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Michael Jordan's ex-teammate Ron Harper has plenty of opinions when it comes to both sports and politics. Last week, he reacted to a trending topic that cut across both fields.This past Thursday, ESPN's Ryan Clark drew flak from netizens who were not pleased by his criticism of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry. On "First Take," Clark slammed Landry for requesting LSU to honor controversial political activist Charlie Kirk with a statue on their campus.In reaction to these comments made by Clark, fans called for his dismissal from ESPN. Harper, however, had a different opinion."Relax everyone can have an opinion and feel different about others without losing their job SO GET OVER IT!!!!" Harper tweeted on Friday.Ron Harper @HARPER04_5LINKRelax everyone can have an opinion and feel different about others without losing their job SO GET OVER IT!!!!Harper, who was relentless on the defensive end during his multi-titled NBA career, responded to two more netizens who went after Clark on social media.When one netizen drew up a list of offenses that Clark supposedly made over the past four months, Harper pointed out that the former Pittsburgh Steelers safety was highly capable at his job."Your opinion but his very good at what he do so keep hating because of a opinion," Harper commented.Ron Harper @HARPER04_5LINKYour opinion but his very good at what he do so keep hating because of a opinionMeanwhile, another netizen called Clark "the voice of black men who never matured psychologically." Again, the former Chicago Bulls guard stood on his argument regarding free speech."It’s his opinion so like you’ve an opinion get over his….." Harper fired back.Ron Harper @HARPER04_5LINKIt’s his opinion so like you’ve an opinion get over his…..Opinions on Kirk, who was fatally shot while engaging with an audience at Utah Valley University in September, have widely varied since his passing. Clark had no qualms with offering his take on Kirk via his platform on television, while Harper did not hesitate to defend Clark's freedom of expression."I love CB and will always": Michael Jordan's ex-teammate Ron Harper shares honest feelings on Chauncey Billups amidst legal woesAnother personality that Harper has defended recently is Chauncey Billups, who was arrested in connection to charges of illegal gambling and participating in rigged poker games."I love CB and will always," Harper tweeted last Thursday.Ron Harper @HARPER04_5LINK@ramonashelburne I love CB and will alwaysLast week, The Athletic reported that Billups was hiring Marc Mukasey to be his defense attorney. Mukasey has represented U.S. President Donald Trump in the past.
