The jersey statements that NBA superstars Damian Lillard and Chris Paul will have on the back of their uniforms during the Orlando games have been revealed.
Other notable NBA players' jersey statements have been disclosed as well.
Thunder guard and @NBPA president Chris Paul will have “EQUALITY” on the back of his jersey during the NBA re-start in Orlando, a source told @TheUndefeated. pic.twitter.com/gcg7zPkGTx
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 8, 2020
Yahoo Sources: NBA social justice statements to be worn on back of jerseys for the restart:
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard: “How Many More?”
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter: “Freedom.”
Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III: “Freedom.”
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 8, 2020
Danny Green and Aaron Gordon are among the other NBA players who will use their jerseys to express messages.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green: “How Many More?”
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon: “Freedom.” https://t.co/p3fFuz7DqK
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 8, 2020
Some of the social justice messages players will be wearing on the back of their jerseys.
(via @ChrisBHaynes, @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/0EXFN2Yv2O
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 8, 2020
Per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association have agreed to the following list of suggested messages: 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.
All 22 NBA teams partaking in the “bubble” games at Walt Disney World will play in eight seeding games before the 2020 NBA playoffs start. In the East, the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic will jostle for the final two playoffs spots. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns will battle for the eighth spot in the West.
The 2019-20 NBA season was suspended in March after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, which sparked other sports to do the same with their respective seasons. Some pundits don't believe the campaign should have been resumed, especially in Florida since the state is currently a hotspot for the coronavirus ahead of the restart in Orlando.
It's going to be interesting to see if the NBA can pull this off and actually finish the “bubble” games in Orlando without any issues. The games are set to begin on July 30.
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