Published 18:19 IST, September 30th 2020
LeBron James pleads with fans to vote after the Trump-Biden Presidential Debate
After the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter to ask his fans to "please vote".
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Even from NBA bubble, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is making sure he reminds people to vote during upcoming presidential election. Dedicated to cause, James launched More Than a Vote in June, an organization focusing on increasing voter turut for upcoming elections in America. Following heated Trump vs Biden presidential debate, LeBron James took to Twitter, pleading with his fans to cast a vote this vember.
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US Presidential Debate 2020: LeBron James Twitter post following Trump vs Biden debate
"Please vote," James wrote in all caps, before tagging his organization, More Than a Vote. Formed with his business partner Maverick Carter, several celebrities joined hands with James for venture. While James has never made a comment involving Trump, he is kwn to t support current US president and his re-election. While Biden supporters and James' fans commented positively, Trump supporters ended up letting Lakers star kw that y would vote for Trump only.
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During his interview with New York Times, James spoke about More Than a Vote and why he chose to start it after George Floyd's murder in May. As per three-time NBA champion, he wants everyone to vote during elections, for which y will provide everyone with tutorials. More Than a Vote will also help people understand how to vote, and why someone else might prevent that from happening.
Trae Young, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Rose, Udonis Haslem, NFL running back Alvin Kamara and Kevin Hart are few ors who are a part of James' organization. James also plans to use his "high-profile platform on social media to work against voters who are suppressed" while trying to stop attempts to restrict racial mirities.
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four-time NBA MVP is currently at NBA bubble in Orlando preparing to play his tenth NBA Final. James, along with NBA players, has constantly supported Black Lives Matter movement inside NBA bubble, voicing his stance against police brutality. Lakers vs Miami Heat Game 1 is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (Thursday morning IST).
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(Im credits: AP)
18:19 IST, September 30th 2020