"Following the news of yet another fatal shooting in Minneapolis, a city that has been on the forefront of the fight against injustices, NBA players can no longer remain silent.
Now more than ever, we must defend the right to freedom of speech and stand in solidarity with the people in Minnesota protesting and risking their lives to demand justice.
The fraternity of NBA players, like the United States itself, is a community enriched by its global citizens, and we refuse to let the flames of division threaten the civil liberties that are meant to protect us all.
The NBPA and its members extend our deepest condolences to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, just as our thoughts remain focused on the safety and well-being of all members of our community."
Awesome. More of this please. We need alllll the stars, leagues, musicians, etc. to come out for the protestors and the people who were shot or harmed.
Keep in mind this is NOT the actual NBA, this is the player’s union. Still a huge thing, though.
nfl will never.
That’s almost enough to get me to watch a basketball game!
Hope we see another walkout by the players!
Translation: Keep fucking about and we walk out.
doubt
This is a big deal. If the NFL goes on strike, people will lose their minds.
lol right before the superbowl ain’t gonna happen. and this will all be forgotten by the time next season rolls around.
This is the first thing that legitimately surprises me. Huh. Okay…hmm.
