LeBron James backs photographer Kevin Fitzgibbons after NFL’s harsh decision

LeBron James Expressed dismay at the NFL’s decision to ban photographer Kevin Fitzgibbons for the remainder of the 2023 season and possibly permanently.

The controversy arose during the Week 6 game between the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat. carolina panthers when terik hills Fitzgibbons’ phone was borrowed to record the post-touchdown celebration backflip.

While the NFL fined Hill for his celebration, Fitzgibbons lost his photographer credentials.

LeBron expressed his thoughts on the defeat via his Instagram Story, highlighting his disagreement with the league’s decision.

“Man this sucks!!! Suspension for a year, possibly permanently! Come on NFL! Do better! It’s not that serious!” the Los Angeles Lakers star wrote.

Who is Kevin Fitzgibbons?

Fitzgibbons is a sports and fitness administration/management major at the University of Miami with a background in videography and content creation dating back to junior high.

He has worked with famous NFL players such as Saquon Barkley, James Conner and Tyreek Hill

serves as a video editor and content producer for VaynerSports and Rosenhaus Sports.

Fitzgibbons has been working as a freelance writer for Bleacher Report since 2021, and after applying for an NFL job, he was offered a position covering Miami Dolphins home games.

“One of the best moments of my life was turned upside down in a matter of seconds,” Fitzgibbons wrote.

“I understand why the NFL had to make this decision and wish I could have done something to prevent it. But I’m grateful for the memories Tyrik gave me. This is the greatest job in the world and I’ve never spent a day That’s a given.”