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Laura Ingraham Told LeBron James To Shut Up And Dribble; He Went To The Hoop

The Fox News host sought to rebuke the NBA All-Star for "talking politics." James said the flap created awareness on the NBA's "best weekend": "I get to sit up here and talk about social injustice."
LeBron James warms up prior to the NBA All-Star Game at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Journalist Laura Ingraham sought to rebuke the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James for "talking politics" during a recent interview — something the Fox News host believes is out of bounds for an athlete.

Ingraham said she was not interested in the political advice from "someone who gets

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