Tag: Black Lives Matter

WATCH: LaMelo, Lonzo, LiAngelo Ball take part in peaceful protest in Chino Hills

On Sunday, Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball took part in a peaceful protest in their Chino Hills neighborhood in support of George Floyd.

On Sunday, Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball took part in a peaceful protest in their Chino Hills neighborhood in support of George Floyd. The trio posted to Instagram their all-black outfits and the signs brought with them as they were the latest among a growing list of athletes to speak out either through either words on social media or actions in participating in the protests.

LaMelo shared the trios experience at the roadside rally on his Instagram Story on Sunday. The protesting group chanted Floyd’s name and carried on chants of “No justice, no peace” as well before departing while still showcasing the signs.

After returning from the rally, the brothers used their large Instagram platforms – the two have a combined 13.4 million followers – to continue spreading the message. Both Ball siblings posted a message, along with the Los Angeles Lakers and various other NBA players, stating “If YOU ain’t wit US, WE ain’t wit Y’ALL” on a black background.

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LOOK: Lonzo, LaMelo Ball join LeBron James, Lakers with joint Instagram post

Lonzo and LaMelo Ball continued their protesting on social media on Sunday by joining past and present Lakers with a joint Instagram post.

After taking part in a peaceful protest at Chino Hills on Sunday afternoon alongside brother LiAngelo and family friend Darren “D Mo” Moore, Lonzo and LaMelo Ball continued speaking out on social media. Both Ball brothers shared an Instagram post with the words “If YOU ain’t wit US, WE ain’t wit Y’ALL” on a black background.

The post itself is made more particularly noteworthy considering that the entirety of the Los Angeles Lakers roster posted that same image simultaneously earlier in the day. A handful of former Lakers also made the post as well in Jordan Clarkson, Thomas Bryant and DeMarcus Cousins.

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With James being one of the first to make the post and considering his comfortable role as an outspoken leader on and off the court, it would be safe to assume he at least had a hand in coordinating the joint posts.

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Lonzo Ball posts strong message of support to Instagram from BLM protest in Chino Hills

Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball were the latest to show their support of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests by attending one in Chino Hills.

Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball were the latest athletes to join in peaceful protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The three brothers attended a local Black Lives Matter rally at Chino Hills on Sunday, one day after the likes of Jaylen Brown, Malcolm Brogdon, JR Smith, Jordan Clarkson and others took the streets as part of other protests across the country.

Lonzo also took to Instagram to share a picture and his unfiltered thoughts on the matters.

Lonzo’s manager and close friend Darren Moore also shared a post with the same picture and a different caption.

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LaMelo shared a video to his Instagram from the protest as well alongside his brothers.

LaMelo and Lonzo have been indirectly active in their support of the protests and seeking justice for Floyd. Both had shared Instagram posts to their Stories over the past week while also retweeting multiple tweets on Twitter as well. This, though, is the first time either has directly shown their support either via post or during in-person protests.

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