Despite the looming return of the 2019-20 NBA season, the focus in recent weeks has been on the Black Lives Matter movement as protests and calls for action have occurred across the country after the unjust death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
The event led to an outpouring of calls for reform, especially from numerous NBA players who took to the Internet and social media to voice their thoughts.
Kyrie Irving has spearheaded a players’ coalition that includes heavy involvement from Los Angeles Lakers teammates Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard. The group has held multiple conference calls to discuss the season resuming and if it’s counterproductive to combating systemic racism and addressing social issues.