At times of crisis, some folks really, truly step to the plate and knock it out of the park. Or in this case, come down with a highlight-reel assist.
Jrue Holiday of the New Orleans Pelicans, and formerly a UCLA Bruins star, has agreed to donate his game checks for the remainder of the NBA season. Alongside his wife and fellow former UCLA athlete Lauren Holiday, Jrue is set to earn up to $5.3 million and it’s all going to differing charities.
Today, I have pledged the remainder of my 2020 NBA salary as a progressive step toward combating systemic racism as well as social and economic inequality that continues to prevent Black communities from upward mobility.