LeBron James and Lakers demand justice for Breonna Taylor, sport parody MAGA hats

Over past few months, LeBron James and his fellow NBA stars have voiced ir support to Black Lives Matter movement and have stood against prevalent social and racial injustice in country. Los Angeles Lakers star has also used media's availability to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, who was killed when police broke down door to her apartment in an attempted drug sting. Lakers and LeBron James made a fashion statement ahead of game against Portland Trail Blazers, demanding justice for 26-year-old who was killed in March. 

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LeBron James MAGA hat: Lakers demand justice for Breonna Taylor, sport parody hats 

Along with his Lakers teammates, LeBron James sent out a clear mess ahead of clash against Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Lakers stars wore parody Make America Great Again hats similar to ones worn by US President Donald Trump. However, LeBron James MAGA hat had words 'Great Again' crossed out and instead featured 'Make America Arrest cops who killed Breonna Taylor'.

Along with LeBron James MAGA hat, 35-year-old also wore a t-shirt which read: 'By Any Means'.  NBA legend has time and again used his attire to make a statement, and was this time supported by his teammates. Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, Jared Dudley, Quinn Cook, Rajon Rondo, Danny Green, and JR Smith all sported similar hats demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. 

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During his time in NBA bubble, LeBron James has made it a point to campaign for Breonna Taylor, who was shot eight times after police entered her home on a -kck warrant during a drug search. During a press conference last month, former Miami Heat star said that as one of leaders of NBA, he wanted her family to kw and he wants state of Kentucky to kw y feel for her and that y want justice. LeBron James was previously quoted saying that y have same energy towards having justice for Breonna Taylor and her family as y have on floor. 

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NBA scores: Lakers vs Blazers highlights

In a shocking start to Game 1 of ir Western Conference playoff series,  eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers breezed past Los Angeles Lakers 100-93 on Tuesday. Damian Lillard scored 34 points on night, while CJ McCollum and Carmelo Anthony chipped in to defeat LeBron James and co. Among Lakers vs Blazers highlights will be Gary Trent Jr's three-pointer which gave Blazers a 98-93 edge after a dunk by Davis allowed Lakers to close within two with just 1:15 remaining. However, Damian Lillard's emphatic three-pointer from a step outside logo in Q4 was arguably standout from Lakers vs Blazers highlights reel. Anthony Davis finished with 28 points and 11 boards, while LeBron James posted 23 points, 17 boards and 16 assists for Lakers. 

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