Published 13:47 IST, June 22nd 2020

LeBron James tweets in Bubba Wallace's support after a noose was found in his garage stall

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently reached out to Bubba Wallace on Twitter, offering his support to Wallace after a noose was found in his garage.

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On June 22, a ose was found hanging in Bubba Wallace's gar stall. Being only black NASCAR black driver, Wallace has been open about his views on ongoing protests in USA following George Floyd's brutal killing on May 25. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently reached out to Wallace on Twitter, offering his support to Alabama native.

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LeBron James referred to entire incident as 'sickening' and called Bubba Wallace his 'bror'. Lakers star promised Wallace that he will be with him and every or athlete, stating that he is proud of stand NASCAR driver has taken. LeBron James, like Bubba Wallace, has been vocal about protests on social media and has even started a voting rights group called 'More Than a Vote'. 

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NASCAR released a statement after incident, stating that y were 'me aware that a ose was found in gar stall of 43 team' and have launched an investigation into  same. y furr elaborated that ir organisation is 'angry and outrd' about 'heius act'. As per NASCAR's statement, an 'immediate investigation' has been launched and y will do everything y can to 'identify person(s) responsible and eliminate m from sport' as re is ' place for racism in NASCAR'. 

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Wallace also released a statement about situation, saying that act has left him 'sdened' and is a painful reminder about how far society has still to progress. Wallace furr ded that he has received tremendous support in past few days, and will continue to work towards real change. Wallace n quoted his mor, who told him that people responsible were only trying to scare him. 

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(Im source: AP, @kingjames official Twitter and Instagram)

13:47 IST, June 22nd 2020