The players of the NBA may be allowed to wear jerseys flocked with slogans supporting social justice or charitable causes instead of their name when matches resume next month, revealed ESPN Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder leader Chris Paul and president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the players’ union, said on ESPN’s minority website, The Undefeated, that the players were in talks with the North American basketball league regarding this initiative.
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Jerseys could carry messages such as “Black Lives Matter” or “I Can’t Breathe”, two popular rallying cries for the protest that broke out after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis last month, the article said. .
We just try to keep shedding light on the various social justice issues that the guys in our league keep talking about day after day
said Chris Paul to “The Undefeated”.
People say that social justice will no longer be on everyone’s mind in Orlando. With these jerseys, she will not disappear
, he assured.
The NBA and the NBPA announced Friday that they have definitively activated the plan to resume the season, in particular in terms of safety and health protocols, which will finally take place from July 30 at Disney World (Florida).
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NBA players, like Chris Paul, have been major supporters of the protests that swept across 50 states after Floyd died in police arrest on May 25.
They would also have the opportunity to use this initiative to show support for causes unrelated to racial injustice and police brutality, said CP3
, adding that no player would be forced to post a message.
The players I spoke with were really excited
, said the former Clippers and Rockets.
The reason I am passionate and excited about this idea is that it gives voice to the voiceless. It also gives the guys a chance to highlight something they are passionate about.
, explained the MVP of All-Star Game 2013.
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