Stephen Jackson discloses LeBron James' text sent after speech at George Floyd's rally

Retired NBA player Stephen Jackson recently gave a speech at a George Floyd rally, defending his 'twin' and speaking about racism in USA. His speech received a lot of attention on social media, where people praised his speech and thanked him for speaking up on issue. During a recent Instagram live, Jackson revealed his interaction with NBA star LeBron James, who had posted about Jackson's speech. 

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What was LeBron James' reaction to Stephen Jackson speech?

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During his live chat with Undefeated's Marc J. Jackson stated that he had texted James after he posted a video of him speaking. Jackson texted saying he appreciates James and will t let him down. James replied saying that Jackson has t let him down and he will t do so in future eir. He added that this is what makes James best athlete, as it goes beyond basketball. This is why he loves James, though Michael Jordan might be best-ever NBA player. 

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When Stephen Jackson spoke to crowd, he told m that he was present so one would try and 'demean' Floyd's character. He said that when police do something that is wrong, first thing y do is try and cover it up while bringing up ir background so ir actions look like y were 'worthy'. Jackson furr rhetorically questions crowd, asking m 'When was murder ever worthy?'

However, he thinks that for m, it is justified it is a black man. Jackson added that smirk on Chauvin's face indicated that he believed it was his duty to murder his bror, kwing that he could easily get away with it. As per Jackson, one can tell him 'that wasn't look on his face'. Jackson was close friends with Floyd, and called him his 'twin'. As per Jackson, Floyd was in Minnesota to change his life and was driving trucks. 

Earlier this week, 46-year-old George Floyd was killed by a police officer Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on Floyd's neck despite his constant protests about being unable to brea. tragic incident was captured on camera, as even onlookers tried to warn officer. four officers were fired and Chauvin was later charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter later. 

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