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Doc Rivers, Los Angeles Clippers coach, told reporters that Senator Josh Hawley should recognize the Black Lives Matter movement in comments made to reporters on Saturday.
Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com provided the quotes:
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
A passionate Doc Rivers has challenged Senator Josh Hawley to recognize Black Lives Matter. “Whenever we talk about justice, people try to change the message. Colin Kaepernick kneels; it had nothing to do with the troops. It had to do with social injustice. “Here is his entire answer: https://t.co/aerIrARwGy
“There is no league that does more for the NBA military,” said Rivers. “But how about that senator? I will challenge you. We will do things for the troops as long as he recognizes Black Lives Matter. I think it will be really nice for him to do.”
Hawley, a Republican junior senator from Missouri, recently made headlines after publishing ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski’s response to a press release in which the senator stated that the league was “kowtowing in Beijing” and “refusing to support forces. US military and law enforcement agencies. “
Josh Hawley @HawleyMO
Don’t criticize #China or express law enforcement support at @espn. It makes them really crazy @Outkick https://t.co/WJDxrotUBD
The NBA is starting its season again on July 30 at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, following a four-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Black Lives Matter” will be painted on all three fields where the games will take place, and players will be able to choose from 29 social justice messages to be placed on the back of the shirts instead of their names.
Rivers and the Clippers will open a final of eight regular-season games against the Los Angeles Lakers before taking part in the post-season.
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