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JayCees Juice: After the horrific shooting in Wisconsin which has now paralyzed an unarmed black male name, Jacob Blake from his waist down after being shot 8 times by a armed White male officer for the Kenosha Police Department; athletes have been in rage. Notable players such as LeBron James and George Hill both spoke after the game to the press.
However, others took to Twitter to post their unfiltered opinions. Utah Jazz Guard, Donovan Mitchell said, “F” the games and playoffs!!! This is sock and is a real problem we demand justice! It’s crazy I don’t have any words but WTF man! This is why we don’t feel safe!!!”
Others like Super Bowl Champion Tyrann Mathieu, L.A. Lakers Kyle Kuzma and more also shared their feelings as well, which can be seen here via ESPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CESFyWhDhng/
Do you think the athletes utilizing their voices in the bubble is strong enough to move the needle on social injustice towards the upcoming election in November? Let us know your thoughts below!
