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2704768, LeBron is right and Tilman's response proves it.
Posted by Kira, Tue Oct-15-19 12:31 PM
Nba executives must stay out of geopolitics in emerging markets highly sensitive to free speech.

Tilman Fertitta told Morey to shut and general manage after that tweet. If Morey knew the ramifications of his tweet he would've waited or ran it through Rockets pr. If Fertitta knew the consequences of Morey's tweet he'd fire him.

This LeBron hate has to stop. Everyone mad at him needs to redirect their energy to domestic issues. Free speech is great here but China is not a place to push freedom of speech. Y'all haters want LeBron to negatively impact future players by supporting protesters and end NBA business in China. The NBA can find other sponsors here to replace lost revenue. Who's replacing $1.6 billion and 500 million lost fans if LeBron supports the protesters?

Player and staff safety was in danger no doubt thanks to Morey's reckless actions. Some police carry AKs, I've seen them with my own eyes. Anything could've happened out there... If the NBA explicitly agreed with protestors and backed the opposition that situation explodes. How dare Morey stand against a regime with unfettered societal control down to a mandatory app that penalizes individuals harsh consequences for wrong answers. That move almost cost the NBA China.

If you think LeBron is trash for staying out of this and deal with Chinese businesses in some capwcity do the right thing. Exercise your freedom of speech loud enough for the Chinese government to hear you.

Exercise freedom of speech here where it's allowed and places that support it.