Who is Laura Ingraham? Why are NBA, NFL stars bashing Fox News host for hypocrisy?

NBA players have accused FOX News host, Laura Ingraham, of hypocrisy after latter defended Drew Brees for his controversial statements about protesting during national anm. An experienced television host, Ingraham apparently still has some bad blood with several NBA stars after she openly slammed LeBron James and Kevin Durant for ir opinions on Donald Trump in 2018.

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Who is Laura Ingraham? LeBron James and Laura Ingraham

host of talk show, Ingraham Angle on FOX News, Laura Ingraham stirred controversy in 2018 when she infamously told LeBron James and fellow NBA star Kevin Durant to "shut up and dribble" after duo shared ir opinions on US President Donald Trump.

Laura Ingraham shut up and dribble video; watch

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Who is Laura Ingraham? Laura Ingraham on Drew Brees

This time around Laura Ingraham opted to defend Saints quarterback after his latest remarks were subject to a major controversy. Drew Brees was heavily criticised by NFL and NBA players after he said, "he will never agree" with NFL players kneeling during national anm. Speaking to Yahoo Finance, Brees explained kneeling during national anm is a sign of disrespect towards country and US flag. He furr ted that he had his two grandfars fight for freedom of US and just like his two grandfars re are countless men who have and are defending country. Brees believes protesting national anm would be disrespecting armed forces 

Brees was criticised for his comments by athletes and general public alike. However, Laura Ingraham opted to defend Saints quarterback as she believes he is entitled to have his opinion. "He’s allowed to have his views as to kneeling and what flag means to him,” Ingraham said. "I mean, he’s a person. He has some worth, I would imagine. This is beyond football, though." Ingraham furr slammed critics of Brees and branded situation as "totalitarian" and "Stalinist." She furr said this controversy against quarterback has ruined  team spirit of New Orleans Saints. 

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Who is Laura Ingraham? Laura Ingraham racist? NBA, NFL stars think so

NBA stars were quick to identify Laura Ingraham for her double standard statements after she favoured Drew Brees in recent controversy. likes of LA Lakers star LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez, Golden State Warriors' Juan Tosca-Anderson and ors joined social media bashing of Ingraham.

LeBron James and Laura Ingraham: LeBron and ors fire back at Ingraham

LeBron James claimed Laura Ingraham does t understand why protests in country are going on:

Bucks star Robin Lopez turned table on Laura Ingraham and said: "shut up and listen":

NBA stars blast Laura Ingraham for her Drew Brees' defence:

NFL, MLB stars join NBA stars in criticising Ingraham 

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