Royce White revealed who he’ll be voting for in this year’s presidential election during his appearance on Ice Cube’s Big3 basketball competition, sparking outrage on social media.
The 33-year-old former NBA forward proudly had “TRUMP 2024” emblazoned on the left side of his head in Baltimore, days after the Republican nominee faced off against Joe Biden in the first 2024 presidential debate.
White, who had stints with the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings, announced last August that he would run for U.S. Senate as a Republican candidate in Minnesota.
He received the support of the state party in May, despite his legal troubles. For example, he is $100,000 behind on child support payments for one of his four children.
On his campaign website, White – Mr. Minnesota Basketball from 2009 – to his mental health issues, which hampered his NBA career, and also claims that mental illness in modern society was caused by materialism and a decline in spirituality.
Former NBA player Royce White showed his vote for the US presidential election in a Big3 contest
The former forward isn’t shy about sharing his political beliefs as he joins his bid for the U.S. Senate
He also calls for an American Jubilee that would eliminate taxes. In the Bible, the Jubilee is the year that follows the passing of seven “weeks of years.” This fiftieth year is largely about land, property, and property rights.
White, who is backed by soon-to-be-jailed former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, has a history of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), largely fueled by his much-publicized fear of flying.
The father of four was named the mystery pick of the 2012 NBA Draft for his NBA-worthy physique, legal troubles, his striking skills and the public disclosure of his severe fear of flying during his season at Iowa State (2011-2012).
He was drafted by the Rockets, but never played for the team due to disagreements over travel-related issues and his contract.
In 2014, White signed two ten-day contracts with the Sacramento Kings, but failed to cement a regular spot on the team’s roster.
The former power forward often shares political messages in the Big3, such as ‘Free the Uyghurs’
White – a father of four – has previously been accused of domestic violence and sexual assault by women
He then played in Canada from 2016 to 2018, where he won two championships with the London Lightning, as well as a scoring title and league MVP.
White, a devout Christian, has previously appeared in conversations with Catholic commentator Timothy Gordon.
He was once accused of squandering thousands of dollars at an all-nude strip club and of suspicious unmarked transfers and purchases, as well as domestic abuse by his wife and assault by an ex-girlfriend.
White, who also once called women “w***es” and “b***es” on social media, had previously written other political motifs on his head during basketball games, such as “Free the Uyghurs,” referring to Chinese politics . oppression of the Turkish ethnic group.
He is co-captain of ‘Power’ in the Big3 competition.