VIDEO: Skip Bayless Backs LeBron for Figuring Out Way to Create Real Change
By Tyler Kemp
While LeBron James has received plenty of criticism as a player, there are very few people that critique the King like Skip Bayless for James’ on-court performance. Following LeBron’s announcement to form a voting rights organization alongside fellow Black athletes, though, Skip had to put his disdain for the Lakers superstar on hold. For the time being, Bayless is letting bygones be bygones and singing James’ praises.
"I'm proud of LeBron. I applaud him and I laud him. This is the essence of LeBron James and his power."@RealSkipBayless on LeBron starting a group aimed at protecting black voting rights pic.twitter.com/CJ2uIgAmjD
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) June 11, 2020
With no NBA basketball happening at the moment, James is finding ways to get involved in the fight for racial equality for the black community. Since Bayless is not able to nitpick any little thing James does on the court for now, giving LeBron credit for using his platform to ignite real change is the right thing to do.
Even some fans of Bayless’ show “Undisputed” with co-host Shannon Sharpe on FS1 were surprised to hear such positive words come from Bayless about LeBron.
@compadre1979 @Tha_Real_Albert I’m literally going into shock!! Skip giving LBJ props and applauding him. Grant it, it’s not bout LBJ’s game...but still praising him. I knew Skip liked LBJ deep down inside.
— Hector Aguilar (@BigB1180) June 11, 2020
James’ leadership in a moment of crisis transcends his skills and ability on the court. His sense of cognizance about what is wrong with this country are shining through brightly. With America in a critical juncture of an election year, James’ ability to rally the Black community has caught Skip’s eye for all the right reasons.