Barack Obama Told LeBron James And Others To Keep Playing

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LeBron James and a group of NBA players went to Barack Obama for advice.

LeBron James and players throughout the NBA have been through an eventful 48 hours. Following the Milwaukee Bucks decision to boycott their playoff game against the Orlando Magic, players across the NBA got into a room together to discuss whether or not it would be a good idea to move forward with the season. Eventually, everyone came to the conclusion that it would be best if the season continued on as normal.

According to Shams Charania, some players came to this conclusion thanks to the council of former United States President Barack Obama. As Charania reported, LeBron and a group of players reached out to Obama who ultimately told them that they would better to finish out the season and use their platforms to speak out. He also encouraged them to seek a plan of action from the league before going back on the court, which is exactly what they did.

Now, games will be returning as of Saturday, with the Lakers looking to close out their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Fans were worried that the season could be done but now, it seems clear that it will proceed as intended.

Stay tuned for more news from the NBA bubble as we will be sure to bring it to you.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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