Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, and LeBron James opened the ESPYs with a powerful message that addressed the recent and past tragedies involving the police. ‘Melo, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James all stood on the darkened stage — and each made a personal plea for athletes to join the fight against police brutality and violence against police. Carmelo is the one to thank for this. Shortly after the Dallas police tragedy, Carmelo made a plea to his fellow nba stars, other athletes, community leaders, and politicians to band together and force change.
