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The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have previously approved a list of social justice messages that can be used on the back of uniforms when the league resumes its season later this month in Orlando, according to a report Friday. .
The messages will be displayed in place of their last names during the first four days of the NBA restart, ESPN’s The Undefeated reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Players who choose to participate in the program can submit their two main options.
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Approved phrases include “Black Lives Matter; Say your names; Vote; I can’t breathe; Justice; Peace; Equality; Freedom; Enough; Power to the people; Justice now; Say your name; If you can (Yes, we can); Liberation; See us; Listen to us; Respect us; Love us; Listen; Listen to us; Get up; Ally; Anti-racist; I am a man; Speak; How many more; Group economy; Educational reform; and Mentor “, According to ESPN.
After the first four days, players can continue to display the messages on their shirts along with their last names. The season restart will begin on July 30 in a 22-team format.
NBA PLAYERS WHO CHOOSE NOT TO PLAY WILL NOT FACE DISCIPLINE
The NBA and union officials have been negotiating for weeks on how best to highlight the causes of social justice amid national protests against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
Several NBA players had expressed concern that the restart of the season would distract from the more important issues. NBA players had until June 24 to “choose not to participate” in the restart plan without risk of fines or other disciplinary action.
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The NBA closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The game will resume in a “bubble” environment at the Walt Disney World resort in Florida.
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