Current:Home > StocksLeBron James once again addresses gun violence while in Las Vegas for In-Season Tournament -StockHorizon
LeBron James once again addresses gun violence while in Las Vegas for In-Season Tournament
View
Date:2025-04-13 20:13:57
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is in Las Vegas for the NBA In-Season Tournament.
But he found himself again talking about gun violence after a shooting left at least three dead at the UNLV campus on Wednesday.
James offered condolences to the families of the victims and expressed frustration that the country keeps keeps "dealing with the same story, the same conversation every single time it happens, and it continues to happen."
"The ability to get a gun, the ability to do these things over and over and over, and there's been no change is very ridiculous," he said. "It makes no sense that we continue to lose innocent lives on campuses, on schools, at shopping markets, movie theaters and all types of stuff.
"The fact that we haven't changed everything -- it's actually a lot easier to be able to own a firearm -- is stupid."
The NFL's Las Vegas Raiders put out a statement saying they are "deeply saddened" by the "senseless act of violence."
The NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, who have a banner at T-Mobile Arena to honor the victims of a 2017 shooting at an outdoor concert on The Strip, also released a statement pledging their support "to all those affected."
The University of Dayton called off its home men's basketball against UNLV in the wake of the shooting.
The NBA In-Season Tournament is scheduled to resume Thursday with the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers facing each other in a 5 p.m. ET semifinal, while the Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans at 9 ET.
The championship game is at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
veryGood! (58)
Related
- Costco membership growth 'robust,' even amid fee increase: What to know about earnings release
- Troops kill 3 militants, foiling attack on an airbase in Punjab province, Pakistani military says
- Thinking of getting an adjustable-rate mortgage? Here are 3 questions to ask.
- Beloved Russian singer who criticized Ukraine war returns home. The church calls for her apology
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- Lisa Marie Presley Called Out “Vengeful” Priscilla Movie Before Her Death
- This week on Sunday Morning (November 5)
- Justice Department launches civil rights probes into South Carolina jails after at least 14 inmate deaths
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- What sodas do and don't have BVO? What to know about additive FDA wants to ban
Ranking
- Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches
- Justice Department launches civil rights probes into South Carolina jails after at least 14 inmate deaths
- Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel as it condemns civilian Palestinian toll in war
- If you think you are hidden on the internet, think again! Stalk yourself to find out
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Toddler critically injured in accidental shooting after suspect discards gun on daycare playground
- A Florida boy called 911 without an emergency. Instead, he just wanted to hug an officer
- Trump, other Republicans call for travel restrictions, sparking new 'Muslim ban' fears
Recommendation
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
Profanity. Threats. Ultimatums. Story behind Bob Knight's leaked audio clip from Indiana.
Duane Keith Davis, charged with murder in Tupac Shakur's 1996 death, pleads not guilty in Las Vegas
Woman reported missing found stabbed to death at Boston airport, suspect sought in Kenya
What were Tom Selleck's juicy final 'Blue Bloods' words in Reagan family
Former Detroit-area officer indicted on civil rights crime for punching Black man
A Pennsylvania nurse is now linked to 17 patient overdose deaths, prosecutors say
House passes GOP-backed $14.3 billion Israel aid bill despite Biden veto threat