The NBA strike has intensified today, due to the shooting incident of Jacob Blake. From the very beginning, Raptors player VanVleet said in an interview that the team was considering whether to boycott the next postseason. Game, today the Bucks announced a strike, and the Magic expressed support.
The NBA used the word "postpone" in its official announcement. Many players, including James, and the players' union also expressed support. Subsequently, NBA teams issued official statements one after another. The deer were the most concerning. After their strike, the players held a conference call in the locker room with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes and others, and then spoke out to call for justice and peace.
Teams such as the Lakers, Clippers, Timberwolves and Bucks have now issued official statements. Their positions are all consistent, criticizing recent social incidents, but they have not mentioned whether they will not play next. After the playoffs, including Bucks players reading the statement, reporters asked the same question but did not respond. The NBA will also hold an emergency meeting tomorrow, Beijing time, and there should be a final result on this matter.
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In addition to the statements of each team, the news of the NBA suspension also attracted the attention of the outside world. Obama forwarded the Clippers coach veteran Rivers' relevant interview video and said: "I fully support the Bucks players who bravely stood up for everything they believe in today, as well as Coach Rivers and others who spoke out in the interview. Now the NBA and WNBA are taking the lead. Set an example and set a precedent for nationwide boycotts and protests. This move is to show organizations across the country to defend our values.”
In addition to the NBA, the WNBA also went on strike, and this movement took place by storm. The general speed is sweeping across North American sports. If the official does not take the next effective response, it is still very likely that North American sports will be suspended collectively.
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