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The former journalist of the NFL Tofl Tafoya touchline criticized Lebron James after the Los Angeles Lakers wrote on Monday a complimentary test on China in a point of sale managed by the State.
Tafoya appeared on “don’t @ me with dan dakich d’Outkick and gave her opinion on the column of James. She said that she was not sure if it was even real at the beginning.
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The Los Angeles Lakers striker LeBron James (23) reacts to a fault called him during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 3, 2025. (Gary A. Vasquez / Imagn Images)
“The first (thought) was, ok, is this real? Is this AI? Is it legitimate? Is it as badly informed? … It’s like an American professional fault,” said Tafoya. “It is the guy who defends China to the hills. Why? Because all his sneakers are made there.”
Tafoya stressed that James, like the majority of NBA players, were silent on the fate of Uighur Muslims in China. The American Labor Department published a report in 2024 on Uighur Muslims who are forced to undergo “ideological indoctrination” as well as to be forced to learn Mandarin.
China has systematically rejected the allegations of human rights violations with regard to Uighurs.
“And he ignores human rights (problems) – absolute atrocities in progress in China, and the fact that China wishes to destroy most of the Western world and own the world, if not LeBron loves this idea,” added Tafoya. “Maybe he’s everything.
Los Angeles Lakers striker LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against the New York striker, the precious striker Achiuwa (5) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden on February 1, 2025. (Brad Penner / Imagn images)
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“He is certainly able to forget the slave life that always happens in China. I would never understand that and I would like to sit and interview it on this subject because I have a lot of sharp questions, but I don’t think he will answer this.”
James’ test coincided with the end of the “tour forever” in which he visited Shanghai and Chengdu.
“The enthusiasm and kindness of Chinese friends touched me deeply, and all I can do is give my everything in every match to express my gratitude,” he wrote in the newspaper, via Reuters. “I hope I can contribute to the development of Chinese basketball.”
The South China Morning Post also noted that James had thanked his Chinese fans for their reception of him.
The Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James (23) striker looks in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in Crypto.com Arena on January 2, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Ocea / Imagn Images)
“Whenever I come here, my family and I are warmly welcomed. I am deeply moved by the hospitality and conviviality of our Chinese friends. All I can do is give my match in every match and express my gratitude to everyone,” he wrote.
