Lebron for VP

By Dan Kaplan • July 27, 2020

This is a humorous and speculative piece suggesting LeBron James as Joe Biden's vice presidential candidate.

Why LeBron Would Be a Good VP

1. Race Relations and Progressive Politics

Biden struggled with race issues in debates
LeBron has been a long-time supporter of Black Lives Matter
He has demonstrated leadership in education reform

2. Addressing Biden's Weaknesses

Counters Biden's age (77 years old)
Brings an "outsider" perspective to Washington
Could help control media narrative
Potentially sway electoral votes in Ohio and Florida

What's in It for LeBron

By becoming VP, LeBron could:

Transcend sports in a way no athlete has before
Achieve his dream of creating societal change
Become "unmatched by any athlete"

Conclusion

While acknowledging the high risk, Biden should "go for the slam dunk, and pick Lebron James as his VP."

This piece is clearly tongue-in-cheek, using basketball metaphors and presenting a playful hypothetical scenario about LeBron's potential political career.