Chapter 637: Clear Flag
“Look, the thing is, when players stand on the court, we will encounter endless abuse and curses, especially on the basketball court.”
"It's part of the game."
Stephen Curry, this baby-faced baby, has been prepared for a long time. To be precise, he seems to be waiting for the media to appear. On the surface, he still looks normal, but his eyes are something else.
"I understand. At least, I'm trying to understand."
"but."
"We are also ordinary people. Those people point their noses at us and curse, which is very uncomfortable; if they curse our family members, it is even more of a disaster, and we will be angry, angry and frustrated. "
"I 100% understand Levi's reaction. In fact, Levi's response was still rational and restrained. He did not cross that line. He just did what any professional player might do."
"Believe me, the truth seen in the video is not the complete truth."
"I implore everyone to calm down and give the NFL time to investigate. Levi has spent two years proving his character and personality. Those rumors will soon be proven to be just slander."
"I believe in Levi, wholeheartedly."
As the NBA's most positive and positive image representative in recent years, Curry's influence is extraordinary. Not to mention in the minds of NFL fans, at least in the eyes of passers-by, his image has always been reliable.
Obviously, Curry stood firmly on Levi's side and made a strong statement.
and.
This is still not all.
When LeBron James also chose to support Levi during the interview——
"...I don't think it's that simple."
"Hey, that's New England, we all know what's going on there."
"I have experienced it and am currently experiencing it. Now it seems that Levi has also experienced it once. I think all the rumors on social networks are rubbish and cannot be trusted. The truth may often be different."
Wow!
The entire social network was in an uproar.
Because LeBron James almost blatantly accused the New England Patriots of manipulating the media to fabricate right and wrong, completely failing to hide his contempt and disdain.
What's more, James and Curry, the two most important rivals in the NBA, have rarely chosen the same position and both defended Levi.
In the past few years, people have always been teasing the relationship between James and Curry. If they met in private, they might want to strangle each other to death. It is absolutely impossible to coexist peacefully; but now this scene has appeared, the two people are standing together Levi expressed support behind his back——
What a spectacle! Without a doubt!
From the NFL to the NBA, even the different voices of MLB and NHL can hear a lot of opinions supporting Levi, which are laid out in all aspects.
In MLB, which has the largest number of Asian players in the four major sports leagues in North America, more than one or two star players have directly expressed support for Levi, and strongly requested the media to maintain an objective and fair attitude until the truth comes out, and condemn those who fan the flames. Gossip reporter.
In the NHL, the so-called "life threats" in the ice hockey arena simply seem like scratching an itch. Players believe that those online comments are purely a joke. In their eyes, Levi has done nothing wrong, even if there is no need for investigation. So is the truth.
Things are clearly getting out of control.
This is the truly amazing place——
Levi, a second-year NFL player, was able to receive such support and solidarity, and in a short career, he grew into a flag for Asian players/minority players in the four major sports leagues in North America.
rare!
At this time, real senior people immediately smelled the raging undercurrent.
Donald Yu, who was supposed to play an important role, stayed up all night.
On one side, the public opinion frenzy on social networks exploded with negative energy. Meanwhile, public opinion leaders stood behind Levi and launched a counterattack.
For a moment, the situation was strange, and a storm seemed to be brewing. There is no doubt that what happened at Gillette Stadium was 100% an accident, but truly smart people can keenly seize accidents to reverse the situation and turn the adverse predicament into their own. Advantage, go with the wind.
Then.
Among the bustling opinions, a voice once again attracted attention.
Clark-Hunt.
The Kansas City Chiefs owner, who was the first to express his position in a phone interview after the Gillette Stadium incident, did not hesitate to stand behind Levi and set the tone before the dispute broke out.
This is not common.
Because the opinions of team owners often represent the position and attitude of the highest level, they need to be more careful and cautious, waiting for the team's own internal investigation to be completed before speaking, to avoid overturning the water and putting themselves and the team into trouble.
No matter what, Hunter spoke, and the speed was completely beyond imagination.
And, this morning, after the phone interview, it expressed its position for the second time and once again announced its position to the media in the form of an official statement.
"Levi is the victim in this matter."
"I've had enough of the slander and attacks that ignore players' performance on the field but are blinded by discrimination and prejudice. If some team management is ready to continue to act crazy and turn a blind eye and let the situation develop, I don't mind if my players take matters into their own hands to protect their own lives. Safety."
"Hey, it's 2018 now, and an Asian player can shine on the football field. This is a simple fact. If you can't accept it, you should stay at home and digest it yourself."
Tough, sharp, passionate——
In a rare moment, Hunter showed incredible iron fist and determination.
Time and time again, he stated his stance of defending Levi.
This crisis public relations move has won the Kansas chief the support of countless Asian people on social networks, and his momentum has reached a new peak.
However, is Hunter’s decisive stance definitely not a risk?
After all, in the football market, Asian viewers are still a minority.
In the eyes of spectators, complaints, and arguments, things quickly took a sharp turn, because the NFL’s official position finally came belatedly——
Goodell personally took action and held the league's official press conference.
At the press conference, in front of more than 300 reporters and on an online live broadcast platform, Goodell announced the full video footage officially recorded by the league.
The truth gradually emerges.
In the video, Levi was comforting Mahomes, but the fans in the stands continued to abuse and curse endlessly, and after a long attack, it evolved into harassment against the family.
The protagonist is not Levi, but Mahomes——
Typical New England, typical discrimination.
Obviously, this is not the first time and 100% will not be the last time. Compared with Asians, the self-proclaimed noble New England arrow has always pointed to those who immigrated from Africa.
Originally, the African-American brothers who were happily eating melon finally realized:
It turns out that he is the protagonist?
Li Wei, who stepped forward, actually fought for their brother!
Things suddenly became completely different.
(End of chapter)