LeBron James fires back at critics regarding Memphis comments

“Did I say I don’t like Black people? … I’m 41 years old. There’s two cities I don’t like playing in right now. That’s Milwaukee, and that’s Memphis. What is your problem with that? I don’t like going home either. Sh*t, And I’m from there. People are ridiculous. They also get mad at my son being on the team, too. So what are we talking about? People need to figure out other ways to put their energy to other things that’s important.”

He went on to clarify that he’s not referring to the people that live in these cities when has makes these comments.

“I’m not talking about the city, the people in Memphis. I don’t like staying at the Hyatt Centric, what’s wrong with that?”

His swift response clarified that Memphis and Milwaukee are the two cities he doesn’t like playing in, while also shedding light on the fact that he doesn’t like going back home to play in Cleveland either.

James has arguably faced more criticism than any professional athlete in history. In his 23rd season with nothing else left to prove, he seems more willing to dispute his critics directly.