‘We know it’s bigger than us’: LeBron James expands on why he feels compelled to speak on social issues after criticism from Laura Ingraham

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  • LeBron James elaborated on his response to Laura Ingraham on Saturday, making clear that he had no intention of following the Fox News anchor’s advice to “shut up and dribble.”
  • James discussed in detail why he feels compelled to speak out about issues of social justice, and how he planned to continue using his platform to help better the lives of others.
  • James also evoked the names of athletes from the past who had spoken out against injustice, adding that “We know it’s bigger than us.”

LeBron James elaborated on his response to Laura Ingraham during All-Star Weekend, after the Fox News anchor told the Cavaliers superstar to “shut up and dribble.”

James had taken to social media on Friday, posting an image that read “I am more than an athlete” and captioning his post with #wewillnotshutupanddribble.

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