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Video of the shooting, released on Facebook, sparked protests in the city.
«And y’all wonder why we say what we say about the Police!! Someone please tell me WTF is this???!!! Exactly another black man being targeted. This sh*t is so wrong and so sad!! Feel so sorry for him, his family and OUR PEOPLE!! We want JUSTICE,» James said.
After the Laker’s 135-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday, James spoke about Blake’s shooting and how it affected him being a Black father. Blake was shot in front of his three children.
«Having two boys of my own and me being African American in America and to see what continues to happen with the police brutality towards my kind, continue to see what goes on with just the (unjust), it’s very troubling. It’s very troubling,» James told Turner Sports’ Jared Greenberg. «My prayers go to that family, and hopefully we can have some change.»
James has been among the most outspoken NBA players when it comes to social justice.
«The game of basketball has always been bigger than just a ball and a rim and 10 guys on the floor, four referees,» James said, speaking to Turner Sports following the Lakers’ first playoff win last week.
«We used this platform to spread a lot of positive, a lot of love throughout the course of the whole world,» he continued.
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell also reacted Monday by tweeting:
«F THE GAMES AND PLAYOFFS!!! THIS IS SICK AND IS A REAL PROBLEM WE DEMAND JUSTICE! ITS CRAZY I DONT HAVE ANY WORDS BUT WTF MAN! THIS IS WHY WE DONT FEEL SAFE!!!!»
Wisconsin professional teams speak out
Other athletes and teams have also been vocal in their calls for social justice as America reckons with racism and the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police.
«Once again, we are faced with images of a horrific incident that show what appear to be inexplicable and excessive force inflicted upon a Black individual,» the MLB organization said.
«It stirs emotions of anger, confusion and great sadness at a time when we need healing and lasting change. We pray for a full recovery for Jacob, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.»
CNN’s Jill Martin and Cesar Marin contributed to this report.
