From messages on their jerseys and shoes to displays of solidarity during the national anthem, here’s a look at the social justice statements from the opening days of the restart.
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Making a statement pic.twitter.com/Dzt1HI5WpT
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 2, 2020
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2020
This is why we play.#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/y6dZQPvQxb
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 1, 2020
"It was special." @CP3 spoke about the pre-game moment and kneeling during the anthem. pic.twitter.com/jxWk90Joux
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) August 1, 2020
Unity and equality. pic.twitter.com/iC5lCrt4rn
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) August 1, 2020
Statement made. #BlackLivesMatter@JimmyButler pic.twitter.com/HKT63unwoz
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 1, 2020
Listen. Learn. Unite.#BlackLivesMatter #Equality #MavsTakeACTION pic.twitter.com/eZfIyf1UmN
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 1, 2020
.@adidasHoops athletes reached out seeking custom designed sneakers to wear in support of the causes they care about. #HardenVol4 pic.twitter.com/SsBGRa3ydX
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) August 1, 2020
Equality. Justice. Freedom. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Rcifkf9OrH
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 1, 2020
United.#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/9dwEFWMlgN
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 31, 2020
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 31, 2020
One team. One family. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/glPccACVSg
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 31, 2020
Black Lives Matter ๐ค pic.twitter.com/xi03jbllkW
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) July 31, 2020
A statement from the DeVos Family and the Orlando Magic following the demonstration during the national anthem prior to tonightโs NBA restart game. pic.twitter.com/pauXmG62cD
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) July 31, 2020
PEACE AND EQUALITY.
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— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 31, 2020
โWe want to continue to put our foot on the gasโฆ continue to spread love throughout America.โ@KingJames discusses the NBA's restart & social change w/ @JaredSGreenberg. pic.twitter.com/HubuVKV03X
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 31, 2020
Grateful to be back doing what i love the most…letโs all keep inspiring the younger generations and make this world a better place for everyone. ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ#equality #love pic.twitter.com/XxXS0z8o37
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) July 31, 2020
A statement – Donovan Mitchell has a bullet proof vest.
The vest features the name of numerous people killed because of police brutality.
He adds the quote โAm I next?โ pic.twitter.com/wUp1QYYNQk— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) July 31, 2020
The @Lakers and @LAClippers kneel during the National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/A0OdsXNKm3
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 31, 2020
Our game, our voices. pic.twitter.com/Xn5zbfMGaX
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 31, 2020
Basketball is back, but change is coming. pic.twitter.com/KpaAmqzWaQ
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 31, 2020
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 31, 2020
The @PelicansNBA & @utahjazz kneel for the National Anthem ahead of the NBA restart. pic.twitter.com/TCFolP06HM
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 30, 2020
An emotion-filled moment and response from Thurl Bailey: "There's nothing more powerful than the solidarity of people coming together to one change."#TakeNote | #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/R3WSWxS5im
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) July 30, 2020
Some of the squadโs messages to be worn on the back of their jerseys โคต๏ธ pic.twitter.com/ZCbdz7PGrE
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 30, 2020
Donovan's shoes tonight ๐๐ค pic.twitter.com/ThVbY9Dixi
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) July 30, 2020
.@MeekMill delivers a powerful message for The Return.ย ๐ฅ
The NBA restart tips off at 5pm ET on TNT. pic.twitter.com/qiuSVyhYrc
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 30, 2020
