In the wake of Jacob Blake, a black man, being shot multiple times by police officers, NBA players refused to participate in games today as a sign of protest against police brutality and a symbol of solidarity in defense of Black Lives. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, that’s just the beginning. Players are demanding action from their ownerships, not platitudes, hardwood wordmarks, IG posts, and marketing. If you don’t think they’re serious, they need to shut up and dribble, or this is just a bluff for publicity, LeBron James has a message for you. He’s already decided.
NBA players demand action, not words as Clippers, Lakers vote to boycott season
