Krazeehorse wrote:I wouldn't have a problem with it either if he didn't try to have it both ways.
Please don't think I support LeBron's position. I just find the reaction also hypocritical on the part of cons.
Are there no wealthy conservative capitalists who attempt to appear in favor of human rights and other nice American stuff, yet are willing to make billions off of virtually slave labor in China and elsewhere?
Nike shoes, anyone?
NBA star athletes are not alone in their hypocrisy, but as a league the players are unlike those in other leagues as they are far more involved in direction and are basically partners in the endeavor, not simply employees. I'm not sure why they aren't granted the same leeway as the ruling class.
I have also posted in past threads asking why the US hasn't stepped up in support of Hong Kong. But I realize there's a lot more to all of this than simplistic good guy/bad guy roles. There's trade, and jobs, and other stuff.
To his partial credit, LeBron did follow up with saying that if spoken a week later Morey's words could still be admirable while doing less damage to their league...not sure I understand this but it might have been what LeBron meant by the "timing" and what Morey seemed to not understand.
somehow, inside, I still feel that I don't care that much about what either Morey or James said.
