NBA isn’t just putting “Black Lives Matter” on some courts and calling it a day." data-reactid="19">The NBA isn’t just putting “Black Lives Matter” in some fields and calling it a day.
Basketball Players Association to form a foundation — with $300 million to start — to focus on social justice issues. And players will get a say in where the money goes. Marc Stein of the New York Times had this report." data-reactid="20">Chris Paul spoke of the league’s partnership with the National Basketball Players Association to form a foundation – with $ 300 million to start – to focus on social justice issues. And players will have a say in where the money goes. Marc Stein of the New York Times had this relationship.
Chris Paul post match announcements:
1) NBA and WNBA players will speak to Michelle Obama soon to discuss voting initiatives
2) CP3 spoke enthusiastically about the NBA forming a joint foundation with the players union to support economic empowerment in the black community
– Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 26, 2020
Adam Silver said the talks are in an “intense” phase last night and Chris Paul said the figure under discussion is a $ 300 million league game where players “have the opportunity to determine where it goes” . A formal property vote to approve the foundation is expected soon
– Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 26, 2020
There are few details on the basis, but letting players vote or otherwise have a say in how money is spent is a great way to both engage players and get money in places they can do well.
NBA walking the walk and not just talking the talk." data-reactid="30">Expect a vote and more details in the coming weeks, but it’s nice to see the NBA walking and not just talking.
NBA, players’ union reportedly forming $300 million foundation to support social justice originally appeared on NBCSports.com" data-reactid="31">NBA, the players union that forms $ 300 million to support social justice has reportedly appeared on NBCSports.com
