How Enes Freedom's Criticism of LeBron James Has Shaped the NBA

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How Enes Freedom's Criticism of LeBron James Has Shaped the NBA
Enes Kanter Freedom is a former NBA player who has been outspoken about human rights abuses in China. He has also been critical of LeBron James, who has been accused of being silent on these issues. This article will explore how Freedom's criticism of James has shaped the NBA, both in terms of its relationship with China and its commitment to social justice. Freedom first began criticizing James in 2019, when James spoke out against Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, for tweeting in support of the Hong Kong protests. Freedom accused James of being "hypocritical" for speaking out about social justice issues in the United States while remaining silent on human rights abuses in China. James's silence on China has been particularly controversial given the NBA's large financial stake in the country. The NBA has a significant number of fans in China, and it generates a significant amount of revenue from the Chinese market. This has led to accusation…