NBA Fans are clashing online after Larry Nance Jr. was photographed wearing a shirt that read “All my homies hate ICE,” with fine print underneath stating “no one is illegal on stolen land. Immigrants make America great.”
The image was first widely circulated by @LakeShowYo, who posted the photo and brought it into basketball spaces where political statements often explode into instant debate. It didn’t take long before NBA Fans flooded the replies, turning the post into another culture war thread.
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— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 28, 2026
One of the most aggressive reactions came from @Wesi1202, who wrote, “So he loves pedos, rapists and murderers. Played like the punk he is.” The comment quickly gained attention, with many NBA Fans echoing the claim that anti-ICE messaging ignores crimes committed by some undocumented immigrants.
Another reply that spread fast came from @droob9908, who challenged Nance directly by saying, “Send the illegals to live in his house.” The post was shared by NBA Fans who argued that public support is easy when there is no personal cost attached.
A third viral response came from @timmytramp69, who questioned the timing of the statement. “Bet you this [slur] wouldve never cared to wear this shirt during the Obama presidency,” he wrote. The reply added fuel to claims from NBA Fans that recent player activism is selective and driven by politics rather than long-held beliefs.
The backlash mirrors a familiar pattern. When players speak on immigration, policing, or foreign policy, NBA Fans quickly split between those who see it as civic engagement and those who see it as empty signaling. The debate isn’t just about one shirt. For many NBA Fans, it reflects a deeper frustration with athletes using their platform in ways that collide with deeply held views.
As the image continued to circulate, NBA Fans pulled old interviews, past posts, and team history into the argument. What began as a single outfit choice turned into another reminder that basketball now lives in the same nonstop political arena as everything else online.
NBA Fans Reignite Old Nance Clip As Shirt Controversy Grows
As the shirt photo kept spreading, NBA Fans began circulating an older clip of Larry Nance Jr. discussing leadership styles, shifting part of the debate away from immigration and back toward basketball personalities.
The clip was reposted by @TheTruth8240, showing Nance on a panel talking about the difference between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. In the video, Nance said, “Kobe was a force, he ran a tight ship, LeBron was more like one of the guys, he’s a big kid.” The account added its own caption, claiming, “LeBron has always been a [clown] and not serious and mentally locked in like Kobe, this is one of the reasons why he quits when times get tough.”
Another reply that gained traction came from @mikehodge14, who leaned into the leadership argument. “And u can tell. That’s why AD always hurt. Kobe would’ve made his ass play,” he wrote, reviving long-running debates among NBA Fans about toughness, player power, and how locker rooms are run.
For NBA Fans watching the cycle repeat, the moment felt familiar. One viral image led to old footage, which led to fresh outrage, keeping basketball locked in the middle of conversations that go far beyond the floor.
