(Video) LeBron James Says 'Race' Played Role in Media/Fan Backlash

Hartley Engel
LeBron James believes that racism played a role in the backlash to his decision to sign with the Miami Heat. When asked by CNN's Soledad O'Brien if race had anything to do with all the fallout, James said, "I think so, at times. There's always - you know, a race factor." You can see a video clip of the LeBron James CNN/Soledad O'Brien interview below.

Published by Hartley Engel

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