LeBron supports Kaepernick but will stand for anthem

(Reuters) - LeBron James said on Monday he supports athletes who have chosen to protest racial inequality during performances of the U.S. national anthem but the NBA's most famous player has no plans to follow in their footsteps. NFL backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers started a controversial movement when he chose to stay seated, and then later opted to kneel, for the national anthem this season and many others have since copied the gesture. "I'm all in favor of anyone - athlete or non-athlete - being able to express what they believe in a peaceful manner," James said at the Cleveland Cavaliers' Media Day.

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