LeBron James and other athletes react to Charlottesville rally
As news continues to pour in from Charlottesville, Virginia, the sports world took to Twitter to react to the disturbing images from the rallies and protests.
LeBron James responded with questions about where America is heading.
It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. Is this the direction our country is heading? Make America Great Again huh?! He said that♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2017
He added:
Our youth deserves better!! Flat out
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2017
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long, who is from Charlottesville and went to the University of Virginia, was one of the first athletes to offer his thoughts.
Hate these images… This isn’t CVille…. The tantrum will be over soon #insecurity
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) August 12, 2017
Insanely frustrating. Evolution will favor the self assured… not man babies with tiki torches or people playing “militia”
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) August 12, 2017
Other current and former UVA sports stars also commented on the rallies, and the school even cancelled its football activities because of the protests
To all my loved ones in Charlottesville… Please be safe
— London Perrantes (@London_Tyus) August 12, 2017
My 2 years @ UVA were 2 of my best. Shocked & horrified to see what’s happening. ❤️ shall overcome the hate that’s trespassing on C’Ville
— Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) August 12, 2017
White supremacists decided to march through the Rotunda- built by unrecognized slaves, chanting “you will not replace us”. This was my home.
— akil mitchell (@ajmitchell25) August 12, 2017
#1CVille pic.twitter.com/ETzLSle25Q
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) August 12, 2017
Other athletes also chimed in.
America only needs one torch
It’s bigger and brighter than yours#Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/yDusNqFphW— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) August 12, 2017
but I thought Virginia is for lovers
— James Michael McAdoo (@jamesmcadoo) August 12, 2017
Wake up people #charlotesville #racism https://t.co/lH3YVGxURY
— Garrett Temple (@GTemp14) August 12, 2017
#Charlottesville makes me sick…what world are we living in rn?!?
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) August 12, 2017
These #Charlottesville dudes are the lowest scum of our society. Their hate speech is disgusting and vial.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) August 12, 2017
And the Detroit Red Wings “vehemently” condemned the rallies, especially after the team’s logo was used by white nationalists throughout the day.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August 12, 2017
