On Wednesday, nine Wizards players unveiled the messages they chose to display on the backs of their jerseys when play resumes later this month. The jersey messages are part of the league’s wide-ranging efforts to address and raise awareness for social justice issues across the country.
“The league and the players are uniquely positioned to have a direct impact on combating systemic racism in our country, and we are committed to collective action to build a more equal and just society,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said last month. “A shared goal of our season restart will be to use our platform in Orlando to bring attention to these important issues of social justice.