When the Milwaukee Bucks decided to not take the floor for their game against Orlando Wednesday, it does not appear that they intended to set off a nationwide series of strikes throughout sports. Altogether, 30 teams that were scheduled to play Thursday did not suit up.
What the Bucks reportedly thought would happen is that they would sit out to bring attention to the shooting of Jacob Blake and the inaction of the Wisconsin state legislature. They would forfeit their game, and the rest of the NBA postseason would proceed as scheduled.
However, the rest of the NBA players felt it was their duty to act in solidarity with the Milwaukee players.