I recently read KnowRight Now: NBA Stars Protest the Eric Garner Decision. This article was about how NBA players
were protesting the Eric Garner decision by wearing shirts over their jerseys
that say, “I Can’t Breathe”. The first
players to this were the Los Angeles Lakers in their game against the
Sacramento Kings. The players started doing this to support protestors to try
and have the Eric Garner decision revised.
When Kobe Bryant was asked how he felt about the protest this is what he
had to say, “It’s important that we have our opinions. It’s important
that we stand up for what we believe in and we all don’t have to agree with it,
and it’s completely fine. That’s what makes this a beautiful country.” This statement he made means a lot and shows
how dedicated these players are to show their opinion. Other NBA teams have started to wear the
shirts as well. Teams like the Chicago
Bulls, Cleveland Cavilers, and Brooklyn Nets. Overall, I think it is good that NBA players are voicing their opinions.
I'm glad that this is the kind of none violent protest they chose to go on, i feared that it could turn out to be an all out slug fest and that is the last thing we need right now, there are too many other things that need to get done first before we tend to something like this.
ReplyDeleteIt is very important for professional athletes to voice their opinions. They are the ones that people see every day on television. They are always on ESPN or other sports networks, but you don’t see them get involved in many social issues. When in injustice is committed the athletes need to voice their opinions, to show that even they don’t feel it is right. Last year the Los Angeles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, said many racist comments that were heard all over the news. It was clear it was in injustice and the players made a powerful statement at the game. They all dressed in there warm-ups inside out displaying no clippers logo. Both black and white players were at the top of the news saying this isn’t right.
ReplyDeletei am proud to see that those players are willing to stand up for what is right. everyone knows that the office who murured that man should have been put into jail where he belongs.
ReplyDeleteif no one stands up for what is right who will.