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LeBron James asks ‘why doesn’t America love us too?’ as protests rage

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hasn’t stopped speaking out about violence towards black people as protests rage across the country.

This weekend there has been an eruption of protests throughout the United States, as well as other pockets of the world, in reaction to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota and the NBA has not been an exception. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics organized a protest through Atlanta on Saturday night that was peaceful, while protests in other parts of the country, such as Portland, Los Angeles, and New York, were met with riot police, curfews, rubber bullets, and tear gas canisters. And while LeBron James got out for a bike ride with his Klutch Sports mates on Saturday, he was up and venting about America’s treatment of black citizens.

A couple of LeBron’s Klutch mates, J.R. Smith and Jordan Clarkson, who joined him on the bike ride, also took to the streets to see the protests on Saturday night, according to Clarkson’s Instagram.

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may 30th 2020

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LeBron has been unafraid to use his platform to speak out against racism and racist violence for quite some time. As many in the country are taking to the streets to express their voice, LeBron continues to use his platform to shine a spotlight on the issues that are causing people to take the streets.

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LeBron James hits road with Anthony Davis for Klutch Sports bike ride

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still staying in shape and he met up with a couple of friends to get it in on Saturday.

Much of the countries cities have erupted in riots in response to the murder of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers, with riots beginning in the Twin Cities but quickly spreading to cities all over the United States. While all of this has been going on and people are taking to the streets to protest violence against black people in the United States, LeBron James has not been quiet about his feelings regarding the race in America. One day after issuing his first statement on George Floyd, LeBron reminded everyone he is still plenty pissed off about having to protest the same thing for years and years.

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STILL!!!! 🤬😢😤

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But on Saturday morning, LeBron James needed to get some fresh air and he had some friends by his side to join him, in Anthony Davis, Jordan Clarkson, J.R. Smith, and Rich Paul, for a Saturday bike ride. Smith posted the photo on his Instagram.

Although the pandemic has kept most gyms closed, riding a bicycle or going for a walk/run can be one of the healthiest ways to get exercise while still maintaining social distancing. James has been getting it in at his home gym, but being able to connect with teammates and friends while working out is an added bonus.

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