Lebron James on Boston fans being 'racist' | GMA

In the latest episode of his HBO show "The Shop," James described racist taunts and an incident 10 years ago in which a Celtics fan poured beer on his head.
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[@bushysowavvey]

“75% of us are not” 🤣🤣🤣 as if 25% isn’t a huge portion of people lmaoooo

[@W.G27]

Exactly what I said 😭😭

[@PillCosby504]

bruh exactly😂😂😂

[@Beck-Stein]

Guy is dumb and racist. Lol

[@jakefarmstate6730]

I live in Boston and it’s racist as hell here.

[@biscuit119]

You need to get out there

[@Wassammm]

😂

[@keelychow4569]

Come to Atlanta. It’s Boston for black people. Go Braves!

[@Giomanman]

@@keelychow4569 mannn i wish i could 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alfonsosolano2089]

That fool said "75%" 🤣 ... that helped prove his point. 25% is a large group of people and apparently the wealthier ones down on floor seats. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@OfficialTravvyTrav]

He thought he ate with that statement

[@mr.s845]

¿Qué tal las Chivas wey? 🐯🐯🐯🤣

[@alfonsosolano2089]

@@mr.s845 a toda madre. Llevamos 12. Disfruta tu octavo. ✌🏼

[@mr.s845]

@@alfonsosolano2089 ahuevo, partidazo que fue, ya sera para la proxima ✊

[@SosaCorkedBat]

Leave it up to mainstream media to find a black person to say something dumb trying to run defense

[@wytelester-green8891]

Those same fans were the same to Bill Russell he said it himself

[@matthewcastro7670]

Maybe specifically stupid NBA fans because the nba is so liberal. Red Sox fans love big papi Ortiz, manny Ramirez, Nomar Garciapara. Pedro Martinez… typical liberal dumbasses thinking everything is racist. People seriously need to Grow a pair

[@redscorpion9325]

Mostly Irish People ☘️ plus Bill Russell days there were way more racist People in every State

[@bcoates87]

That was almost 60 years ago... calling Boston a racist town now is such a lazy statement. Boston hates phonies and Lebron, Kyrie and Thompson are all fake as hell.

[@kylelaforest9919]

That was 60 years ago

[@joelcarmen6963]

​@kylelaforest9919 no excuse either way considering that he helped make them relevant 😂

[@DFergie722]

MANY players have said that about Boston. The interesting part is all the people crying foul are not denying that it's true. They're deflecting saying it's not everyone, but not one person has said it doesn't happen because it has been expressed from many different from players across different leagues throughout the years. Even musicians born and raised in Boston have exposed it.

[@WrigleyFan]

Racism is a real thing. I think everyone already knew that 🤷‍♂️

[@DFergie722]

@@WrigleyFan no dispute. They're calling out those who are openly aggressive and disrespectful with theirs.

[@rickyspanish3821]

LBJ is a 🤡 GO CELTICS!!!

[@jesseochoa3214]

Oh shut up "victim"

[@Swiftie-d2u]

@@rickyspanish3821 LMAOOOO, that clown has been owning them Leltics for a whole decade now, i guess he has some truth about it LMAO. Leltics hasnt been winning anything have they? all them deep playoff runs resulting in an exit LMAO

[@eddsuperstar]

I lived in Boston for 12yrs!! Only Boston fans say they are not racist. The rest of the country knows they are.

[@kylelaforest9919]

Found the liberal

[@mannyperez28]

I don’t believe that Boston fans are racist

[@roberto8645]

@@kylelaforest9919found the one from Boston

[@wouldntyouliketoknow1496]

I dont think they are. I think liberals are racist.

[@kylelaforest9919]

@@roberto8645 No from the suburbs, but I'll enjoy the Boston areas #1 education and hospitals in the country while you can keep away because it's "racist"

[@CaptnCrunch30]

And remember this is the same City that broke into Bill Russells house. Damaged all trophies and took a crap on his bed. Seriously. Please tell me how times have changed.

[@kylelaforest9919]

I can tell someone’s a libtard

[@CaptnCrunch30]

@@kylelaforest9919 and I can tell you like to know everything. But please continue 🙃

[@hughjassol2072]

Sad that no one said LBJ was lying.

[@damarideadass8305]

It’s been said about New England Patriots fans too. 💀Boston is messed up.

[@THEBIGLIE20]

I think he’s absolutely lying. Throwing a beer at him is stupid but not racist

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

Not only Lebron said this. Dominican baseball players have said so. Football players have said so. Basketball players have said so. I’ve been twice to the city. I ABSOLUTELY witnessed racism in that city and I don’t play for the Lakers. Dropping F bombs is just part of the game, making chimp noises is something else.

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

@@skulls1964 do you not hear what I said. I DONT PLAY professional sports and I’ve witnessed it myself. I’m not on the court or the field. Stop making excuses for a known fact.

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

@@skulls1964 just bc it’s a great sports town doesn’t mean they can’t be racist genius. Hitler held one of the greatest Olympics ever when he was dictator. Great sports environment. But! Need I say more?

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

@@skulls1964 it’s one thing to be passionate about your team, it’s another to make MONKEY sounds to a Dominican outfielder. You’re excusing the inexcusable

[@turdfurgeson517]

He doesn’t mind the racism when his sell out ass plays in China

[@dangercat9188]

As someone who is half puerto rican and dominican, I believe you. Most of the dominican players are black. I myself look the complete opposite of black but it saddens me that my people get treated this way. One time, I went to a bakery with my mom who is a darker skin dominican and I'm very white passing, and I remember hearing this old white lady telling her daughter "oh, she's probably just caring for her or an assistant". And then she kept staring like hun, you would get surprised at how us latinos can have different looking people in one family lol. What a racist old fart.

[@timpipkins5190]

Boston should just embrace their racist behavior instead of deflect from it. I visited there during the 80's and I can say without a doubt that it was a very racist city. If they don't want this image then they need to step up and fight against the racist In their city more vocally.

[@esawwhite9377]

I grew up in Springfield Massachusetts where the game of basketball was invented. 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Boston. I've been to Celtics games and Red Sox games and some of the things I've heard drunken white fans say to black and hispanic players when I was growing up really was disgusting! If you ask some of the former players about there treatment at times in the area they will tell you about some of the overt, blatant, and suttle racist things that come out of the mouths of some fans. Not all but a lot more than it should. Ask Bill Russell, Dee Brown, and even Marcus Smart. Trust this city has a long racist history even to this day and even with its own athletes.

[@youngkwak9931]

I lives in sprinfield its super racist

[@kchilz32]

Y’all reaching bro. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kchilz32]

@@youngkwak9931 bro Springfield is mainly minority and many minority city officials and Holyoke which is 15 minutes away is Puerto Rico 2 don’t reach bro 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@youngkwak9931]

@@kchilz32 your right about minorities and puerto ricans. I noticed a mentality where lots of ricans wanted to fit in with white people to be validated. I saw lots of that and many of the white folks were rqcis5

[@kchilz32]

@@youngkwak9931 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@1983jcheat]

My family is from Boston. You're damn right it is Racist. If you think it's bad now you should of been there in the 80s. I'm from a Boston PD family 70s, 80s and 90s.

[@JohnPiper04]

Stop being such a wimp. If you don't like Boston, why don't you move then?

[@TheBlueThird]

@@JohnPiper04 People have a right to be respected and not discriminated against. That is not whining. What you should've said is how we can change the racism in Boston.

[@captainprice3715]

@@TheBlueThird bud its already been changing, its just unfortunate we’re fighting for a change while people are still getting shot over the wrong hat 😂😂

[@Mavenger1845]

no its not

[@WizardsPath-if5oq]

​@@JohnPiper04We found the male Karen

[@torocruz1192]

I spend a year in Boston. Coming from NY i was shock at how racist they are. You know people that “tell it like it is” and no there’s no other places like Boston maybe in Arkansas? 😅Not even in the south I felt such feeling of hatred, It really is terrible, they don’t want you there, know you’re place type of place, segregated and in denial to boot. You know being an asshole is a terrible thing! there’s nothing cool about it.

[@TrestanSKYWALKR]

It will take a long time still for Boston to live down what they did to Bill Russell AFTER he won them a title.

[@esawwhite9377]

11 Championships in 13 seasons!

[@TrestanSKYWALKR]

@@esawwhite9377 right!

[@joselitodevera7766]

Rip bill russell

[@joshbruton4241]

What did they do to Bill Russell? Not being facetious.. I know Russell was refused at certain hotels and stuff, but what did Boston actually do to him?

[@TrestanSKYWALKR]

@@joshbruton4241 the broke into his home defecated in his children’s room. Painted the N word on his home. Called him the N word during home games. Sent him death threats. It was terrible.

[@jameshdog5759]

Enough players have said it that it must be a thing. However, this segment is pretty weak. Bringing up that Boston fans were swearing at Draymond does not add to the argument. Nor do shirts saying F*** Lebron. Saying you shouldn’t swear at players is a different story altogether from saying racism has no place in sports. Also, Celts fans had plenty of reasons to be pissed at Kyrie that had nothing to do with race. Now, if fans made their criticism of Kyrie racist, that’s obviously messed up. However, if you’re producing this segment, you need to come up with better examples. Don’t be lazy reporters

[@wouldntyouliketoknow1496]

So your just going to believe it because people say it lol think for yourself.

[@mackattack81]

Bill Russell said this long time ago

[@jermainelatimer804]

Yes he did, he even had to buy a gun to protect his family from the hate mail he used to receive. I remember watching the documentary on it.

[@raysha9932]

I live in Lowell Ma and yes they can be pretty racist here . Which is 30 minutes away from Boston you should see how racist they are when it comes to Football season .

[@Sheenovastee]

I grew up in Lowell near Spaghettiville up until I was 17. Live in LA now. Lowell was wild racist, especially for me after 9/11. I remember friends' parents telling me they weren't allowed to hang out with me anymore

[@TheWorldIsGoingToShit]

I’m also in Lowell and have been the victim of racism by Hispanics many, many times. Some black people, too. But overwhelmingly Hispanics do not like white women. It’s not one sided, and until people realize that, the tension and “racism” will never go away.

[@adilabbas8628]

"75% of us are not racist" great. Brilliant that makes me feel a whole lot better

[@mrme2653]

Bill Russell said it too!!!!

[@nathanbradshaw5517]

In the 60s! Please stfu

[@hildachunkybottoms7379]

That was also over 50 years ago!!!!

[@redscorpion9325]

Bill Russell Days most People were racist o matter were he played

[@mrme2653]

@@hildachunkybottoms7379 John Sally ... I can go on and on my point is LeBron is not the first or the only player who said it!! Westbrook just had an problem last season!!!

[@hildachunkybottoms7379]

@@mrme2653 Nba players are soft nowadays. Do you seriously think the Boston fan base is more racist than states in the South like Texas. Massachusetts is one of the most left states in the country. Racism is everywhere and if you actually believe that it’s more prevalent in a state like Mass you are very very wrong.

[@marlynnek6449]

My husband had to live in Boston for a few months years ago to do some training and he's always referred to Boston residents as Massholes. And they are. They need to own their shit. You just have to read some of the comments in here calling him a punk for standing up to racism. Give me a fucking break.

[@Illadelsyde]

Hes a racist himself.

[@baseballisntboring]

Calm down Marlynne

[@themeanhornet1070]

Must been Boston fans that sprayed paint his house… 22 million dollar home and no video of it.

[@TChalla007]

You missed the point. Spraying a house anonymously vs. Being racist on the scene is another level. Let me guess, you have black friends too.

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

@@TChalla007 don’t fall for the whataboutism. Bring up something totally irrelevant to prove a pointless point. Let em answer to Wtf does racism have to do with a house being sprayed. Tons of BLACK athletes have said the same about Boston

[@TChalla007]

@@ChucktownSoufcackalack Labrons house was sprayed with the word N*****. I'm 60 and played in the league in the mid to late 80s. Been to Boston. My teammate went to Boston Univ.

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

@@TChalla007 I definitely get it. I’ve been to Boston twice. I’m from South Carolina, I’ve lived in Louisiana (My wife’s from New Orleans) and I currently live outside St Louis. Boston was by FAR the most openly prejudice City I’ve been to

[@MAGA4EVA1986]

@@ChucktownSoufcackalack HAHAHA so a guy who’s been there TWICE is going to make ASSumptions about it being a racist city….how about we ask David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, or ANY NUMBER of athletes. I find it Interesting how LeBigot James decides he’s going to whine about Boston being racist AFTER HE BUYS A PIECE OF THE BOSTON RED SOX!!! The same CLOWN who PRETENDS blacks are literally “hunted” by cops. GTFOH

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

"Boston fans are racist" = stereotyping fallacy. And racism, what he's accusing of, is rooted in a stereotyping fallacy. So he's doing exactly what he's accusing oh himself - psychological projection

[@paper_gem]

0:59 - 75% of Boston fans are not racist... THAT'S NOT GOOD! That means 1 in 4 are racist. LOL.

[@PuertoRicanSamurai]

It's like that everywhere in the u.s to just put it on Boston is dumb 😂

[@autumnjade815]

Boston has a reputation for being racist. Can’t blame lbj for that.

[@JohnPiper04]

No one cares

[@tonyb5586]

And have u lived there? Or been there?

[@autumnjade815]

@@tonyb5586 I don’t need to live there to know of it’s reputation. Let’s not act like Boston doesn’t have a reputation that it has earned.

[@tonyb5586]

@@autumnjade815 ppl can literally say any city is racis,. Especially a celebrity like Lebron, and they will believe him. Salt lake city is racist, Phoenix is racist, San Diego is racist, They just have to name a city and have one bad experience to say it's racist. I think if it's so racist then when u visit you should feel it. You should probably go and visit and see for yourself.

[@autumnjade815]

@@tonyb5586 Boston has had this reputation for decades. Boston is known for being located in the north but being racist like the south. It is what it is. I’m from Canada and it’s even known here. I know people of colour in Boston and they admit it too. My father is American and he knows it.

[@dallasborn8574]

And he is correct 💯. Dude said 75% LMMFAO.

[@ericdupree8603]

25% is a big number, and that’s him low balling cause he is a Celtics fan.

[@truthspeaks1813]

Lbj is right. The king has spoken....those that are racist should stop. Hate lbj all you want...he speaks his truth.

[@mr.horrorchild4094]

You can hate him without being racist? Are you sure? You know he's black right? They're always kept down by the man

[@MovieGuy666]

he's just as racist as any bostonian.

[@billyevans4929]

You can't label every criticism or attack as racist, I'm not trying to downplay racism but don't stir it up when some incidence have nothing to do with racism

[@autumnjade815]

Boston is known for their racism.

[@danielgray1956]

How would you know what they are saying to lebron were you there

[@billyevans4929]

@@danielgray1956 well how would YOU know what they were saying to LeBron was racist? Were you there bud?

[@shareekwillis2799]

Was anyone in the room where it happened?

[@sway_9803]

@Trentor15 Source or bullshit

[@reginaldwilliams7348]

He's not lying

[@jimiperlas3215]

Kobe goes toe-to-toe with Boston, yet never complain about this, same thing with MJ. LeBron is definitely the one of the biggest divas in sports.

[@blizz1004]

Smh smh smh .. that's your final answer

[@FlexSZN23]

Man. Gtfoh everyone knows Boston fans are racist asf

[@fendibabii2118]

He's telling the truth.

[@riyadazad7220]

@@FlexSZN23Have you seen Knicks fans

[@milliebean6687]

He is right 👍

[@tybigstepper9193]

Jaylen brown was Agreeing with Kyrie she made it seem like he was against him only showing that 8 second clip the whole other time in the interview he was saying that the city has a lot of work to do. Damn I hate the media

[@wheremypie1983]

Well, Bill Burr said it best. Boston is like a racist San Francisco.

[@riyadazad7220]

San Francisco is a crappy cesspool city

[@redfoley9608]

Screw lebum. Celtics rule

[@popeye4392]

This man owns a percentage of the Red Sox,does this make any sense?

[@swigword]

Lol Donald Sterling hated black people but owned the Clippers

[@dreadxplayzs7849]

So whats your point?lbj is actually right so wtf iz your dum ass even sating?

[@thediseaseisthecure]

@@swigword I think you just proved his point 💩

[@swigword]

@@thediseaseisthecure lol i think the point is money idiot.

[@ChucktownSoufcackalack]

Strom Thurmond one of the most RACIST politicians to walk the eart had kids with a black woman. So what’s your point Popeye the idiotic man?

[@ryandubon8458]

There is nothing wrong with speaking the truth it's a good thing the warriors defeated them to shut the Boston garden 🏡

[@LeoWhalen1933]

They defeated players on the team. None of whom are from Boston.

[@shareekwillis2799]

I think the reason why I like musicals so much is because it makes me believe that maybe, just maybe, we can spread a little..you know, love. this world, however, isn't going to change while I'm alive.

[@d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268]

The problem is America. Boston just admits it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@THEBIGLIE20]

This story was brutal. You cited 4 examples of fans being drunk and stupid. Not one of them came close to being racist. Great job editor

[@datdudedeonte9424]

Boston fans are historically racist I know the news isn’t serious rn trynna cover that up like that 😂

[@jaya32804]

I’m 19, born and raised in the Boston suburbs. I’d say it’s just as racist as any other city in America. It definitely applies more to the older/middle aged population though. Never met anyone my age who’s racist.

[@poporoy]

He said it himself .Bill Russel said it to..

[@lawlor2925]

Yet boston players LOVE boston and dont want to leave

[@thawkereynolds]

Lebron acts like if he was white he wouldn’t get hit with that beer. Bostons fans have hate but it’s to all athletes not wearing a Boston Jersey

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

I’ve been trying to promote my songwriting channel for weeks and to think all I would have had to do was speak racist to someone to get publicity and over 200,000 views. I’m doing something wrong.

[@2011sliverdude]

Boston crowed is just rude not racist

[@josephtraylor93]

I was gonna go to Monday night raw in 2 weeks to see john cena but after this video I cancel my tickets

[@bignate8865]

Boston is racist, the fans are racist, nobody’s asking questions we’re telling you. Now clean it up! If this don’t apply to you shut up and speak for yourself!

[@MyMyManMelo_]

The city been cleaning it up for decades. There is nothing more that can be done. Most Bostonians aren’t racist there every anti1racist organization/group there is inthe city. NAACP is having their convention there next year. An MLK statue is going up. Idk, it is what it is. The mostly non racist citizens of the city don’t enjoy being called racist for what I think are obvious reasons.

[@markbruschi6391]

LeBron James knows nothing about racism except for what people have told him. LeBron has never had to experience what Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, or Reggie Jackson went through. It would be insulting if it wasn't almost humorous. It is like because I am Jewish I know what it's like to live in Aushwitz. People in boston say those things to throw you off your game. Trust me if you played for the Celtics and won them Championships you would be looked at as a GOD. I lived down in Tampa and for years I would hear about tom brady cheating. Until he played for Tampa then he became an a good guy. Grow up LeBron.

[@windycity258]

Sooo……you must’ve grownup with Lebron to know for a fact that he knows nothing about racism or hasn’t had to deal with it. How else could you speak so confidently about someone else’s life experiences. Eh…my guess is you’re probably just an idiot.

[@rattlehead54321]

Fun fact, he is a partial owner of the Boston Red Sox

[@elbob17]

A communist/racist calling a fan base out for racism. that's rich.

[@mallymalatl]

Judging by these comments smh it’s not gonna change anytime soon but it’s life. Hate is taught its up to you to break out of that cycle. I have plenty of friends that were raised by racists but they broke that cycle. One of my dear friends said in elementary school her dad use to ask her How many nigg@@@ are in your class ? What racist people do is ask for forgiveness laying in the hospital moments from their death. God is real and he watches everything.

[@boblester8641]

While owning part of the Boston Red Sox. Ironic

[@redeyetrey4763]

Donald Sterling use to own the Clippers and he was a racist so what’s your point ?

[@shoutoutMBAMsuckaz]

I bet he got ownership for that reason lol

[@ftl06]

Takes a racist to know a racist

[@ericdupree8603]

If you low balling saying at LEAST one quarter of your fan base hating on skin color in 2022, then there’s clearly a problem in the Garden

[@domingo9331]

I am educated and know the truth that silence and Complicitity carries a lot of weight as well it tells those whom are racist that you agree but won't say it out loud I am born raise I experienced all these things but I know that all people are not racist but people do stay silent and don't speak against racist behavior we as celtics fans should be embarrassed not out outraged on what he said people focus on the statement but not the cause or resolution of the problem across the NBA and take stand against all forms of racism

[@matthewcastro7670]

Maybe specifically stupid NBA fans because the nba is so liberal. Red Sox fans love big papi Ortiz, manny Ramirez, Nomar Garciapara. Pedro Martinez… typical liberal dumbasses thinking everything is racist. People seriously need to Grow a pair

[@1970rsc]

Educate yourself on how to use punctuation and your comments might be more understandable.

[@domingo9331]

@@1970rsc If this was just an attempt to just to insult me on punctuation and grammar than u waste your time you either agree with what I was saying but I'm humble enough to apologize for my grammar mistakes if you could not comprehend what I was interpreting. Oops I'm may done it again

[@1970rsc]

@@domingo9331 nope - it’s a genuine commentary on your ability to communicate effectively. Your comment sounds like it makes sense, but it takes some guesswork to determine what you’re saying because you have one long run on sentence. I can’t tell which words are modifying what and what words are your subjects. It’s a shame because all you need is a few periods in there and I’m sure it’ll all make sense. Please use punctuation. Without them, your message is confusing and you make yourself sound uneducated.

[@domingo9331]

@@1970rsc although I appreciate your critique on my punctuation. It seems to you still trying to be hostile, on what commented on. About being educated or uneducated it makes u come across petty instead have dialogue for your FYI it was intentional that did place periods or comma cause choose not to place them not because I'm uneducated. Please save your insults

[@thomas4087]

Crybaby James

[@williamcoye4724]

Lebron just soft. Funny how people label entire groups just because that .01% hurt your feelings LOL. The topic of racism shouldn't be thrown around like this.

[@petermello55]

I’m definitely up to listening but if we’re going by what was stated in this video, that’s really weak.

[@abelsm6270]

How is any of this racist? Pouring a beer on Lebron’s head and saying F Lebron or F curry ain’t racist. Also Jaylen Brown (one of the best players for Boston) said himself those are bad examples.

[@redeyetrey4763]

Whites use to pour beers on blacks back in the day that was a sign or racism and disrespect it still is today but now it’s assault, Bill Russell the man who played for the Celtics since day one experience more racial encounters than anyone he even said that their fans and city are racist everyone has their own opinion about it

[@lavishsavage6743]

Its crazy to me that people not from Boston have all these assumptions about it 😂😂 I've had so many people ask me "there's black people in Boston?" When i tell them 😂 do your research Boston has some rich black history. Is it racist? Yes, so is the rest of this fucking country 😂

[@jacobtoms3018]

Smart called Boston fans racist

[@3Rick527]

No he did not. He said he experienced racism from 1 fan who called him the N word when he driving home from a game. So no he did not call Boston “fans” racist

[@floydrobinson8847]

Like someone never stole something before in there life.

[@core45]

It's TRUE. Hell, america cant even talk about race and the history.

[@teamamerica5987]

Can easily talk about it. Hell, its pretty much the only thing woke clowns talk about 24/7. Here, i'll make you a deal, we'll talk about american history and racism (wah, wah) as long as we talk about dysfunction and cultural collapse in the present?

[@core45]

@@teamamerica5987 Nah I'm good explaining to people who dont give a shit. A dog would listen better than u.

[@dittzx4035]

“If you vote for the other guy then you ain’t a breakfast taco!” - Dr. Jill Biden

[@omgplzstfuok]

I have one that cleans my pool every week

[@unemployedingreenland9358]

How much meth do you have in your pocket right now?

[@Beck-Stein]

I lived in boston and they thought i was one of them. So many racists. It’s all true.

[@franciscotorres4756]

Just cause it says f lbj doesn’t mean they racist its racist

[@MyMyManMelo_]

African American and from Boston: been to all the games ngl I never heard a slur, mainly just old white guy comments. Many fans aren’t white at all but the games are dumb expensive in Boston.

[@derrickmc222]

Show a black guy and have him speak up for boston

[@tonyb5586]

Im a born and raised Phoenician who is a Suns Fan but Boston fans are passionate! If you're a little punk B they are gonna call u out for being a little punk B lol. I remember going to Fenway and fans were selling shirts outside the game calling lebron a leBum!(2018 eastern conference finals was going on) And he is a bum for being a crybaby, saying everything is racist!

[@thejaymorantdude8799]

bro what lmfaoo

[@tonyb5586]

@@thejaymorantdude8799 yeah I said it!

[@RobandBrina]

Okay racist

[@tonyb5586]

@@RobandBrina ok loser! This comment is like 6 months old And u are replying to defend this irrelevant bum. The "King of basketball" and he hasn't done shit for 2 seasons

[@MQXM001]

Since Lebrons been in the league, he’s won 4 rings. Celtics have 1. Who are the real bums?

[@thecarolinanativejxann8450]

If your not going to be apart the solution as a owner when you have the power to make change. your apart of the problem

[@valxy7601]

So what have you done to make change

[@andrewgibb8846]

These players deserve a peaceful environment without profanity and derogatory language directed towards them. Players vs players have their own relationship, the fans do not have the right to interfere with the game in a negative way. I don’t care if you pay $10,000 for a seat to watch the game, you are to sit down, witness the sport and celebrate. If you’re upset, keep that to yourself, or leave the arena. Once you’ve behaved in a negative and interruptive manner effecting fellow ticket holders, you’ve lost your privileges as a guest. Have respect for your fellow guests of all ages as well as the athletes, by behaving in a respectful manner. Nobody paid to watch you, they are there for the players.

[@richardturner1063]

go and read what they did to bill russell SMDH

[@mallymalatl]

I mean it’s a history this isn’t new !

[@redeyetrey4763]

To many people it is

[@TLive-ji5wf]

NOT SMART ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO SAY SOMETHING. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER RECEIVED IF HE SAID SOME INSTEAD OF SAYING CELTICS FANS ARE RACIST.

[@micahkiyimba8641]

Many players have made the observations in passing. Past and Present. Boston fans are racist and are allowed to be openly racist to players on opposing teams by the Franchises

[@redscorpion9325]

I would say Irish People not all the fans

[@JKlutz3]

everybody knows that boston is the most racist northern city in the country 😂😂 and it’s not even close

[@wildhaert]

The things that makes news... 😅 Bro like there's noooothing more important to discuss? 🚶🏾‍♂️

[@redeyetrey4763]

Oh ur one of the “shut up and dribble” type of guys

[@YOURGR8]

LEBRON JAMES needs to go hug Bostons statue of Bill Russell when his ego is hurting!!!

[@ericdupree8603]

Still got treated like s*it. It only takes one to ruin it for everyone.

[@Kenben7414]

What you mean bill Russell said they racist too!

[@YOURGR8]

@@Kenben7414 Back when Bill played..Racism isn't defined as White people treating Black people poorly. Black people(Just as racist to other Black people) as does every other races within and outside their race. Based on LeBron James example of be racist he doesn't even know the definition of the word. WHY DO RACES THAT ARE NOT BLACK ; Buy tickets, Jerseys of black players, their shoes etc.? Go to a Celtics game...you tell me it's only Black people in there??? A racist would NEVER support another race they didn't approve of!!! Facts!! It's stuff like sporting events that brings people together why are we trying to create a divide? Why is LeBron James a partial owner off the Boston Red sox..So it's okay to invest in a "Racist as F..." city?? He she be forced to sell his shares of the red sox just like the Clippers owner did. He's no different from him.

[@thejaymorantdude8799]

@@Kenben7414 Lmfaoo

[@RobandBrina]

Racist smh

[@danielcorreard3746]

there are a lot of people who don't like lebron james doesn't make them racist lebron is very vocal which is his right but people have grown tired of his anti american rants and raves both his on court and off court behavior there are just so many reasons not to like this guy that have nothing to do with race add to the fact that he himself is a racist that's just one more reason

[@zulublack1212]

Even Bill Russell and other former Boston players says the fans are racist, you on Bron like he's the only one, go ask some former Red Sox players how the fans are🤷🏿‍♂️

[@teamamerica5987]

@@zulublack1212 so there was racism 60 years ago? To hell you say

[@zulublack1212]

@@teamamerica5987 Nah, you people are racist at this very moment, Kyrie another former Boston player confirmed that, soon J and J and other black players are not going to want to be tied to you people🤷🏿‍♂️

[@thejaymorantdude8799]

@@teamamerica5987 literally Marcus smart says he hears Celtic fans being racist

[@hildachunkybottoms7379]

@@zulublack1212 Most of those fans who were racist to Bill Russell aren’t even alive today

[@Manuqtix.Manuqtix]

We’re in the year 2022 and there’s still racism in sports

[@nghtwtchmn129]

As demonstrated by the lack of diversity in NBA starting lineups.

[@jack-of-all-trades1234]

Lebron is definitely racist.

[@JohnPiper04]

We should demand more diversity in basketball! The teams are too black!

[@jaydot4956]

@@JohnPiper04 it’s not our fault that we are better athletes. What do want the nba to do? Have a limit on how many black players get drafted?

[@JohnPiper04]

@@jaydot4956 yes I agree with that. Diversity needs to be enforced

[@reacespeaces2]

Billion Dollar Baby. Stereotyping an entire fan base and labeling them as racists is the definition of racism. If LeBron truly wants racism to end a good place to start should be with himself.

[@elbob17]

He's a POS. This dumb ass and his 1.6 GPA has been open about his hatred of white people. What the hell does he expect in return? I think we all would've easily swapped him out for Kobe on that helicopter ride into a mountain. I love how everyone just looks the other way on blatantly racist shows like The Shop. Everyone is too afraid to call it like it is.

[@JohnWick-qr4yc]

He’s speaking nothing but facts wether you like it or not it’s a known thing historically that Celtic fans are racist inbred fucktards probably much like yourself

[@jaydot4956]

It’s been known for decades that Boston fans are racist. Bill Russell dealt with racism from Boston fans and other players have spoken out about racist Boston fans for years. But just because it’s Lebron saying it y’all wanna cry about it.

[@reacespeaces2]

@@jaydot4956 Bro that was 60 fricken years ago! It's hilarious how so many people make excuses for all the stupid things LeBron says.

[@jaydot4956]

@@reacespeaces2 it’s not just Bill Russell, many athletes have spoken out about racist Boston fans. Where the hell have you been?

[@jakehodges4602]

He ain’t lying

[@cocoknows]

Stop 'both sides-ing' this, GMA. Listen to POC when they tell you they are experiencing racism.

[@MyMyManMelo_]

I’m black and from Boston it’s a hella diverse city and it is predominately racist. Most of these people you think are form Boston only come to Boston for the sports games and that’s the real truth. Bostonians know that. All I’ll say there. Duxbury MA ain’t BOSTON.

[@egglordsasuke8532]

Yeah, listen to just one side. Listen to anyone claiming that, racist.

[@John-rv2pp]

There is so many people that aren't racist in Boston he shouldn't speak for the whole city let him get booed when he comes to Boston cause as a black man he adds alot of fuel to already problem situations lebrons not helping he's separating more than bringing people together

[@ChillDude123]

Your saying he should be booed for being black?

[@John-rv2pp]

@@ChillDude123 no I'm saying leave color out of it there's good and bad everywhere boo him for saying the city is racist that's not true there's alot if good people who love everybody no matter what race they are lebron can't go by a couple of bad people judge a,whole city that's what I'm saying

[@John-rv2pp]

@@ChillDude123 boston has more different races living there than everywhere in USA boston has a lot of good people never talk about drunk ignorant fans shouldn't be how boston is judged

[@John-rv2pp]

@@ChillDude123 no wrong

[@ChillDude123]

@@John-rv2pp there’s good and bad in every mix. I think he means it’s been worse there compared to other places he’s been.

[@MakeMeAPie]

Surprise surprise!! There are racist Celtics fans...is Lebron saying there aren't as many racist fans in places like Atlanta, Texas, or New Orleans? This is just pure stereotyping on steroids. Massachusetts is one of the most liberal states in the country. I don't know how Boston can have more racist basketball fans than in other more openly and politically racist places in America. I'm not saying Celtics fans can't be assholes ( i.e. Massholes), I'm saying that it doesn't make them racists.

[@tpipandpop4242]

White liberals tend to be the most racist people so it makes sense. Look at how black conservatives are treated by white liberals. Being racist is who they are

[@jaydot4956]

Bro it’s been known for decades that Boston is a racist city. Bill Russell dealt with racist Celtics fans and he was the best player on the team lol.

[@helicopterhelicopter3575]

No boston is filled to brim racists like. Stop protecting them

[@samborgensjr6456]

So what if it's a liberal state? Doesn't mean that Boston still isn't racist at all. -.-

[@samborgensjr6456]

@@jaydot4956 Even the Red Sox players. Hell, Bruins fans called Subban the N-word because he kicked them out of the playoffs. Boo hoo. Play better next time.

[@maxcenevil]

They got a recent documentary about how racist Boston is. LMFAO

[@tyronegreen6165]

I We thank you, I We thank you All

[@pawelantoniuk4542]

Can someone explain how is pouring beer on one’s head racist? I think it’s stupid and disgusting, but racist? Come on

[@shareekwillis2799]

But it's not humane. At least in my eyes it's not.

[@pawelantoniuk4542]

@@shareekwillis2799 Sure, bro, I agree. I'd never do it myself.

[@keithanderson8488]

Boston people on Lemobron, the afro Unamerican

[@Dmasters-dl2ir]

If 25 percent is racist then yea I’d be talking shit too.

[@franciscotorres4756]

But where’s the racism they just keep saying racism but never once someone said any racist things towards lebron all he said was someone poured beer and a shirt but that merely people with no chill that just don’t like lebron beating their teams doesn’t mean they’re racist it’s just you gonna see a lot of hecklers when you are the center of attention

[@jameslisle7775]

They’re not racist they just hate LeBron. And if that’s make them racist then every fan base is racist.

[@domsee1053]

I dont think that its your color bron. Even if your white boston fans will still talk shit to you anything just to make you feel insulted. Ive been living for 11 years now, i know this shit.

[@gavinperry8433]

" most iconic rivalries in all of sports " ????? BISH !!! Say americans sports....people outside your transcountry do not know about this 😂

[@sostdm617]

That f*** LeBron James jersey was sold outside the garden by a vendor

[@RisitasKEKW]

Poor guy lefraud 😢 had a beer thrown at him 😢😢😢 poor guy!

[@Wassammm]

Boston says whatever they want. Ummm sound like racism to me

[@michaelwhyte1094]

75% LoL that's all I needed to hear😂 I guess LBJ has a point.🤔

[@Lynn-nx6ue]

I know people from Boston and they all are very open about the race relations problems there! However the guy has a point - I think people from Boston have a way of saying what they feel -LOUDLY! maybe they’re a microcosm of America and they just are more direct about it.

[@jnsrckn]

he not wrong tho!