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Days after Donald Trump called LeBron James a “nasty spokesman” for the democratic party, LeBron won his fourth NBA title and received a congratulatory, laudatory message from Barack Obama for his on- and off-court contributions.

The suburban Philadelphia house where the late NBA legend grew up has been put up for sale – and still features the driveway hoop where he honed his craft, listings show.

Studio analyst Paul Pierce explained why African Americans are “scared of cops” during an emotional segment on NBA Countdown. Pierce’s ESPN colleague Michael Wilbon discussed his fear as a parent amid the continued threat of police brutality.

The NBA and the NBPA released a joint statement on Friday, stating that the 2020 playoffs will resume on Saturday and that the league will take increased measures to commit themselves to social justice.

Former United States president Barack Obama commended NBA players for Wednesday’s boycott of playoff games in response to Jacob Blake’s shooting in Wisconsin earlier this week.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA’s players have decided that the playoffs will continue, though Thursday’s slate of postseason action has been postponed as social justice continues to be a focal point.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers have reportedly decided to boycott the remainder of the 2020 season in a stunning development as players protest police brutality and injustice against minorities in America.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic were not on the floor for their scheduled playoff game on Wednesday, in a reported protest of the recent police shooting of an unarmed black man in Wisconsin.

TNT’s Kenny Smith was unable to continue working on Wednesday while discussing the NBA players’ decision to boycott their games and joined them in a sign of solidarity.

Jesse Pantuosco gathers social media reaction to the Bucks’ unprecedented decision to boycott Wednesday’s NBA playoff game in protest of Jacob Blake’s shooting in Wisconsin earlier this week.