LeBron James wants 'I can't breathe' shirt to support Eric Garner protest
After Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose wore a shirt emblazoning the rallying cry of many protesting a grand jury's decision to not indict the police officer in the death of Eric Garner in New York City, LeBron James spoke out in support of Rose and said he hope to wear his own soon.
"It was spectacular," James told the New York Daily News. "I loved it. I'm looking for one."
The shirt reads "I Can't Breathe" and was also seen in the NFL, worn by Lions running back Reggie Bush and Rams offensive lineman Davin Joseph.
James has made his feelings surrounding the grand jury's decision known. Last week, he lamented not being able to protest the decision.
"I'm pretty upset that I'm not protesting right now with the rest of the guys out there in New York," he said. "I think it's something that's -βit's very alarming in our country as far as that's concerned. We have to be more conscientious of what the law enforcement's job is, and that's to protect and serve,"
LeBron and the Cavaliers play the Brooklyn Nets Monday night in New York City. The game will have a regal flair to it, as Prince William and Duchess Kate will be in attendance.