“Can we please have a parade?”: Lakers’ LeBron James slammed for Dodgers’ World Series win parade call amidst COVID-19 spike

Samir Mehdi | 28/10/2020
Lakers' LeBron James slammed for Dodgers' World Series win parade call amidst COVID-19 spike

LeBron James tweets out in support of having championship parades as Covid-19 cases ramp up once again in Los Angeles.

The one constant in everyone’s life, almost globally, has been, having to deal with the Covid-19 virus, and the number one way of reducing the spread of the virus has been limiting the number of people in one designated area at once.

The would mean large gatherings would basically be the opposite if what should be expected during these coronavirus times.

However, with sports being back, 2 champions have been declared in the NBA and MLB, both teams being from Los Angeles.

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So in light of the LA Dodgers winning the World Series, LeBron James tweets out in favour having a championship parade for both teams.

LeBron James campaigns for having championship parades for the Lakers and the Dodgers

It is perfectly normal for championship parades to take place after a team wins the championship, alas, these are not normal times.

Yet, James still tweets out saying he would really like to have a championship parade for the 2 LA Champions. This tweet comes after it has been reported that the Los Angeles area has experienced a spike in Covid-19 cases ever since the Lakers won the championship.

Officials in the LA county said, “It is highly likely that gatherings to watch and/or celebrate the Lakers contributed to the rise in LA County cases”

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Was this an irresponsible tweet by the King?

With a clear rise in Covid-19 cases across the Los Angeles County, encouraging the city to partake in processions to celebrate the championship victories does seem a bit irresponsible.

A few fans pointed that out in the response to the Lakers star’s tweet, calling him out for not respecting the restrictions in place in LA and the entire country.

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It should be understood that any large gathering of sorts can be a detriment to the community as a whole and hence, should not take place.

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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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