It appears two sports superstars are on different sides of the political spectrum this election cycle.
Less than a week after San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa wore a “Make America Great Again” hat on the field, LeBron James said his “choice is clear” and implored his followers on Twitter. social networks to vote for Kamala Harris.
Bosa was asked about his decision to wear the pro-Trump hat, and he responded that he “won’t talk too much about it,” saying only that it was “an important moment.”
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Nick Bosa and LeBron James (Imagn)
James received criticism for posting clips considered out of context when he made his endorsement, but he dug deeper into his decision.
“Having a daughter, having a wife, having a mother and things of that nature, what (Harris) believes in when it comes to women’s rights, that’s what my children’s future should be and what should to be our country I feel like that endorsement is totally fair, I mean, come on, you know me, it sure didn’t go the other way,” James said Friday. evening.
Former ESPN personality Jemele Hill noticed the two different routes taken by Bosa and James and brought it to the attention of social media.
“Oh look, LeBron was asked about a public political statement he made and he explained IN DETAIL why he did it. Nick Bosa doesn’t have the guts to do that,” she said .
LeBron James and Kamala Harris (Imagn/AP press room)
The NFL is reportedly investigating Bosa wearing the hat, and it could result in a fine. The NFL rule book states in Rule 5, Section 4, Article 8 what players are allowed to wear and, more importantly, what they are not allowed to wear when they arrive at the stadium on the day of the match.
“The League will not authorize any club or player to wear, display or otherwise transmit messages, by means of helmet stickers, armbands, jersey patches, mouthpieces or other objects affixed to uniforms or playing equipment, which are related to political activities or causes, other non-football events, causes or campaigns, or charitable causes or campaigns,” the rule states.
“In addition, these approved items must be modest in size, in good taste, non-commercial and non-controversial; they must not be worn for more than one football season.”
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is introduced before the start of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on October 20, 2024. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images)
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