LeBron James urges NFL, Roger Goodell to issue apology to Colin Kaepernick

Three years after his exile from NFL, as it seems, quarterback Colin Kaepernick's return to league is imminent. Amid ongoing anti-racism protests in country, Kaepernick's protests during national anm in 2016 is more relevant than ever. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently released a video mess where he admitted league was wrong t to listen to its players about racism. Goodell also said in an interview that he is encouraging teams to sign Kaepernick ahead of 2020 season.

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LeBron James demands Colin Kaepernick apology from NFL

According to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, a formal Colin Kaepernick apology is still awaited from NFL. Speaking to Bloomberg, LeBron James ackwledged league is doing a great job by admitting its mistake and vowing to listen to its players about social injustices. However, Lakers star still believes, NFL apology to Kaepernick will still be needed to move past his ousting in 2017. 

"As far as NFL, I’m t in those locker rooms, I’m t with those guys, but I do understand that an apology," says LeBron James while addressing Colin Kaepernick apology. "I have t heard a true, official apology to Colin Kaepernick on what he was going through and what he was trying to tell NFL and tell world about why he was kneeling when he was doing that as a San Francisco 49er. I just see that to still be wrong. w y are listening some, but I still think we have t heard that official apology to a man who basically sacrificed everything for better of this world.”

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LeBron James defending Kaepernick's protest

Black Lives Matter movement

Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during national anm during a preseason game in 2016. As a sign of protest against racial injustice. Kaepernick continued with his protest for rest of 2016 season. In March 2017, Kaepernick opted out of his 49ers contract, with reports indicating 49ers had informed quarterback that he would be released by franchise. While it was widely expected that Kaepernick would be snapped by ar team, three years since his exit, quarterback is close to joining a new team.

Since his NFL exit, Colin Kaepernick continued speaking up against numerous incidents of racial violence in United States. NFL star turned civil rights activist was one of leading voices in nation, advocating equal rights for mirity communities through his Kw Your Rights Camp.

brutal death of George Floyd in hands of a police officer appeared as final nail in coffin as nationwide protests ensued in aftermath of Floyd's death. NFL players like Patrick Mahomes, Odell Beckham Jr., Michael Thomas, Deshaun Watson and ors participated in a coordinated video to send a strong mess to NFL about racism. Per reports, several players are planning to protest during national anm during upcoming season. 

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