LeBron James was one of many individuals to point out their help for former University of Illinois males’s basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. after he was acquitted of rape.
On Thursday, Shannon Jr. was discovered not responsible of rape and aggravated sexual battery by jury in Douglas County over an alleged incident in a bar final September.
On Friday morning, Shannon obtained help from the NBA’s all-time best scorer.
James put out a submit on X to Shannon, saying he was “proud” of the ‘Young King’.
To my Young 👑 Terrance Shannon Jr! Love and Salute you! Proud of you!! God is Good! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
The apologies needs to be 30X louder than the hate he obtained however we all know the way it goes. Anyways again to the common scheduled program.
Great days forward! ☀️☀️☀️✨✨✨
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 14, 2024
“The apologies should be 30X louder than the hate he got but we know how it goes,” James mentioned. “Anyways back to the regular scheduled program. Great days ahead!”
The guard was initially suspended by Illinois on December 28 after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Douglas County District Attorney in Kansas.
Shannon was charged with rape or another rely of sexual battery, and was suspended for six video games.
However, a federal choose later reinstated him, ruling that his civil rights had been violated.
Others round basketball additionally confirmed their help for Shannon, together with former teammate Coleman Hawkins.
“Not celebrating because I know who my guy is… imagine playing in front of sell out crowds with people saying the craziest things to you and you’re innocent. Extremely proud of my guy to be able to block out all that noise and compete at an extremely high level,” he mentioned.
Not celebrating as a result of I do know who my man is… think about taking part in in entrance of promote out crowds with individuals saying the craziest issues to you and also you’re harmless. Extremely pleased with my man to have the ability to block out all that noise and compete at an especially excessive stage. 💯🙏🏽🤑 pic.twitter.com/S13jLCMGnK
— Coleman Hawkins (@colehawk23) June 13, 2024
Shannon’s former coach Brad Underwood additionally posted a photograph with Shannon after the ruling was handed down.
— Brad Underwood (@CoachUnderwood) June 13, 2024
The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 23 factors and was voted first-team All-Big Ten and third-team All-American final season.
