LeBron James slammed by former NYPD Commissioner over comments on Jacob Blake shooting

Former New York Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik slammed Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James, for his angry rant against police officers following shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. LeBron claimed black people in America are living in terror amid fear of a racist attack from any officer of law. 

After expressing his outr over Blake's shooting on social media, LeBron James addressed situation after Monday's 135-115 win over Portland Trail Blazers. 35-year-old told NBA media, "If you’re sitting here telling me that re was way to subdue that gentleman or detain him before firing of guns, n you’re sitting here and you’re lying to t only me, but you’re lying to every African American, every black person in community because we see it over and over and over. If you watch video, re were multiple moments where if y wanted to y could’ve tackled him. y could’ve grabbed him. y could’ve done that."

He furr went onto claim that most black people usually "live in fear," where first thing an African-American needs to worry about is being confronted by a police officer, who might just be in a bad mood.

“People get tired of hearing me say it, but we are scared as Black people in America. “Black men, Black women, Black kids, we are terrified. Because you don’t kw. You have idea."

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Bernard Kerik, who served as commissioner of NYPD between August 2000 and December 2001, blasted LeBron James for his comments. 64-year-old wrote that three-time NBA champ should t speak about or criticise something when he has " idea what job is". Kerik challenged LeBron to try to handcuff somebody "who refuses to comply" before making a judgement.

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LeBron James in favour of NBA boycott

Meanwhile, LeBron James has reportedly voted to end season in light of NBA's protest against Wisconsin shooting. Wednesday's three playoffs game were postponed after Milwaukee Bucks refused to take court for ir game against Orlando Magic. Subsequently, or NBA sides supported Bucks' stance and opted to do same. 

" NBA and NBPA today anunced that in light of Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to t take floor today for Game 5 against Orlando Magic, today’s three games - MIL-ORL, HOU-OKC and LAL-POR have been postponed. Game 5 of each series will be rescheduled," NBA tweeted. 

remaining teams in Disney World bubble held a meeting to decide future of ongoing season. According to Athletic, Lakers and Clippers have voted to end season, while most or teams are still in favour of continuing. report furr states that LeBron James was t happy with meeting and exited before ors in frustration. 

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(Im Credits: NBA Website)