Kyrie Irving Pledges $1.5M to WNBA Players Opting out of 2020 Season.Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against police brutality and racial injustice, many WNBA players have chosen to sit out the upcoming 2020 season.The Brooklyn Nets guard has formed the KAI Empowerment Initiative to “support and advocate for women and equality.”.In addition, this initiative will give all WNBA players access to a comprehensive financial literacy program created by UBS, Via news release.Kyrie wants to ensure that his WNBA colleagues have access to the income and tools needed to obtain their financial goals, Via news release.Irving sat down with Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud and Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd to understand what WNBA players are dealing with.In these conversations, I have learned about the challenges and opportunities of their decisions and how it will impact their lives, family, and overall well-being, Kyrie Irving, via statement.Whether a person decided to fight for social justice, play basketball, focus on physical or mental health, or simply connect with their families, this initiative can hopefully support their priorities and decisions, Kyrie Irving, via statement
Kyrie Irving Pledges $1.5M to WNBA Players Opting out of 2020 Season
Kyrie Irving Pledges $1.5M to WNBA Players Opting out of 2020 Season.Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against police brutality and racial injustice, many WNBA players have chosen to sit out the upcoming 2020 season.The Brooklyn Nets guard has formed the KAI Empowerment Initiative to “support and advocate for women and equality.”.In addition, this initiative will give all WNBA players access to a comprehensive financial literacy program created by UBS, Via news release.Kyrie wants to ensure that his WNBA colleagues have access to the income and tools needed to obtain their financial goals, Via news release.Irving sat down with Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud and Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd to understand what WNBA players are dealing with.In these conversations, I have learned about the challenges and opportunities of their decisions and how it will impact their lives, family, and overall well-being, Kyrie Irving, via statement.Whether a person decided to fight for social justice, play basketball, focus on physical or mental health, or simply connect with their families, this initiative can hopefully support their priorities and decisions, Kyrie Irving, via statement