What began as a playful response to critics became Santiago received a message from Twitter racist. James went after practice Wednesday, saying it "does not affect me at all."
"I think Twitter is undoubtedly his fans may not have the opportunity to see on a daily basis," said James. "It's not every day that I'm using things like motivation. It is a once in a blue moon when you need the world to see that no matter how many good things you do, you'll always have people [lower] what you does. It is used to improve every day. "
James started a Twitter account in July as a way to interact with fans. In three months, received more than 900,000 followers. Updates its range of products related to basketball to concert photos to videos of your child's first day of school.
He sent a "tweet" Wednesday, saying it was "Hater Day", and expressed his love for the skeptics. A response prompted James "retweet" for the rest of his followers could see. We used a racial slur and described it as "big nose eyes lips big mistakes." He continued, "Ur or greedy ghettoness ur trying to hide."
James, who will start Thursday's game against Atlanta, said he conveyed the message because he wanted others to realize what he and the experience of other famous athletes. Twitter launched racist athletes have grown as the Web site gains popularity.
In March, an anonymous Seattle great basketball player the school was threatened after racist remarks were published in a fake Twitter account that was intended to be. Earlier this season, University of Miami football player Jacory Harris received a message that suggests that the school would not earn a black quarterback.
"I just want you sometimes see also," said James. "To see what kind of words spoken to me and to us, in general, as professional athletes. ... It is not always everyone thinks it's a bed of roses, but it is not. For me, I have enough motivation, but it's always good to have a little more. "
This is James' second brush with racial issues. Last month, he said during an interview with CNN that he was part of the negativity surrounding his decision to join the Heat was the color of the skin. When asked if race played a role, James said: "I think sometimes. It's always, you know, a factor of race."
James "retweeted" two other negative messages, but does not mention race. Twitter Your last response was a reference to hip-hop song "Hate Me Now" by rapper Nas.
"I am not surprised," said James. "You're always going to have people who love you and hate you. That comes with the territory. But as I continue what I have to do here and focus on one goal and that is to be here and represent this franchise the best I can and I will do that. "
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