THE BIGGEST STAR in the NBA, LeBron James, last night lent his high profile face to the ‘I Can’t Breathe’ slogan that protests the non-indictment of any New York police after the death of the unarmed Eric Garner.

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James could hardly have hand-picked a night with more attention focused on the Barclays Centre – home of the Brooklyn Nets and their former part-owner Jay-Z.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 110 – 88 win – their seventh in succession – was played in front of not only Jay Z and Beyoncé, but also the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Will looked happy enough to be courtside anyway

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LeBron was in great form after the win

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LBJ had major LOLs with Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia

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But it was his pre-game attire than bore the most important message

“I can’t breathe” were the final words of Eric Garner as he was being arrested in New York.

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-Originally published 11.05

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