NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBA Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts joined forces last month in support of their players’ rights to voice their views on social justice issues happening in the company.
In the letter, the two even encouraged players to reach out to the league for assistance in identifying the best ways to effect change:
“None of us operates in a vacuum. Critical issues that affect our society also impact you directly. Fortunately, you are not only the world's greatest basketball players — you have real power to make a difference in the world, and we want you know that the Players Association and the League are always available to help you figure out the most meaningful way to make that difference.