Players and coaches across the NBA were condemning both the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump and the decision to not charge the police officer who shot Jacob Blake, with protests before and even during several games.
A few players wanted to take things a step further.
After Wednesday’s win over the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George said he would have been in favor of shutting down the NBA:
Paul George: "I would have been all for the league to shut down.