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LeBron James should not be attacked in the field of political engagement, even when your name is Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Lakers star has little appreciated the Swede's recent criticism of his activism.

King James believes he is not "the kind of guy to come and attack" because he does "the right thing" when it comes to political engagement.

James was responding to Ibrahimovic who, at the start of the week, had estimated that athletes should "stay out" of politics.

The AC Milan striker then named James by name, asking him to stop his activism.

“LeBron James is phenomenal at what he does.

But I don't like it when people with a certain status are in politics at the same time, ”Ibra said in an interview with UEFA for Discovery in Sweden.

James refuses to be content with playing sports

But for James, as an athlete, it's not enough to win titles - it's equally rewarding to inspire and empower people, as well as bringing Americans together.

“At the end of the day, I would never shut up about the things that were wrong.

I am committed to my people and I preach for equality, social injustice, racism, equality in terms of access to the vote.

All the things that have to do with what's going on in our community, ”said the NBA superstar.

“There is no question that I am content to play sports.

I know how powerful my voice is, ”he continued.

“For a long time, we heard that as athletes we should be grateful to be able to throw a ball, dribble a ball, hit with a baseball bat.

We were told that we were neither able nor authorized to talk about anything else.

This is no longer the case today.

And that will not be the case for a long time ”hammered James, very involved in the Black Lives Matter movement.

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