Players with the Milwaukee Bucks have called for justice for Jacob Blake and state lawmakers to reunite in Wisconsin in a statement released following the boycott of game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on August 26.
When the Bucks did not show up on the pitch, the Magic players left the arena and said they would not accept a flat rate of Bucks.
“We demand justice for Jacob Blake and we demand that the officers be held accountable,” said the players’ statement. For this to happen, it is imperative that the Wisconsin State Legislature reunite after months of inactivity and take meaningful steps to address issues of police accountability, brutality and criminal justice reform. We encourage all citizens to educate themselves, take peaceful and responsible action and remember to vote on November 3rd. “
Twitter by Alex Lasry, “Some things are more important than basketball. The stance taken by the players and the org today shows that we are fed up. Enough is too much. Change must happen. I am incredibly proud of our boys and we are 100% behind ours. players ready to assist and bring about real change. “” Data-reactid = “31”> Bucks management rowed behind the players, with the senior vice president Twitter by Alex Lasry, “Some things are more important than basketball. The stance taken by the players and the org today shows that we are fed up. Enough is too much. Change must happen. I am incredibly proud of our boys and we are 100% behind ours. players ready to assist and bring real change. “
NBA postponed other games on Wednesday, in which the Houston Rockets were to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the LA Lakers were to play the Portland Trail Blazers. “data-reactid =” 32 “> After the Bucks’ decision, the NBA postponed the other games on Wednesday, in which the Houston Rockets were to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the LA Lakers were to play the Portland Trail Blazers.
Baseball, Major League Soccer, and the Women’s NBA even the games postponed. Credit: Milwaukee Bucks via Storyful “data-reactid =” 33 “> Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and Women’s NBA even the games postponed. Credit: Milwaukee Bucks via Storyful
