LeBron James Jerseys Burned In Hong Kong After China Statement: Photos

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This hasn't been a good look for LeBron.

LeBron James has drawn criticism from numerous people over the past 24 hours thanks to his comments regarding the situation in China. The NBA got into a bind with the country last week when Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey showed support to Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters. China wasn't very happy with this and broke off its partnership with the Rockets. From there, the NBA went into damage control and now, for the first time in his career, LeBron has decided not to take a stand for what's right.

It appears as though many pundits and fans are livid with LeBron especially when you consider how much of an activist he is. Based on his comments, it seems like he is putting money over morals and that isn't sitting right with people. James' words have now reached the aforementioned Hong Kong protesters and during a demonstration today, his jerseys were burned in the street.

Based on the actions of the protesters, it's very clear that they are upset with the Lakers star and that his words have done damage to the good of their movement. Many have been scared to speak out against the Chinese government regardless of how big their voice is.

No one could have ever predicted that this situation would escalate so far up to this point.


About The Author
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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