In mid-June, Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley tweeted that if Los Angeles Lakers wing LeBron James is playing basketball, the league will play too.
It was a show of how much power James holds in the league.
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green was asked about that power James has when Green appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” to discuss the “More Than A Vote” initiative.
“I think LeBron yields a lot of power,” Green said. “As he should, I think arguably the greatest player of all time. If you look at his resume, it’s flawless.”
Green, wearing a Klutch Sports Group shirt, said James’ resume is not limited to basketball, but extended to off-the-court business and activism as well.
“The things that he’s been able to do on the court, obviously spectacular,” Green said. “But it’s more important, the things that he’s been able to accomplish off the court. and that’s where he gets the utmost respect from me.”
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James has long been one of the spokespeople of the league and unafraid to advocate for causes he holds near.
James expanded his “More Than An Athlete” message to his “More Than A Vote” initiative, which aims to increase voter turnout and fight voter suppression.
He has been an active voice against police brutality as well, and opened the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio.
“It’s not about for me what he’s done on the basketball court as a competitor,” Green said. “I enjoy playing against him, you enjoy playing against the best, but what’s he ‘s done off the court and the initiatives that he’s been able to lead … I have the utmost respect for him and hopefully he runs for president one day.”