The NBA playoffs have resumed as players and owners have seemingly reached an accord regarding action items to enhance social justice initiatives. However, some players are skeptical of the owners' commitment to these causes, and Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis knows what will happen if they go back on their word.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said the past few years have been full of empty promises on behalf of the owners and generally intangible change.

The players are insistent on using their platforms to manifest real change, and they want to work with the owners on these initiatives.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis said he believes the owners will remain true because the players have the “leverage.” However, Davis added the players are indeed prepared to stop playing should team owners walk back certain commitments.

Via Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports:

“We do have the leverage,” Anthony Davis said. “After the meeting [with owners], we were very confident that they will [stick by their word]. The conversation went well. And If they don’t, then we won’t play again. It’s simple as that.”

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The players debated resuming the season at all following a strike on Wednesday.

They have used media sessions and postgame interviews to reiterate the focus should be on achieving equality. Yet, the players might feel their words are merely ringing hollow, particularly after the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

LeBron James used NBPA meetings to demand a plan of action, and teams are hoping to build coalitions while using their respective arenas as polling sites for the upcoming general election.

But Anthony Davis indicated the players are fully prepared to take a seat if they feel progress is stagnant.