SALT LAKE CITY — Activate, Believe, Dream, Empower, Engage, Equality, History, Inspire, Justice, Lead, Listen, Love, Perseverance, and Unify.
These were the powerful words stamped across the chest of Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder’s navy blue, Nike Dri-FIT T-shirt while addressing the media Saturday to mark the beginning of Black History Month.
Sure, the Jazz were playing the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 1, but Snyder was able to see the bigger picture in the process of trying to win the game — which they did, 128-112.
“I love it,” Snyder said. “I think it fits with what Commissioner (Adam) Silver, and even before him… but I think there is a level of awareness, whether it be political or cultural, I think the players are encouraged to have views.