LeBron James narrates video calling out efforts to restrict voter access

“Look what we did. Look what we made happen. What our voices made possible,” James says as images and video of activism ahead of the 2020 elections plays, as transcribed by CNN. “And now, look what they’re trying to do to silence us. Using every trick in the book. And attacking democracy itself. Because they saw what we’re capable of and they fear it.”

He adds: “So this isn’t the time to put your feet up or to think posting hashtags and black squares is enough. Because for us, this was never about one election. It’s always been More Than A Vote. It’s a fight that’s just getting started. And we’ve been ready. You with us?”

The new spot follows another provocative video from More Than A Vote that James shared in January in the aftermath of the Capitol riots.

James is perhaps the most socially and politically active athlete of this or any other era. In fact, James was named Time’s Athlete of the Year in 2020 precisely for his activism.

Interestingly enough, the video comes just after current AC Milan player and former L.A. Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic argued James is making a “mistake” by being so outspoken on issues and topics outside of basketball. James unsurprisingly swatted away such a notion.

Given James will give absolutely not give consideration to the notion he should “shut up and dribble,” the Lakers star’s voice and influence obviously will continue to play a huge role in advancing More Than A Vote’s mission to protect the voting rights of Black Americans.