Lebron James Supports Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace Jr. After Noose Was Found Hanging In His Team's Garage

An investigation is underway after a noose was found in the garage stall of African-American NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace Jr's racing team. Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James would speak out via Twitter showing his disgust for such a heinous act as well as his support for Wallace.

Sickening! @BubbaWallace my brother! Know you don’t stand alone! I’m right here with you as well as every other athlete. I just want to continue to say how proud I am of you for continuing to take a stand for change here in America and sports! @NASCAR I salute you as well! 🙏🏾✊🏾👑 https://t.co/1TwkjVHai5
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 22, 2020

Wallace Jr. has been at the front of a ton of controversy involving the removal and banning of the confederate flag from all events as well as him driving a 'Black Lives Matter" edition car.

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