Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has publicly questioned NBA star LeBron James for not directly confronting rapper Kevin Gates after Gates made controversial remarks about James’ wife, Savannah.
Brown Criticizes James’ Response
In a recent social media post, Brown expressed his disapproval of James’ handling of the situation. He suggested that James should have addressed Gates’ comments more directly, rather than responding indirectly through an Instagram post. Brown’s critique adds another layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding the incident.
Gates had commented on Savannah James’ demeanor towards her husband, stating, “I don’t like the way Savannah look at LeBron, I like the way them white women look at LeBron.” James responded by posting affectionate photos with his wife, captioned, “Kings don’t concern themselves with the opinions of peasants.”
A History of Provocative Posts
This isn’t the first time Brown has made headlines for his social media activity. He previously posted a photoshopped image of James in a compromising situation with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and executive Linda Rambis. citeturn0search7 The image was criticized for its disrespectful nature and for being reposted without credit to the original creator.
Brown’s pattern of provocative online behavior has drawn criticism from various quarters. His recent comments about James and Gates have further fueled discussions about the responsibilities of public figures in addressing personal attacks.
As the Lakers continue their playoff run, with their next game against the Minnesota Timberwolves scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM PDT, it remains to be seen whether James will respond to Brown’s latest remarks.