As a reminder, the NBA will allow players to make their voices heard in Orlando. Most have made known the occasion of the movement ”Black Lives Matter”, massive in the United States, that they wish to bring their stone to the edifice of this historic fight, and the NBA will allow them (among others) by writing a message of their choice on their jerseys. In contrary LeBron James or Anthony Davis who have chosen to keep their names on the back of their shirts, Giannis Antetokounmpo will exploit the opportunity offered by the league.
So the Greek will just display ”Equality(galit) on the back of his jersey according to ESPN. His brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo, also a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, will follow the march with the same message as Giannis. The reigning MVP has always been committed to this fight for equality and the end of discrimination, and proves it once again with this light but symbolic gesture. On June 02, Giannis (invited by Tony Parker) had already been the origin of the postponement of a French-speaking evening of video games on Twitch, the occasion and out of respect for the Black Out Tuesday.
Either way, seeing these players engage is always satisfying, even if they shouldn’t just be judged by a simple message on their shirts. LeBron James, who refused to change the name on his jersey, has in the past proven time and again that he is capable of much more massive social action. What matters is the overall result and the fight led by LeBron James since his arrival in the NBA is equally commendable.
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