His name is Jacob Blake and police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shot him several times in the back, leaving him paralyzed in his legs for the time being. The scene, broadcast on social networks, again outraged the United States (the man had apparently just separated two fighting women and was getting back into his car). Some NBA players, who had already wondered a lot after the death of George Floyd, are stepping up to the plate.
On Tuesday, several Toronto Raptors players explained that they had discussed a possible boycott of Game 1 of the conference semi-final against Boston. “We talked about it, explained Norman Powell. We repeat ” Black Lives Matter ” and we have these discussions in press briefing. But it does not work. Kneeling during the national anthem doesn’t work. “
“We knew that to come here or not to come here wouldn’t prevent nothing, but I think in the end to play or not to play puts pressure on someone, for his part declared Fred VanVleet. It would be nice if, in a perfect world, we all said we don’t gamble, including the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks – it’s going to spread. […] I know it is not that simple. But at the end of the day, if we’re going to sit here and talk about making changes, then at some point we’re going to have to show that we’ve got balls and we’re willing to lose something, rather than just money or visibility. “
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