Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. urged black NBA players to lay off Robinson and band together as a race through social media.
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Mayweather’s Instagram post makes for a moving read:
“Nate, I’m proud of you and I will always stand behind all my brothers. I will never kick my brother when he’s down. It’s ok for people to voice their opinions on social media, but no black athletes or black entertainers, especially black NBA players should make a mockery out of you.”
“We are supposed to all stand with each other through the good, bad and ugly. I’m here to uplift you and let you know we all love you and congratulate you for just making an effort.”
“SIDENOTE: The times I’ve had issues with another brother is when they came at me first. I was just defending myself.”
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NBA Twitter reacts to Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson fight
CJ McCollum and Steph Curry’s reactions were mainly the target for Floyd Mayweather’s indignation at black NBA players.
He said Nate from the hood he’ll be alright 🤣
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) November 29, 2020
This ref gotta coach em while he keeping the peace 😂😂😂😂😂
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) November 29, 2020
Many of the reactions for the fight from black NBA players were regarding Snoop Dogg’s excellent commentary.
Snoop the best announcer ever🤣🤣🤣
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) November 29, 2020
My Unk @SnoopDogg is simply the greatest at whatever he does man!! Swiss Army Knife++++++
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 29, 2020
The likes of Markieff Morris, Paul Millsap and Jamal Crawford still gave him props for pursuing this fight.
My Unk @SnoopDogg is simply the greatest at whatever he does man!! Swiss Army Knife++++++
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 29, 2020
Easy to laugh when most wouldn’t dare get in the ring..He is the best athlete the city has had.. And it’s not close. Still a 👑 https://t.co/2Gsi3gHoHw
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) November 29, 2020
Man respect to Nate for putting himself out there and trying✊🏾
— Paul Millsap (@Paulmillsap4) November 29, 2020
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