LeBron James Slams US Gun Laws Following UNLV Mass Shooting

NBA Star Calls for Action on Gun Control as Lakers Prepare for Tournament in Las Vegas

LeBron James, the LA Lakers star, has criticized the US gun laws following a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), which resulted in three deaths and one critical injury.
The NBA star expressed his frustration over the lack of progress in dealing with gun violence in the US, stating that the ability to obtain guns and the recurring incidents of shootings are 'ridiculous'.
James' comments came as the Lakers prepared for the NBA's In-Season Tournament semifinals in Las Vegas, just a few miles away from the UNLV campus.
The shooter, identified as a former college professor in his 60s, was also killed during the incident.
James has been known for his outspoken stance on social justice issues, including gun control, in the past.