LeBron James is a name mostly heard during basketball games and sports programs, but this week the NBA superstar is on the tongues of politicians and journalists after he made a controversial statement seemingly in support of China in its recent struggle against Hong Kong’s fight for independence. On Oct. 4, Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, caused events to be cancelled and merchandise to be stripped from shelves in China by tweeting seven short words: “fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong.” After maximizing their profits in the American market, the NBA saw the chance to […]