Sociopolitical issues are increasingly tied to sports and even individual players these days, be they concerns for player safety, civil rights infringements, or even national tax policy. It’s not as easy for fans to remain unaware of these issues today as it was in the past as social media creates greater access to players’ lives and insights. And teams risk alienating their fan bases if they don’t act responsibly when navigating these testy waters.
While Dub Nation has mixed feelings about the Warriors’ impending move from Oakland to San Francisco, a recent study from the Brookings Institution suggests that we should be proud of Golden State’s ownership for bearing (most of) the cost of the move.