LeBron James Warns Us To Stay Woke Over Rich Paul's NCAA Response

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LeBron wants everyone to make sure they know what's going on here.

It's well documented at this point that NBA players around the league are fairly disgusted by the new NCAA rule that states agents must have a university degree if they want to represent one of its players. This mandate has been called the "Rich Paul Rule" because Paul is one of the biggest agents in the world and achieved greatness without going the traditional route. Today, Paul penned an op-ed in The Athletic about the whole ordeal and he had some choice words for the NCAA's discriminatory practices.

Per Paul:

"Requiring a four-year degree accomplishes only one thing — systematically excluding those who come from a world where college is unrealistic. Does anyone really believe a four-year degree is what separates an ethical person from a con artist? Let’s also be clear that once the NCAA requires a four-year degree for athletes 'testing the waters,' it’s only a matter of time until this idea is socialized, no longer questioned, and then more broadly applied. We all know how this works. Unfair policy is introduced incrementally so people accept it because it only affects a small group. Then the unfair policy quietly evolves into institutional policy. I’m not sure what the technical term is for that because I didn’t finish college but I know it when I see it." 

Paul's biggest client, LeBron James, took to Twitter to show support for his guy as he retweeted a quote from the article and simply said: "StayWokeFolks." It's clear that James and Paul feel as though there is a bigger intention at play here and they will stop at nothing until something is done about it.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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