LeBron James Is Blazing a Unique Trail in Sports History
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The Message
LeBron uses his platform to raise awareness of race inequality and issues plaguing the underserved.
The Last Bomb
For over a decade, Dave Zirin wrote about the intersection of hoops and politics in this space every month, helping usher in a new generation of social justice in sports and the journalists who cover it. Here, he says goodbye.
A Welcome Distraction
As we endure a divisive shift in American politics, basketball is a solace in DC.
#RESIST
The NBA family is diverse, welcoming and not to be bumped with. So with US politics in turmoil, coaches and players are standing up to injustice.
Powerful Beyond Measure
Disturbing politics back in Greece lingers over Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rise to NBA star.
Court Vision
Kurtis Blow’s classic song "Basketball" was directly responsible for tying the NBA’s growth in popularity to the rise of hip-hop in America.
What Now?
Barack Obama’s presidency inspired NBA stars to express themselves politically. What happens next?
Message
When NBA players follow Colin Kaepernick's lead in some way, make sure you’re not missing the point.
SLAM Top 50: Kevin Durant, No. 4
KD is solely focused on winning a title at this point in his career, and if that means taking a back seat some nights, he gladly will.