‘LeBron James did not make Time’s 100 Most Influential?”- Skip Bayless furious with decision to omit Lakers star

Samir Mehdi | 25/09/2020
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Skip Bayless is disappointed that LeBron James is not on Time’s 100 Most Influential list, despite 7 other sports athletes making the list.

LeBron James prides himself in being one of, if not the most, ‘woke’ athletes of our generation, or perhaps, any generation. He has brought to light the racial injustices innocent black Americans face on consistently, at the hands of the authoritative forces.

LeBron James, along with many veteran players, even boycotted the NBA season in the Bubble to protest the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others.

Also read: Charles Barkley does not agree with LeBron James and co. on Breonna Taylor case

James consistently takes to social media to denounce the actions carried out by the police, including a powerful message on Twitter yesterday.

So when Skip Bayless saw that LeBron James wasn’t on the Time’s 100 Most Influential list, he took to Twitter to express his disappointment.

Skip Bayless believes LeBron James should be a part of Time’s 100.

Time magazine releases a coveted list of 100 personalities they believe have influenced the world for better, in the past year. This includes, artists, athletes, pioneers, and many more.

However, when the 3x NBA champion was not included on this list, Skip Bayless had this to say:

Skip, who has made a career out of bashing James, is 100% on his side in this matter.

Which athletes made the list over LeBron James?

Skip Bayless’s tweet was of course referring to the fact that it is outrageous, 7 athletes made the List over LeBron.

These athletes included the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dwyane Wade, Lewis Hamilton, Patrick Mahomes, and more.

Skip Bayless believes LeBron James is much more influential than all of those athletes combined.

Influence is not a metric that can be measured so the validity of this statement cannot be assessed, however, there is no denying that the 4x MVP sets the tone for actions, other athletes may take.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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