LeBron James wears "I Can't Breathe" shirt in Brooklyn before Nets game

LeBron James showed solidarity with people protesting the Staten Island Grand Jury decision not to indict the police office who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold on July 17th last night, donning a black t-shirt with Garner's last words.

"It was a message to the family, that I’m sorry for their loss," James said after the game. Protesters staged a large demonstration outside of the game, which also was attended by Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. LeBron's teammate Kyrie Irving, and a number of Nets players also wore I Can't Breathe shirts.

A man protests outside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Joe Posner, Vox

For a primer on the Eric Garner case, and the shocked reaction to the Grand Jury decision from Garner's widow Esaw and leaders from both sides of the aisle, watch our 3 minute video:

This isn't the first time LeBron has raised his voice about such issues. After the death of Trayvon Martin, LeBron led his team in a show of solidarity with protesters then too.

#WeAreTrayvonMartin #Hoodies #Stereotyped #WeWantJustice http://t.co/tH6baAVo

— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 23, 2012

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