Hollywood star James Woods just called out LeBron James for changing his tune about plans for an NBA boycott.
James Changes Tune About NBA Boycott
On Wednesday, reports stated that James was leading the charge in calling for a boycott of the rest of the NBA playoff games in a protest against racial inequality and police brutality. However, by Thursday, James had completely changed his mind and decided that he wanted his team the Los Angeles Lakers to keep playing after all.
Yahoo Sports journalist Chris Haynes reported on Thursday night:
Ever since the league suspended play on March 11 due to the coronavirus, James had been an advocate for resuming play if proper health and safety protocols allowed for it. But in Wednesday’s meeting, players began seeing a shift in his position when he agreed to go with whatever the majority decided, sources said.
With emotions all over the place, Haslem pressed James and asked the star what he planned to do, reminding him that he’s the face of the league and it goes as he goes, sources said. James then said, “We’re out,” and walked out with almost all of his teammates following behind, sources said, with Howard being the only Laker who remained.
Haynes added that when the players met again on Thursday, James had completely changed his mind and wanted to continue the season.
Woods Calls Out James
Woods, one of the few openly conservative actors in Hollywood, took to Twitter to call James out for this.
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“His China handlers didn’t like the optics?” he wrote alongside a link to an article about James changing his mind.
His China handlers didn’t like the optics? https://t.co/PsbhIXHd9E
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 28, 2020
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Woods was referring to the initial comments that James made against Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for supporting the pro-democracy protests in China, according to Daily Wire.
“We all talk about this freedom of speech — yes, we all do have freedom of speech, but at times there are ramifications for the negative that can happen when you’re not thinking about others and only thinking about yourself,” said James. “I don’t want to get into a word or sentence feud with Daryl Morey, but I believe he wasn’t educated on the situation at hand.”
Not stopping there, James added, “So many people could have been harmed not only financially, but physically, emotionally, spiritually.”
James’ Ties To China
Fox Business exposed James’ ties to China, reporting, “He holds a lifetime deal valued at $1 billion with sports retail giant Nike, which saw its sales in China surge 27 percent to nearly $1.7 billion in its most recent fiscal quarter alone. James’ signature sneaker line is one of Nike’s most prominent offerings.”
Once again, it seems that Woods has hit the nail on the head here.
This piece was written by PopZette Staff on August 28, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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UFC still has MEN who love America and the countries they come from!!! They have more class than any of these losers! kaepernick and lebron! remember athletes, you are the entertainment! We can get entertainment from so many outlets, we don't need you! you need viewers!!! BYE!!!
"shut up and dribble" as someone once said
LeBron and Nike? "Moreover, China transports Muslims around China in "dedicated trains" so they can provide labor. In March, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, in a report titled "Uyghurs for Sale," accused Beijing of forcing more than 80,000 Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities to produce product for Nike and 82 other brands. That is "slavery." Gatestone this AM. " I have read elsewhere concerns Apple is also a user of Chinese slave labor.
Supposedly and there is at least one report that claims Chinese Muslims who were interned in a Gulag are provide slave labor for corporations have to ask does Nike partake of the slave labor force in China?
Hey James…your riches will burn your flesh like fire…read about it in the Bible, little man.
I'm telling the truth and you won't post it. Don't you think the young people today shouldn't know the truth? Shame on you and all of you that feel this way that whites have the advantage. Why not tell the young people that when the blacks moved into white neighborhoods the crimes rose ?Peoples houses began to get broken into and the block busters came in and offered some whites double the price of their home so they could sell to blacks and eventually all the whites left with getting only half of what their house was worth and the same peaceful nice neighborhoods were destroyed. Cities like Detroit and Chicago and many others were ruined and you all know this truth but not dare post it!
This is America the greatest country in the world for everyone. If you're having a problem , look at yourself not others. Listen you MOFO'S, how many of black athletes of all sports can read ,write and speak proper English? How many got through school only because of a sport scholarship and got a free pass? When I went to 75% black school the teachers passed the trouble making students only so they didn't have them the following year not because they were excellent students! We all know this but to keep peace , the whites don't say nothing because that's the way it is.
As the joke on Facebook says: LeBron-you throw a ball through a hoop. A seal can do that.
Get off your high horse, LeBron. You are nothing.
LeBron is a virtue signaling, corporate prostitute.
Hey! Hey! LBJ, How many Chinese kids did you kill today? #Gotta Have Dem Shoes.
F le bron james, sell out to communist china. GTH and take the NBA with you.
These pro-sports players are thinking they are somehow enlightened to lecture all of us on life, just because they are good with a ball, while making TONS of money. Funny, but in the old days, it was actually the poor, the disenfranchised, those truly left out from society, and the REAL victims, that put EVERYTHING on the line to bring about a "social justice", not these rich, pampered, athletes and stars who haven't really experienced what they're virtue-signaling about…"Oh, Jives, bring around the limousine at 11 this morning, after washing and waxing it, of course. I have a protest to attend, where I am the main speaker on capitalist oppression, white racism of minorities, like me, and the beauty of the Marxist BLM movement… well, as long as they stay out of MY neighborhood. Then, afterwards, take me to my stockbroker at 2pm. They tell me my investment portfolio's going through the roof, thanks to that evil racist Trump…. Trump2020
These pro-sports players are thinking they are somehow enlightened to lecture all of us on life, just because they are good with a ball, while making TONS of money. Funny, but in the old days, it was actually the poor, the disenfranchised, those truly left out from society, and the REAL victims, that put EVERYTHING on the line to bring about a "social justice", not these rich, pampered, athletes and stars who haven't really experienced what they're virtue-signaling about…"Oh, Jives, bring around the limousine at 11 this morning, after washing and waxing it, of course. I have a protest to attend, where I am the main speaker on capitalist oppression, white racism of minorities, like me, and the beauty of the Marxist BLM movement… well, as long as they stay out of MY neighborhood. Then, afterwards, take me to my stockbroker at 2pm. They tell me my investment portfolio's going through the roof, thanks to that evil racist Trump…. Trump2020
Agreed. I want to watch sports to be entertained and for the love of the game–not for listening to SJW's . . . !
We Need Teachers to teach us
We Need Doctors to Heal Us
We Need Solider’s to Defend Us
WE NEVER NEED OVER PAID MEN PLAYING A KIDS GAME
LETS START A CAMPAIGN TO DEFUNDING ALL SPORTS
Nothing but a traitor to this country and the people of America and he talks like he has had no chance in life while he has make hundreds of millions of dollars and he does nothing for this country or its people! China owns Lebron and they can have him i hope he moves out of the country.
LeBron is a gutless China-sympathizer because of his UUUUUGE deal with Chike. He was told to back off and lo and behold, his Kingship has backed the heck up. Amazing what a BILLION dollars will do.
Did LaDumbo find a clause in his contract that stops paying him for throwing a ball through a hoop if he stops throwing it?
I no longer purchase any Nike product. Those I had, are now either in a land-till dump, or charity bin.
I avoid as much as possible, purchasing any corporate product whether sold in grocery stores or some other retail venue.
I no longer will attend WNBA, NBA, NFL or MLB games. I couldn't care less how many slam dunks, home runs, or touchdowns are made.
The care-free, just want to enjoy the escapism sports provided, has completely evaporated.
Thanks to BLM (Burn Loot Murder) Marxism; the curious mixture of pro-NAZISM/Socialism/Communism/Fascism/Criminalism, the Antifa.
And elected officials, who, by commission or omission condone the destruction of businesses, individuals, families and anyone who dares think for themselves; openly threatening to exact revenge on, as VPOTUS Harris stated: "for their [2016] betrayal" on the aforementioned once they regain power.
I no longer purchase any Nike product. Those I had, are now either in a land-till dump, or charity bin.
I avoid as much as possible, purchasing any corporate product whether sold in grocery stores or some other retail venue.
I no longer will attend WNBA, NBA, NFL or MLB games. I couldn't care less how many slam dunks, home runs, or touchdowns are made.
The care-free, just want to enjoy the escapism sports provided, has completely evaporated.
Thanks to BLM (Burn Loot Murder) Marxism; the curious mixture of pro-NAZISM/Socialism/Communism/Fascism/Criminalism, the Antifa.
And elected officials, who, by commission or omission condone the destruction of businesses, individuals, families and anyone who dares think for themselves; openly threatening to exact revenge on, as VPOTUS Harris "for their [2016] betrayal" on the aforementioned once they regain power.
People like LeBron James should truly move to China, and play all the basketball he wants. Just don't let him or his crony friends in the NBA ever come back to the U.S. These people claim inequality, yet seems they made a nice earning. Everyone is given a chance in this nation. If only some would apply themselves, yet the leadership of the Democrat-Socialists only want to give 'crumbs' to those they feel will vote for them come November. We will see exactly what Americans think of Biden or Trump come November…but honestly I am betting on Trump 2020!
"We wrosing bookuu money big time….now go play basketball round eye"
Stay away from game watching for awhile. These are sucker punches and threats to the citizens, vets, government and police. They need to understand the America we know was built on strength of character. The people they kneel for were criminals over and over again. Their demise was their own fault.
These actors are using socialism to attack. They encourage others to behave improperly. I for one will not watch any games. I stand my ground. Let them suffer financially for a while.
Add three more threes to that number..
I support James as long as he makes it a boycott for 3 years. That will show em!!
I am a huge Lakers fan, but LBJ and these other athletes in all ports are hypocritical as all heck. When push comes to shove, money and their wallots win out over politics and their social justice ideology. Pretty disgusting–abd I may not watch anymore sports for a while.
What good does cancelling a game(s) do if you merely play it at a later date anyway? What is really being accomplished anyway? I wish someone would explain this to me.
Thank you, Mr. Woods.
Just goes to show you that you can take a boy outta the Ghetto but can't take the Ghetto outta of the man…..Daddy was a criminal & obviously the son learned you need to do anything you can for a buck! The athletes who are making millions playing a game without any education need to stop spitting on this country that has given them the opportunity to rise & prosper……
I know others who have done the same thing! awesome half court tickets 3 / 4 rows back. Live directly across the street from a former many year well respected NBA coach! No more, they are done!!!
I agree fully. I am a huge sports lover, but haven't watched anything since the Jacob Blake faux news was hoisted on us by the left. All those high-and-mighty athletes talk all that smack, but, when push comes to shove, they still want their darn money. I would love to see the TV ratings tank for all sports. Hypocritical jerks, one and all. I was hoping they all would cancel their seasons and go home.
No NBA,NFL and baseball has one foot in the grave.Nascar?
Role models my backside!
They're nothing but a bunch of
traitors. What gets me is that they discourage kids who need the most encouragement by telling them they will never succeed because of racism and yet they're making millions.
I don't and will not support any sports teams, period.. They are over paid and over rated kids games..
We have gone from season ticket holders to nothing. I am asking everyone to stop supporting any sports that put politics before their game. We don't watch sports or movies to be lectured to on what we should think.
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In James filthy degenerate mind Chinese lives don't matter unless they are communist dictators.
Hypocrites all. All these "liberal, caring folk", yet they happily benefit from Uighurs' misery.
Interesting to say the least how financial connections makes people like L. James change their minds. The NBA might just as well shut it down for the season as few could give a care after all the political B/S.
Never owned a pair of Nike's in my life, they are a very poor fitting shoe compared to New Balance.
Nike
I stopped buying mike along time ago. Not interested in the china junk.
And that is as it should be!!!
These ghetto NBA players that support Marxist Communist Lying BLM need to BOYCOTT their own sport for ever. I know NO ONE that watches it, period !!
What will be 'my choice'? Money or character?????When your character is molded into shape by money, it means that you have no character, just a 'shift-shaping' opportunistic mentality. Jame might be a basketball player or a terrorist….the question ends with; who pays the most!
Oh! Well said!
Nope.
Do you still support him?
Good to know that Lebron can be bought with 30 pieces of silver.
LeBron , i wonder how he would hold up to a real job , dribbling for money , now that's a con.
Word on the street is that China the CCP is backing them, by accepting this that is traitorous , considering the virus and trying to take over the world
No wonder nothing he says makes any sense.
He's not smart enough to find the door to a class room..