The NBA is no stranger to public commentary, social protest, and social stigma. After all, name the social cause and you can bet the NBA has some activism. The NBA, more than any other American professional sport, is comprised of the most international of audiences and participants. Beyond that, it’s the diversity that has propelled the NBA to the forefront of social causes.
Washington Huskies Alumni Isaiah Thomas learned of the tragic death of his sister, Chyna Thomas. She died in a one car accident on I-5 Federal Way on April 15, 2017 at approximately 5:00 a.