When asked if he had any further thoughts, Jones did not elaborate beyond continuing to praise the 37-year-old forward. The profile detailed how the North Little Rock, Arkansas native stood outside his high school among white students who were blocking six Black students as they attempted to enter and enroll. "I got one question for you guys before you guys leave," James said. Jones addressed his appearance in the photo last week, saying he was not an active participant in the 1957 protest against the Black students. While Jones acknowledged that he heard James' comments, his inability to respond to the main concerns he expressed likely will not sit well with many people.

Source: Washington Post December 02, 2022 18:22 UTC