The Hawks’ Trae Young was one of several players involved in talks between the NBA and the NBA Players Association on social justice efforts. The groups met Tuesday to “further advance the league’s collective response to the social justice issues in our country,” according to a release from the league.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and several high-ranking league officials met with NBPA executive director Michele Roberts, NBPA president Chris Paul, NBPA first vice president Andre Iguodala and several players. Young, the Hawks point guard, was one of the players involved.
The group agreed in principle that the goal of the season restart in Orlando will be to take collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice.