Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James in a Hotseat after Tamir Rice Protesters Request him to Step Out of his Games for Plea

The angry protesters that are seeking justice for the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Tamir Rice are now heeding support with NBA superstar LeBron James. The protesters started a movement called #NoJusticeNoLeBron and they request the Cleveland Cavaliers star to step out in his games with the Cavaliers to join the movement.

According to The Washington Post, the social activists were "devastated by the announcement that two Cleveland police officers will not face charges for killing 12-year-old Tamir Rice, social justice activists are desperate for a way keep their fight alive."

The activists now trying to fight their claim for the case of Tamir Rice thought that Cavaliers star James can help plea for the justice of the young boy. The outlet details that Tariq Touré started a campaign on twitter with the hashtag #NoJusticeNoLeBron. The protesters seek to make James not participate in any game and "hold his season" in the NBA up until a change in the decision of the Dept. of Justice takes place.

Touré's Twitter campaign posts an image of the Cavaliers star with an inscription:  

"#NoJusticeNoLebron Calling on Lebron James to lead a collective sit out until The DOJ imprisons the murderers of Tamir Rice."

Added to the post was a bold caption that indicates their aim for James to help find justice with Rice.

"It's more than a game and you know it. @KingJames #NoJusticeNoLebron for #TamirRice"

Many supporters of #NoJusticeNoLebron are now seeking help from James. Some even quote what the NBA star previously posted on his social account.

One netizen supporter tweeted, "@KingJames, your FB says "I promise to never forget where I came from." Cleveland needs you. #NoJusticeNoLeBron"

Although the protests are aiming something for the good, Inquisitr includes that some netizens do not favor on the movement and hence, they feel that the Cavaliers star is in an "unfair" situation. They ought to stress that the audience "boycott" the game instead.

"To everyone on the #NoJusticeNoLebron hashtag. You do realize he has a contractual obligation to play? Spectators should boycott the games." tweeted by user Tope Oyerinde.

James' representatives on the other hand has not yet responded on the said campaign and it is unknown if the Cavaliers star will not play on his scheduled game on Mon. against Phoenix Suns.