Despite being one of the best players in the league for the last four years, Ravens star Lamar Jackson said that he still feels like he has something to prove as a Black quarterback in the NFL.
During an appearance on LeBron James’ YouTube interview show “The Shop,” which had its season five premiere on Friday, Jackson addressed the issue.
At one point during the episode, conversation broke out about how there has been a historical bias against Black quarterbacks, with James referencing Jackson’s entry into the NFL as evidence. The Lakers star forward acknowledged that the bias still exists in football today, saying “It’s dying off, but it’s still there.