FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif. Despite their vastly divergent methods, Colin Kaepernick and LeBron James helped set a stake in the ground, declaring to athletes across all sports that their platforms could be used for more than fun and games in the 21st century. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)