3 days ago, an African-American man was shot in the back of a white policeman in Wisconsin. The anger spread to the MLB field of the US professional basketball team NBA and the US professional basketball team. The NBA Milwaukee Bucks team protested today (No. 27), and MLB Brewers followed up. The NBA official also issued a statement later that today's three playoff games, including the Bucks vs. Magic, Rockets vs. Thunder and Lakers vs. The Blazers will be postponed, and the 5th dates of these three series will be rescheduled.
The NBA rematch in Florida's "bubble" (quarantine circle) at the end of July. Players spoke out for racial equality, including kneeling on one knee and wearing slogans and T-shirts. However, it was reported that an African-American man was shot, triggering the players to take action to strike.
29-year-old African-American man Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin on the 23rd. The incident happened at an hour's drive from the Milwaukee Bucks home court. The Bucks decided today to protest against the Orlando Magic's fifth playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
After arriving at the stadium today, the Bucks players did not come on the court to practice, and news of the strike came later. The NBA and the Players' Union announced shortly after that, as the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to play, the three playoffs today, including the Bucks vs. Magic, Rockets vs. Thunder, and Lakers vs. Pioneers will be postponed.
MLB Brewers, who are in the same city as the Bucks, also decided later to cancel the game against the Cincinnati Reds tonight. According to ESPN, in addition to the Brewers, many major league teams are considering following up, including the Seattle Mariners with the largest number of black players.
Bucks action was supported by many stars on Twitter. "We asked for change, we've had enough," said the Spurs DeMar DeRozan. "We've been looking forward to justice." Jamal Murray said, "We've asked for justice."
shareholder Alex Lasry tweeted, "Something is more important than basketball. Players and the team took action today and said we've had enough. Enough is enough. Change has to happen. I'm extremely proud of my players and support them 100% to help bring real changes."
In May in Minnesota, an African-American man, George After Floyd's death with knee-pressed neck by police, the sports community has been constantly speaking out for racial equality, but Sports Illustrated reported that some players began to think about whether actions like wearing slogans and T-shirts could bring real changes.
