LeBron James 'sure' NBA return won't affect his pursuit of inspiring 'meaningful change'

On Friday evening (Saturday IST), 20% of NBA players were on conference call with Kyrie Irving where y discussed multiple concerns about NBA return in Orlando, Florida. Irving, along with several ors, talked about taking a stand for season and possibly sitting out once games restart in July. However, Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James was t on call. 

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According to Athletic's Sam Amick, James, whose Lakers might win NBA title, thinks that him playing season in Orlando will t affect his ability to continue inspiring change. Amick added that James wants to keep on making his mark off court by speaking up, but also wants to continue playing basketball as he believes he can do both. 

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Amick furr mentioned that James is currently training 'hard for Orlando' while he continues voicing his opinion and standing up for Black Lives Matter movement. This week, James and or African American athletes came toger to start a group which protects voting rights for African Americans in USA. Amick also explained that James might also be taking into account all financial consequences of Lakers while making his statement.

Lakers' Dwight Howard and guard Avery Bradley were among several players who were on conference call. As per reports, Howard was one of players who spoke about possibly sitting out games. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski had also reported that Irving, who had initially agreed to league's plan as National Basketball Players Association's (NBPA) vice president, is currently being viewed as a  'disruptor' by James and NBA establishments. 

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Apart from forming voting group More Than a Vote, LeBron James has also been actively interacting on social media about ongoing protests and George Floyd's death at hands of Minneapolis police officer. He has posted multiple videos and photos on his Instagram and Twitter accounts, while also calling out a few people. On or hand, LeBron James and Lakers have also been reported to have started ir training. James has also been trying to workout with his Lakers teammates.

(Im source: AP)