LeBron says Daryl Morey is ignorant on China and communism

[Dave22reborn]

How is it relevant? Bron is being blasted by people who have no idea where China even is, let alone what the protests and issues are over there. He stated he wasn't informed enough on the subject and was speaking ONLY on how Morey's tweet affected him and the players that were PHYSICALLY in China when Morey had tweeted what he did. Yet people have no idea generally about what the China protests are even regarding

What makes you think people don't know where China is?

[TaeBoNinja]

Keep coping Lebronies

[Dave22reborn]

Cliffs of this entire china nba crap?

Haven't been paying much attention, but I believe social justice NBA players support China for some reason.....probably because of money.

[Blasting]

Cliffs of this entire china nba crap?

-Rockets GM tweets some simple tweet defending Hong Kong who are fighting for freedom against communist China
-Rockets owner says GM doesn’t speak for team
-People are like wtf, he was defending people’s freedom
-Most people in NBA stay silent despite being the “woke league”
-People wait for LeBron to say something as he often speaks on politics and SJW stuff
-He finally speaks up and calls the Rockets GM uneducated and uninformed
-Only reason he would say that is for fear of losing money
-Everybody calling him a coward and a hypocrite besides a couple LeBron apologists

[kusok]

-Rockets GM tweets some simple tweet defending Hong Kong who are fighting for freedom against communist China
-Rockets owner says GM doesn’t speak for team
-People are like wtf, he was defending people’s freedom
-Most people in NBA stay silent despite being the “woke league”
-People wait for LeBron to say something as he often speaks on politics and SJW stuff
-He finally speaks up and calls the Rockets GM uneducated and uninformed
-Only reason he would say that is for fear of losing money
-Everybody calling him a coward and a hypocrite besides a couple LeBron apologists

Damn... lol, the left taking another L, I see...

NBA makes money off China? By what mechanism?

[tyn89]

Damn... lol, the left taking another L, I see...

NBA makes money off China? By what mechanism?

4 billion revenue from China.

https://qz.com/1723780/nba-has-to-ch...nd-its-values/

[icetrauma]

Damn... lol, the left taking another L, I see...

NBA makes money off China? By what mechanism?

https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/10/07...-under-strain/


The relationship between China and the NBA – a multibillion-dollar marriage that involves media rights, streaming, merchandise sales and much more – is strained right now in ways unlike any other since the league first began planting roots there in earnest three decades ago. A since-deleted tweet from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters prompted an immediate backlash, complicated further by the timing of the NBA having two preseason games in China this week.

“We apologize,” Rockets star James Harden said in Japan on Monday. “We love China. We love playing there. I know for both of us individually we go there once or twice a year. They show us the most support and love. So we appreciate them as a fan base and we love everything they’re about and we appreciate the support that they give us individually and as an organization.”



Edit..

The below article also references the Rockets popularity in China because of Yao Ming.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-c...-idUSKBN1WM1WI



- The NBA and Tencent, a Chinese media outlet which provides a live streaming platform, announced a five-year extension of a partnership through the 2024-25 season. The deal is worth a reported $1.5 billion while Tencent has estimated that there are about 500 million fans in China consuming NBA content, ESPN reported.

- NBA franchises gained 47 million new followers on Chinese social media platforms during the 2018-19 season, according to the league’s annual report on teams’ digital performance.

[Dave22reborn]

4 billion revenue from China.

https://qz.com/1723780/nba-has-to-ch...nd-its-values/

Damn, 4 billion dollars?

[tyn89]

Damn, 4 billion dollars?

“Today, NBA China is well past $4 billion,” NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum told Forbes in an interview last year.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeoza.../#267b1434518b

[kusok]

4 billion revenue from China.

https://qz.com/1723780/nba-has-to-ch...nd-its-values/

Oh, so the left showing it’s true colors again, greedy capitalist commies lol,

They run their mouth a lot about justice, but when it comes to $$$ they get all capitalistic real quick lol

James should have known to STFU long ago.

[XterraRob]

Spoiler!

[Mark1T]

No its about money. The rich dont have your best interests at heart, they have the best interests of their wallets at heart. The left gets it while the right thinks the rich on their side care about them.

Spoken like a poor guy with no hope. You must live a miserable life.

[Bassackwards]

lol at lebron talking about being misinformed/not educated.

lebron: I just think that when you're misinformed or you're not educated about something -- and I'm just talking about the tweet itself -- you never know the ramifications that can happen. We all see what that did -- not only for our league but for all of us in America, for people in China as well

he really wants to sell china space jam 2 tickets

[Jaydawg08]

lol at lebron talking about being misinformed/not educated.

lebron: I just think that when you're misinformed or you're not educated about something -- and I'm just talking about the tweet itself -- you never know the ramifications that can happen. We all see what that did -- not only for our league but for all of us in America, for people in China as well

he really wants to sell china space jam 2 tickets

How many times does this need to be said, that Morey was the one who said in his twee that he was misinformed or not fully educated in his apology tweet.

[markkillerings]

Surely, since LeMao is saying somebody is misinformed and uneducated on a matter, LeMao will elaborate on the issue that said individual was misinformed and uneducated on, right?

[Jaydawg08]

Surely, since LeMao is saying somebody is misinformed and uneducated on a matter, LeMao will elaborate on the issue that said individual was misinformed and uneducated on, right?

1/ I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.

2/ I have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors have provided and I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention. My tweets are my own and in no way represent the Rockets or the NBA.

Morey himself said he was misinformed and needed to be educated from other perspectives. Amazing what actually reading can do for you huh

[markkillerings]

1/ I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.

2/ I have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors have provided and I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention. My tweets are my own and in no way represent the Rockets or the NBA.

Morey himself said he was misinformed and needed to be educated from other perspectives. Amazing what actually reading can do for you huh

That's great, guy. Now, the part where LeBeijing elaborates on his position about China/Hong Kong....

[compan]

Oh, so the left showing it’s true colors again, greedy capitalist commies lol,

They run their mouth a lot about justice, but when it comes to $$$ they get all capitalistic real quick lol

James should have known to STFU long ago.

I thought it was conservatives that didn't care about the little people all so they could make a profit.

[XterraRob]

Surely, since LeMao is saying somebody is misinformed and uneducated on a matter, LeMao will elaborate on the issue that said individual was misinformed and uneducated on, right?

lmfao repping on recharge.

[Jaydawg08]

That's great, guy. Now, the part where LeBeijing elaborates on his position about China/Hong Kong....

Already spoke that he's not informed enough to get into that. 98% of America is uninformed on Chinese politics.. including this NBA basketball player

[compan]

How many times does this need to be said, that Morey was the one who said in his twee that he was misinformed or not fully educated in his apology tweet.

What exactly was he misinformed about though? Or is his apology trying to save face with the $4b market?

[Mark1T]

Hong Kong protesters slam LeBron James for comments about China, free speech

https://nypost.com/2019/10/15/hong-k...a-free-speech/

The King no longer reigns supreme in Hong Kong.

Lakers superstar LeBron James took a hit in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, where basketball fans trampled on jerseys bearing his name after the four-time MVP waded into the NBA controversy involving the country.

On Monday, James touched a nerve among protesters in the former British colony for suggesting that free speech can have negative consequences.

[markkillerings]

Already spoke that he's not informed enough to get into that. 98% of America is uninformed on Chinese politics.. including this NBA basketball player

Ah, so shall we give him some time and then wait until he gets back to us?

Or is he going with the option to shut up and dribble?

[Jaydawg08]

What exactly was he misinformed about though? Or is his apology trying to save face with the $4b market?

Misinformed on how his comments would affect NBA employees and others that had to go to China, so now people over there are required to put out a fire that they never wanted to be a part of. Lebron's name has been plastered all over the media because he's the face of the league, asking "Why isn't Bron saying anything about the Morey tweet".. Its idiotic to expect an NBA player to speak on what another NBA official spoke on in regards to international politics.

[tyn89]

Hong Kong protesters slam LeBron James for comments about China, free speech

https://nypost.com/2019/10/15/hong-k...a-free-speech/

The King no longer reigns supreme in Hong Kong.

Lakers superstar LeBron James took a hit in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, where basketball fans trampled on jerseys bearing his name after the four-time MVP waded into the NBA controversy involving the country.

On Monday, James touched a nerve among protesters in the former British colony for suggesting that free speech can have negative consequences.

This is what should be talk about. Why should "Support freedom and stand with Hong Kong" have any negative consequences to begin with? Even if that statement might have negative consequences on financial part, what about the part that it might have a positive impact on the Hong Kong freedom movement? We can say Morey sure did apology for the money not misinformed.

I guess LeMao is educated enough on the profit part in China but not on human right. That's clear for sure.

[Dave22reborn]

This is what should be talk about. Why should "Support freedom and stand with Hong Kong" have any negative consequences to begin with? Even if that statement might have negative consequences on financial part, what about the part that it might have a positive impact on the Hong Kong freedom movement? We can say Morey sure did apology for the money not misinformed.

I guess LeMao is educated enough on the profit part in China but not on human right. That's clear for sure.

Do you see anyone in Hollywood talking about China? They know better.

[deepfat]

Is anything I said wrong?

LeBron is a guy with a high school education. I'll take the educated Morey's opinion over a high school diploma lol.

[Jaydawg08]

LeBron is a guy with a high school education. I'll take the educated Morey's opinion over a high school diploma lol.

Imagine actually thinking that because someone paid for a piece of paper they're opinion is automatically more important than someone else's.. Just the general statement like this shows how unintelligent you are.

In regards to this tho, Morey already apologized and said he was uninformed and misunderstood the full context of what is happening over tho....... sooooooooo... yeah

[deepfat]

Imagine actually thinking that because someone paid for a piece of paper they're opinion is automatically more important than someone else's.. Just the general statement like this shows how unintelligent you are.

In regards to this tho, Morey already apologized and said he was uninformed and misunderstood the full context of what is happening over tho....... sooooooooo... yeah

Morey isn't wrong in his statement. Likely pressured by Silver and the owners. The NBE is looking really bad backing authoritarian China. I stand by what I say. LeBron taking the side of China just shows how much of a moron he is. Maverick Carter is the brains of that operation. LeBron is good at putting a ball in a hoop.

[AriGhold]

LeBron is a guy with a high school education. I'll take the educated Morey's opinion over a high school diploma lol.

So because I’m more educated than you i guess my opinion has more validity, huh?