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Lakers Rumors: Team Was ‘Initially Concerned’ Dwight Howard Would Sit Out Season To Focus On Social Issues

While the NBA is on the verge of returning, there still are a lot of details that need to be sorted out before players can take the court.

In addition to health and safety concerns over the “bubble” at Walt Disney world in Orlando, Florida, players also raised questions over about social and racial injustice. Led by Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, some feel that finishing the 2019-20 NBA season will only cause a distraction.

Several NBA players have shared messages or participated in protests in the wake of George Floyd dying while in custody of Minnesota police.