NBA stars open ESPYs urging end to profiling, gun violence

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James and fellow NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade opened the ESPY Awards with a plea to address racial profiling and end the nation’s spate of gun violence.

They stood on stage at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday night and took turns commenting on what Anthony called “the realities of the current state of America.”

Paul, nephew of a police officer, recited the names of several black men who have been killed, most by guns.

“We all feel helpless and frustrated by the violence,” James said.

James urged his fellow professional athletes to return to their communities and invest time and resources in helping rebuild them. He asked them to educate themselves and renounce violence.

modified weapon

Sawed-off shotgun seized after Nanaimo RCMP spot well-known offender

7h ago

rainbow eyes

Nanaimo judge hands old growth logging protestor additional jail time

9h ago

Paris Bound

Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman qualifies for Paris Olympic Games

11h ago

“We all have to do better,” he said.

The Associated Press