As part of their effort to keep the fight against racial injustice going during the return of the 2019-20 season, the NBA was said to be working with the Players Association on allowing players to replace the last name on their jerseys with a personalized message.
Although the idea was seen as a way for players to continue raising awareness on the real issues at hand, it was not long before social media started to take it out of proportion. This was highlighted by Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant agreeing with a photoshop of his No. 12 jersey featuring a provocative message regarding police reform.