The Lakers star doesn’t hesitate to point to Boston, and is immediately jokingly asked: Why do you hate Boston? Here is his response.
Because they are very racist. They will say anything. And it’s OK. It’s my fucking life, I’ve been dealing with it my whole life. I don’t mind. I hear it. If I hear someone nearby, I check it out real quick and then immediately jump into the match. They’re going to say whatever they want to say at all times,” he notes.
LeBron isn’t the first person to point the finger at Celtics fans. In the last Finals it was Klay Thompson who complained regarding the behavior of the fans because of the insults Draymond Green was receiving. “We’ve played in front of tough fans before. hurl insults with fuck with children in the audience… Really elegant. Good job Boston, ”said the Warriors guard.
For Jaylen, a systemic problem
Returning to racism, it is not the first nor the last time that this issue will come to the fore. Jaylen Brown, known for his social activism and his political awareness, recently chatted with Tim Bontemps of ESPN regarding this problem and his experience in Boston.
“I think racism is bigger than basketball and a Game 3 playoff… The constructs and limitations of systemic racism in our school system, inequality in education, lack of opportunity, homelessness, lack of affordable housing, lack of affordable health care, symbolism… The list goes on. I recognize my privilege as an athlete… », he commented before entering what is happening in Boston.
“I know that not all Celtics fans in our arena are racists. We have people from all walks of life, ethnicities, colors… they are all die-hard Celtics fans; so I think painting all Celtics fans as racists would be unfair. However, Boston, we have a lot of work to do, for sure.”
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