You should cross the mountains like a brave man

Chapter 500 Like LeBron?No!
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On the night when the Lakers defeated the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, LeBron James, the superstar from the East, broke his silence.

There have been rumors before that he has decided to speak out on the Darfur issue in Sudan. This time, it is a direct response from his management team.

He will be interviewed to express his views on events in Sudan.

The media chanted with great fanfare: LeBron James has broken the silence in Darfur.

Everyone knows that James has extraordinary influence. Even if he is only 24 years old, he is also the leader of the next decade in the NBA.

James is the most conservative among those who have been forced to express their views since the Darfur incident in Sudan fermented.

Since it was revealed last year that he refused to sign the boycott document, he has been subjected to cyber violence across the United States.

A future ruler, wearing No. 23, with incomparable influence and unlimited future, will treat public events like the last No. 23 who has the same ability but is only willing to be a basketball player?

James' "I need more information" reminds veteran reporters of Michael Jordan's attitude in the same situation.

That incident dates back to March 1991, when four white policemen in Los Angeles caught Rodney King, a black man who was drunk and speeding. During the arrest, the police used excessive violence against Rodney who resisted arrest.The second half of the arrest was captured by the camera. On the second day, the headlines of the major news were reports of "white police beating innocent black people". People complained for Rodney and condemned the violent white police.

Therefore, on April 4 of the following year, after the local jury acquitted the four police officers accused of "using excessive force", thousands of African-Americans and Latinos who were dissatisfied with the verdict took to the streets to protest, which eventually triggered a series of riots, affecting communities including Asians and especially Koreans.The conflict lasted for 29 full days, killing 4 people

body.

The riots in Los Angeles became the focus of attention across the United States.That night, the reporter asked Jordan, who had just played a perfect game, to express his views on the Rodney King incident. Jordan only left one sentence: "I need to know more about this matter."

The outside world criticized Jordan for refusing to participate in public affairs, but he chose to remain silent. The basketball god only cares about the ownership of the championship on the court.

As for the earlier sentence, the classic "Republicans buy shoes, too." It further shows that Jordan is committed to becoming a pure basketball player.

17 years later, the same thing happened to James. His silence for half a year made people suspect that he wanted to follow Jordan's old path.

"After the incident in Darfur, Sudan, many media outlets were interviewing sports stars about their attitudes. It was a matter of social justice and the social status of black people. LeBron actually told the media that he didn't understand the matter so he couldn't comment on it. I know he cares about his influence, but he refuses to speak out like a coward who chooses to evade his social responsibilities."

Criticism and accusations from the media are like a flood.

"If you really cared about civil rights, you wouldn't worry about your influence declining. Sadly, LeBron chose business over conscience."

The criticism from celebrities is the harshest.

Then, just as the division finals started, LeBron James, after half a year of weighing, resolutely embarked on the famous road to becoming a god: not just a basketball player.

It is difficult to surpass Jordan on the court.

History is not without precedents for reference.

Oscar Robertson has not made many achievements on the court. Apart from the famous triple-double and winning the championship with the thigh holding the skyhook, there are not many honors worth mentioning.

But most of the media will rank him among the top 13 players in history, because few people can match his influence on professional basketball off the court.

Just abolishing the reservation clause at him, all modern players must be grateful to him.Otherwise, if a group of people like James Durant want to form a group or join the enemy, they have to be out of work for a year first, giving up their good years outside the basketball court, and they can get free in the second year after the end of the contract.

It is the achievements off the court that make the Big O's status so lofty. James aims at this road. To be successful on the basketball court, he must also be successful off the basketball court.

The interviews took place in the evening, and James' economics team said they would talk about everything but that.

"Because I didn't know enough about this matter before, I didn't sign my name, and now this letter has been wiped out." James' opening remarks were like this.

The reporter who interviewed him asked: "Are you really going to say what you think about this?"

"Nobody listened to me, people just thought 'LeBron didn't sign, so, he doesn't care'. No, I just don't know enough, and now I'm trying to bring attention to the situation in Darfur and other places, and for me, in my position, I should have an opinion on this issue, and I will have an opinion."

He carefully explained what had happened in the past year.

He said that it took him a year to understand, and he gradually realized that his voice is powerful and will be heard, so why didn't he express his views on this matter?
The emperor proposed a grand plan: "I hope that all athletes participating in the Olympic Games can join hands to draw up a detailed plan."

It can be understood that James hopes that not only NBA players will sign on that list, but he hopes that all contestants will sign on that list.

In this heavyweight interview, James dominated most of the time.

He talked on and on for 15 minutes straight.

At the end of 15 minutes, he reiterated: "I don't care about any recognition or contracts from abroad. I only care about doing what I think is right. Human rights are paramount."

"In the final analysis, what we are pursuing is human rights. What we want is human rights. All people are born equal. No one should be killed by horrific violence. What we want to oppose is this kind of violence. We are not chasing commercial contracts here, and what we are talking about is not money. What we should pay attention to is the safety of people's lives. This is what I want to pay attention to and value."

In this interview, James expressed an attitude, but did not fully stand in line.

While he didn't sign Newbell's boycott letter, he now says he supports them in doing so.Although he did not shoot public service announcements to exert pressure, he also supported this behavior.After all, the emperor is the emperor, if everything is done by himself, what would the eunuchs do?
James staged a "Although I can't do anything for you with actions, but I support your righteous deeds verbally and spiritually, come on, Ollie!"

This is a good move.

He took the perfect step of "not just a basketball player". He proved that he is not a pure basketball player like Jordan. He cares about society, is willing to speak out for those who suffer, has rational thinking, and has great influence.

Even the fans couldn’t blame him. To put it bluntly, he was only speaking out for the people in Darfur, Sudan. He didn’t say he would boycott the Olympics. Although he supported those who boycotted the Olympics because of the Sudan incident, he just didn’t leave the stadium in person, didn’t sign the name, didn’t shoot the commercial, all his attitudes were verbal.

What to say about him, how to think about him is up to you, but you have to admit that he and his team have handled a public relations crisis very beautifully.

James' voice brought the wave of resistance to its peak.

At the beginning, players continued to stand up and express their attitudes. Most of those players were native American players. Except for Nash, who had already quit the national team, most of the international players who had the task of the national team remained silent.

"Have you watched the LeBron interview?"

At Trovis's house, Wei Xia listened to her.

"I know what he will say." Wei Xia said with a smile, "He will overturn all the charges against him, and then simply say that he stands with those who are suffering. At most, he will express his indignation at the violation of human rights, and there will be no other content."

"No way, so accurate?"

Trovis had watched the interview, so he was surprised that Weixia's random guess had such a high hit rate.

Wei Xia put away his smile: "Because I can say that too, if I say that, nothing will happen."

"Then why don't you?"

"Because that doesn't solve the problem."

"Confronting public opinion and fighting against public opinion can solve the problem?"

"No."

"So you can definitely say something that's more receptive," Trovis said.

"If I'm like LeBron, I can indeed get the support of many people, and the media won't chase after my ass to bite. I can be as happy as before, but there is one level I can't pass." Wei Xia nodded his heart, "This tells me time and time again, if I ignore the truth, if I succumb to the violence of public opinion, I will no longer be myself."

(End of this chapter)