Being a sports reporter is an odd profession. In a sense, you’re conditioned to the news cycle, spinning like a wind turbine with every gust of “sources say” air. Working within those confines, well, that’s a slippery slope. Which is why I feel it’s only fair we give Kyrie Irving his due; the guy used his platform to divert attention toward what we, the American people, should prioritize at this point in time: diffusing systemic oppression and bettering the lives of our fellow citizens.
Say what you want about his viewpoints, his history, and his general demeanor, but Irving did due diligence in representing the wishes of his “rank-and-file” peers to the rest of the NBPA board.