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NBA players’ meeting over whether to resume playoffs amid a protest over police brutality resulting from Jacob Blake’s shooting in Wisconsin would have included a moment of tension between Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley and executive director. of the trade union Michele Roberts.
Beverley appeared to be angered by Roberts’ discussion of the potential financial impact of canceling the playoffs in the name of social justice, Yahoo Sports reported on Friday.
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The veteran reportedly warmed up with the conversation. Roberts asked her if she could keep making her point and Beverley, according to Yahoo Sports, replied, “No, I’ll pay you your salary.”
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul and Miami Heat striker Udonis Haslem reportedly had to step into the conversation between the two and tell Beverley that the union leader’s disrespect would not be tolerated during the meeting.
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The players would then agree to continue the rest of the season.
The Milwaukee Bucks went on strike on Wednesday and failed to show up for their Game 5 match against the Orlando Magic. This resulted in several games being postponed and had a cascading effect in the WNBA, MLB and eventually the NHL.
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The NBA has yet to release the new games schedule.
