LeBron James addressed the harsh criticism he received from Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter after their matchup on Friday night and said the outspoken player had an opportunity to talk to him.
The Los Angeles Lakers bench looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Boston.
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Boston.James wasn’t quick to say anything when Daryl Morey, who was then the Houston Rockets general manager, tweeted in 2019"Fight For Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong." The tweet led to a Chinese government crackdown on NBA games being shown in the country..
He added in a tweet:"My team and this league just went through a difficult week. I think people need to understand what a tweet or statement can do to others. And I believe nobody stopped and considered what would happen. Could have waited a week to send it."James on Friday played his first game since suffering an abdominal injury on Nov. 2. He scored 23 points but Boston picked up the win 130-108.
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