LeBron James To Forgo Social Justice Message On Jersey

The NBA is allowing players to display social justice messages on their jerseys as part of the league's restart plan. This decision follows the death of George Floyd, which led to nationwide protests. LeBron James, known for his advocacy, chose not to participate, stating that his mission is already clear without a jersey message. While 285 players have chosen to highlight movements, 17 will keep their jerseys unchanged.

Why did LeBron James decide to opt out of the NBA effort to include messages on jerseys?

According to ESPN, how many NBA players have chosen to highlight a movement on their jerseys?