Current:Home > InvestSignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center:LeBron James once again addresses gun violence while in Las Vegas for In-Season Tournament -Capitatum
SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center:LeBron James once again addresses gun violence while in Las Vegas for In-Season Tournament
PredictIQ View
Date:2025-04-06 01:23:32
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Centerin Las Vegas for the NBA In-Season Tournament.
But he found himself again talking about gun violence after a shooting left at least three dead at the UNLV campus on Wednesday.
James offered condolences to the families of the victims and expressed frustration that the country keeps keeps "dealing with the same story, the same conversation every single time it happens, and it continues to happen."
"The ability to get a gun, the ability to do these things over and over and over, and there's been no change is very ridiculous," he said. "It makes no sense that we continue to lose innocent lives on campuses, on schools, at shopping markets, movie theaters and all types of stuff.
"The fact that we haven't changed everything -- it's actually a lot easier to be able to own a firearm -- is stupid."
The NFL's Las Vegas Raiders put out a statement saying they are "deeply saddened" by the "senseless act of violence."
The NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, who have a banner at T-Mobile Arena to honor the victims of a 2017 shooting at an outdoor concert on The Strip, also released a statement pledging their support "to all those affected."
The University of Dayton called off its home men's basketball against UNLV in the wake of the shooting.
The NBA In-Season Tournament is scheduled to resume Thursday with the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers facing each other in a 5 p.m. ET semifinal, while the Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans at 9 ET.
The championship game is at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
veryGood! (38)
Related
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make first appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case
- Save $160 on Beats x Kim Kardashian Headphones—Limited Stock for Prime Day
- Seven NFL coaches on hot seat: Who's on notice after Jets fired Robert Saleh?
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Three Bags Full
- 49 Prime Day Home Deals Celebrities Love Starting at $6.39: Khloe Kardashian, Nick Cannon & More
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- 16-year-old bicyclist struck, driven 4 miles while trapped on car's roof: Police
Ranking
- Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
- Smartwatch shootout: New Apple Series 10, Pixel 3 and Samsung Galaxy 7 jockey for position
- Opinion: Luis Tiant deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan on ‘The Apprentice': ‘We’re way out on a limb’
- SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters
- Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has died
- California's $20 fast food minimum wage didn't lead to major job losses, study finds
- Minnesota Twins announce plans for sale after 40 years in the Pohlad family
Recommendation
House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
Tampa Bay was spared catastrophic storm surge from Hurricane Milton. Here's why.
Jennifer Lopez says divorce from Ben Affleck was 'probably the hardest time of my life'
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac debuts this week: Here's what's on it and when you can get one
Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
The Latest: Harris visiting Nevada and Arizona while Trump speaks in Michigan
Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery
New evidence emerges in Marilyn Manson case, Los Angeles DA says