LeBron James has voiced his disapproval of a Texas State Trooper”s actions during a football game, urging for the officer”s suspension following a confrontation with players from the South Carolina Gamecocks.
The incident, captured on video, depicts the trooper aggressively pushing his way past two Gamecocks players while shouting at them. This occurred as a group of players exited the tunnel onto the field, with the officer entering the stadium at the same time. Upon breaking through the players, he turned to confront them, pointing and yelling accusations.
In response to the video, James expressed his outrage on social media, stating, “That A&M cop needs to be suspended! That was premeditated and corny AF!! He went out of his way to start some shit. Do better man.” This statement raises questions about the nature of the interaction: whether the players provoked the trooper or if the officer overreacted remains unclear.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has acknowledged the incident, confirming that the trooper involved has been sent home from the game. The department”s Office of Inspector General is looking into the matter, although further details are not currently available.
One witness described the interaction, pointing out that the officer made a deliberate move toward the players, particularly targeting Nick Harbor, who had just scored a touchdown. The witness emphasized that the officer should definitely face consequences for his conduct.
This incident is not the first time James has criticized law enforcement actions, especially involving white officers. In 2021, he faced scrutiny for comments regarding a police officer.
Despite the controversy, the incident did not seem to affect the Gamecocks” performance on the field. The Texas A&M team mounted a comeback to win against South Carolina, with a final score of 31-30, maintaining their undefeated record.
