Barack Obama Told LeBron James And Others To Keep Playing

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LeBron James and a group of NBA players went to Barack Obama for advice.

LeBron James and players throughout the NBA have been through an eventful 48 hours. Following the Milwaukee Bucks decision to boycott their playoff game against the Orlando Magic, players across the NBA got into a room together to discuss whether or not it would be a good idea to move forward with the season. Eventually, everyone came to the conclusion that it would be best if the season continued on as normal.

According to Shams Charania, some players came to this conclusion thanks to the council of former United States President Barack Obama. As Charania reported, LeBron and a group of players reached out to Obama who ultimately told them that they would better to finish out the season and use their platforms to speak out. He also encouraged them to seek a plan of action from the league before going back on the court, which is exactly what they did.

Now, games will be returning as of Saturday, with the Lakers looking to close out their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Fans were worried that the season could be done but now, it seems clear that it will proceed as intended.

Stay tuned for more news from the NBA bubble as we will be sure to bring it to you.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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