NBA Players Reveal Their Social Justice Jersey Messages

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Some of the biggest names in the NBA are ready to make a statement.

At the end of the month, NBA players will be heading back to the court to finish the regular-season and compete for the NBA title. With everything going on in the world, the NBA is looking to give their players a platform to advocate for social justice. Giving these players a platform is more important than it ever was before, and one of the ways the NBA is doing so is by allowing the athletes to wear simple messages on the back of their jerseys, instead of their names.

An approved list of messages was revealed just last week and now, some of the players are giving some insight as to what they will have on their jerseys. For starters, Chris Paul plans on displaying the message "EQUALITY," while Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard's jersey will read: "How Many More."

Numerous other players will be displaying these messages, including Rudy Gobert, Kent Bazemore, Enes Kanter, Marvin Bagley, CJ McCollum, and many more. Some of the other messages include "Vote," "Freedom," and "Education Reform."

These efforts from the NBA are going to go a long way, and it will be interesting to see if every single player decides to go the social justice route. If so, it would be an extremely powerful gesture.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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