‘Shut up and dribble’ controversy helped LeBron James inspire others to join him in supporting Kamala Harris
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has used his platform to help other athletes openly support Kamala Harris against Donald Trump.

Kamala Harris has received the endorsement of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James
With the US Presidential elections around the corner, many associated with basketball have made it clear who they are supporting. In the case of LeBron James, his social media post supporting Kamala Harris was as clear as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar could get.
LeBron James has always kept his opinions clear about Harris’ opponent, Donald Trump. On countless occasions, the four-time champion has pointed out his disdain for the now former President, even going on direct attacks at times.
Even this time, his social media post depicted all the negatives of Trump. Then it concluded with him taking a decision based on what he and his family needs. When quizzed in the locker room about his decision to show his support to Harris this late, the near 40-year-old said:
Yesterday seemed a good day, everything was kind of silent. And I wanted to make sure it was seen, heard and heard with force. So having a daughter, having a wife, mother, things of that nature that she believes in when it comes to women’s rights and when it comes to the future of my kids and where I see where our country should be, I feel like that endorsement is only right.
LeBron James on his Kamala Harris endorsement
LeBron James elaborated on his endorsement of Kamala Harris for president tonight. pic.twitter.com/oA4MVWwjDo
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He then joked with the reporters that after covering him for so many years, even they know he would not vote or endorse Donald Trump in any way. It is worth noting that during his tenure, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history was at the epicenter of a ‘shut up and dribble’ controversy.
LeBron James’ ‘shut up and dribble’ controversy inspired others
Reporters were not done asking him questions about the Kamala Harris endorsement. After the four-time League MVP finished his earlier statement, another reporter had a follow up question. He was asked of his experiences supporting Democrats ahead of the 2020 elections, to which he said:
It all started with the ‘Shut up and dribble’ thing. I’m in a position where you can have some influence. You have a lot of people who want to be in the position to have the ability to speak outside their realm. To be able to have a platform where I was able to gather a lot of men and women to be able to speak out, from that moment.
LeBron James on the ‘shut up and dribble’ controversy
LeBron James mentioned that the controversy actually helped him inspire many more to speak up. Since then, he has helped other sporting stars and celebrities shed doubts of repercussions and give their opinions.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has also gone to the extent of creating a platform to uplift athletes. The group of superstars on that platform came together to extend their support to Kamala Harris. LeBron James is doing everything he can using the situation he is in.