Milwaukee Bucks
On Wednesday, Bucks players refused to play in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Black athletes are not automatons whose only purpose is to entertain and offer an “escape” from the realities of racism in America.
The league and the National Basketball Players Association pledged to take steps to promote voting access and said playoff games would resume on Saturday.
Even the players themselves might call it a boycott, but the bottom line is they halted the playoffs by refusing to work. That's why it's powerful.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The White House adviser also said he would be reaching out to NBA star LeBron James.
"As a Black man, as a former player, I think it's best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight."
The franchise-wide protest comes in response to the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, which has resulted in days of unrest in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales oversaw several ethical violations among his staff before he ordered his officers to fire tear gas at protesters.
The Milwaukee Bucks star took his swings with the New York Yankees.
Bucks security demanded to see Lin's game pass after Game 2 in Milwaukee.