LeBron James, NFL gamers rip Drew Brees over his ‘disrespecting the flag’ feedback
LeBron James is essentially the most outstanding athlete who has expressed displeasure in what Saints quarterback Drew Brees needed to say Wednesday just because James is essentially the most outstanding athlete in sports activities, interval. However NFL gamers have chimed in, too, with related outrage.
males who fought as properly for this nation. I requested him query about it and thank him on a regular basis for his commitement. He by no means discovered Kap peaceable protest offensive as a result of he and I each know what’s proper is correct and what’s unsuitable is unsuitable! God bless you. 🙏🏾✊🏾👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 3, 2020
RIVERA: Brees nonetheless would not perceive the purpose of protesting in the course of the anthem
Brees throughout an interview with Yahoo! Sports activities was requested how he would really feel about fellow NFL gamers protesting in the course of the nationwide anthem of NFL video games in 2020 within the wake of George Floyd’s loss of life by the hands of Minneapolis police — an occasion that has sparked world protests of racial injustice.
At this level, given the extra context of the latest occasions, one would suppose that it is extra clear than ever that Colin Kaepernick and different NFL gamers weren’t and are usually not “disrespecting the flag” after they take knees in the course of the singing or taking part in of the nationwide anthem. Brees proved Wednesday that is not the case.
“I’ll by no means agree with anyone disrespecting the flag of the US of America or our nation,” the 41-year-old stated. “Let me simply let you know what I see or what I really feel when the nationwide anthem is performed, and once I take a look at the flag of the US. …
“I envision my two grandfathers who fought for this nation throughout World Struggle II. One within the military and one within the Marine Corps, each risking their lives to guard our nation and to attempt to make our nation and this world a greater place. So each time I stand with my hand over my coronary heart, that flag and singing the nationwide anthem, that is what I take into consideration. And in lots of circumstances it brings me to tears — serious about all that has been sacrificed. Not simply these within the army, however for that matter, these all through the civil rights actions of the ’60s. And everybody — all that has been endured by so many individuals up till this level.
“And is every little thing proper all through our nation proper now? No, it isn’t. We nonetheless have an extended solution to go. However I believe what you do by standing there and displaying respect to the flag, along with your hand over your coronary heart, is it exhibits unity. It exhibits that we’re all on this collectively, that we will all do higher and that we’re all a part of the answer.”
Brees’ feedback instantly drew (no pun meant) the ire of fellow NFL gamers, present and former, together with his personal teammates. Under are a couple of, beginning with tweets from Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas, two Instagram posts by Malcolm Jenkins (he deleted the primary one) and what appears like an Instagram dig by Aaron Rodgers.
He don’t know no higher.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020
We don’t care in the event you don’t agree and whoever else how about that.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020
“It has NEVER been about an anthem or a flag. Not then. Not now.”
THANK YOU for talking reality for the oppresssed and unheard.
THANK YOU for understanding the WHY. @AaronRodgers12 🙏🏾✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/khGyOSF2wL— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) June 3, 2020
He’s past misplaced. Assure you there have been black males combating alongside aspect your grandfather however this doesn’t appear to be about that. That uncomfortable dialog you are attempting to keep away from by injecting army right into a dialog about brutality and equality is a part of the issue https://t.co/ON81UsOWPw pic.twitter.com/HH3EVTIH8p
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) June 3, 2020
.@drewbrees the explanation my youngsters need to reside in a world that received’t empathize with their ache is as a result of folks like you might be elevating your youngsters to perpetuate the cycle. Drew, you’re the drawback.
— Douglas Baldwin Jr 🧢 (@DougBaldwinJr) June 3, 2020
It is a shame! To discuss your grandfathers as if there weren’t black males combating subsequent to them.These males later returned to a rustic that hated them. Don’t keep away from the problem and attempt to make it a couple of flag or the army. Combat like your grandfathers for whats proper! https://t.co/qag3Igic3V
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) June 3, 2020
All the time knew who he was! Each time y’all got here at me and stated I couldn’t come residence as a result of I didn’t suppose he was Jesus. Oh properly! Maintain cheering
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) June 3, 2020
Wow. lol simply landed in Pittsburgh and that ain’t what u need to see from a frontrunner in our sport man.
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) June 3, 2020
In case you don’t communicate up about racism, you then’re aside of the issue. This man stated the flag … trash
— AJ Brown (@Brown1arthur) June 3, 2020
It’s not about disrespect………it’s about respecting life.
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) June 3, 2020
What number of occasions will they present you Lmao why y’all appearing shocked. Drew Brees from Texas @drewbrees …. YEEEEEHAAAA!!! Smmfh
— Khiry Robinson (@_numberthreeRB) June 3, 2020
Onerous to consider he doesn’t know this isn’t about disrespecting or the armed forces. Only a method round addressing the issue with injustice in opposition to blacks and racism. https://t.co/SLIJZhiy9Q
— JK (@Jayronkearse8) June 3, 2020
How are you going to be within the locker rooms, chatting with the gamers, know the reasoning, and but nonetheless be dumb sufficient to consider it’s concerning the flag. Like HOW???? He ought to know higher than that. He simply doesn’t care. Rattling man not Drew…
— Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) June 3, 2020
His household not the one ones who fought in wars for this nation AND it’s folks.
— Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) June 3, 2020
rattling Drew… 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
— Jay Ajayi (@JayTrain) June 3, 2020
In case you’re nonetheless speaking about gamers “disrespecting the flag” by kneeling in the course of the nationwide anthem clearly you are not prepared for these conversations. Name a day out and are available again later.
— Julius Peppers (@juliuspeppers_) June 3, 2020
