A wind of revolt blows over the NBA. Dwight Howard has made it clear that he does not want to take part in the nba’s resumption, scheduled behind closed doors in Florida, given the social tension that prevailed in the United States following the death of George Floyd.
A single watchword, according to Dwight Howard: “No basketball until the problem is solved.” Can the NBA now fear a mass desertion of African-American players in the ranks of its teams? Kyrie Irving’s (Nets) stance, a rejection of the rally in Orlando starting Monday, expressed by him to his fellow basketball players on Friday, resonated with some of them. There were already about 50 of them, according to ESPN this week, opposing an NBA bubble recovery because of the social context that is shaking the United States.
Dwight Howard statement, provided by his agent, to CNN: pic.twitter.com/sk9uSSHlpp
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Hundreds of them may want to continue this fight for their rights and against police violence. “The period of basketball or entertainment is not necessary at this time and will only be a distraction,” Dwight Howard said in a statement from his agent to CNN. Of course, this might not distract us, the players, but we have resources on hand that the majority of our community doesn’t have.” According to several US media outlets including ESPN, the position of the All Star insider reflects the trend prevailing among the Los Angeles Lakers, with the notable exception of LeBron James.
Howard: “That’s where the unit starts, at home!”
Although he has expressed his desire to win his first NBA title, Howard seems to indicate that he will not participate in the NBA’s bell-ringing resumption, which has been suspended since March 11. “What better time than now to focus on our families,” the basketball player continued, in a very verve, in his statement. This is a rare opportunity that I believe we as a community should take full advantage of. When have we ever had so much time to sit down and be with our families. That’s where the unity begins. At home! With the family!”
The basketball season is scheduled to resume on July 31 in the United States, with 22 teams all gathered in Florida to play games behind closed doors until October 12 at the latest. The matches will take place behind closed doors and will take place at Disney World, more precisely on the huge “ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex”, which has three rooms as well as hotels capable of hosting delegations.
