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Well it looks like the NBA is trying to show they’re open to their players trying to find for social justice! The NBA and its players association have reportedly agreed on social justice messages that we will be able to see displayed on the back of the players jerseys. Sources say There’s 29 messages total and as I began reading them I’m like well wow hopefully this is true because this is a dope idea! I also know Lebron James any many other players who have been vocal about change will take full advantage of this, so I’m excited to see their messages. Check out some of the reported messages that will be allowed on the jerseys below,
Marc J. Spears of ESPN reports,
The National Basketball Players Association and the NBA reached an agreement Friday on social justice messages that can be displayed above the number on the back of jerseys when the league resumes play July 30, a source told ESPN’s The Undefeated.The list of the approved suggested social messages, per the source, for the back of the NBA jerseys: Black Lives Matter; Say Their Names; Vote; I Can’t Breathe; Justice; Peace; Equality; Freedom; Enough; Power to the People; Justice Now; Say Her Name; Sí Se Puede (Yes We Can); Liberation; See Us; Hear Us; Respect Us; Love Us; Listen; Listen to Us; Stand Up; Ally; Anti-Racist; I Am A Man; Speak Up; How Many More; Group Economics; Education Reform; and Mentor.
