Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was the only player to stand up during the national anthem on Friday when his teammates and Brooklyn Nets players knelt to protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
Isaac was the only person in the first three games of the restarted NBA season. He was also not wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt and instead chose to stand with his arms behind his back in his Magic shirt.
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It’s also worth noting that Isaac was ruled out for the remainder of the season in February after suffering a major knee injury in January. He was able to play due to the lapse of time between injury and the restart of the NBA season. He was recorded in the game with a giant white brace on his left leg.
It was not immediately clear why Isaac decided to stand up while his other teammates knelt.
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In June, Isaac was asked about the protests after George Floyd’s death by police.
He told Click Orlando: “Just because we are in the position of being an NBA player, it does not automatically give us an understanding or insight into the problems that are happening around us. But I think because we have so many ears, it is important for us to be diligent, to be vocal, but in a balanced way. “
The Magic property praised the players’ decision to kneel.
“The DeVos family and the Orlando Magic organization fully support Magic players who have chosen to take advantage of their professional platform to send a peaceful and powerful message condemning intolerance, racial injustice and the unjustified use of violence by the police. , especially against people of color. We are proud of the positive impact our players have had and join them in believing that sport can bring people together, uniting divisions and promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and Unity We know this is not about the military, the men and women who honorably serve to keep our communities safe for everyone, or those who have paid the maximum price to provide freedom, including freedom of expression. that the entire Magic family has immense respect for these entities and individuals. It is about uniting to end racism of a once for all. We are committed to walking alongside our players, today and in the coming days, in search of lasting and impactful impact. ange, “said the team.
Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac (1) stands up as others kneel before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Orlando Magic on Friday July 31, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (AP Photo / Ashley Landis, Pool)
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The Magic are fighting for a playoff spot.
