NBA star LeBron James hits out after being subjected to vile racism on eve of Finals
Police are investigating after N-word was graffitied onto the Cleveland Cavaliers forward's gate
NBA star LeBron James has hit out after being subjected to vile racism on eve of the Finals.
Police are investigating after the N-word was graffitied onto the Cleveland Cavaliers forward's gate.
And James responded to the sickening abuse with a hard-hitting statement about racism in his homeland.
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He said: "No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are ... being black in America is tough.
"The most unfortunate part is that I'm here right now ... I can't sit in front of my boys right now (and explain the vandalism)."
The sick insult was discovered in the early hours of this morning.
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Police apparently have security footage from neighbours which may show the hate crime being carried out.
LeBron is based in Ohio where he normally resides but owns property elsewhere including the LA home.
The Cavs play the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco tomorrow in the opening game of NBA’s showpiece.
LeBron, 32, made history last week as he led his side to the contest.
He scored 35 points as the Cavs breezed past a helpless Boston Celtics 4-1 in the best-of-seven series.In doing so, the legend broke a record set by the one and only Michael Jordan – notching the most points in Playoffs history.