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Report: NBA to let players replace names on jerseys with social justice statement in Florida

When the NBA attempts to resume its season next month at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, the league will allow players to have a say in customizing their jerseys.

Players, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, will be able to replace the last name on their jerseys with a statement on social justice.

The Players Association reportedly sent initial details of the plan to players on Saturday night, and is currently working with both the league and Nike on how to implement it.

“We’re just trying to continue to shed light on the different social justice issues that guys around our league continue to talk about day in and day out,” NBPA president Chris Paul told Marc J.