The NBA is continuing to take steps forward in terms of social justice reform and trying to make a real and positive change in the country. The show they put on in the bubble was both entertaining basketball and it was great to spread a positive message.
Ever since the day the Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott their playoff game against the Orlando Magic due to more police brutality, it gave a call to the league that they must do more. So, they formed the Social Justice Coalition as a way to make sure they play an even bigger role in these important issues.
On Monday, they announced who would serve on the board and Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers will serve on the board as one of two coaches. The other is former Sixers assistant and current Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce.
Sources: NBA Social Justice Coalition Board:
Governors: Micky Arison, Steve Ballmer, Clay Bennett, Marc Lasry, Vivek Randadive
Players: Carmelo Anthony, Avery Bradley, Sterling Brown, Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns
Coaches: Lloyd Pierce, Doc Rivers— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 9, 2020
Rivers has always been a guy who lends his voice for social justice so it is important that he continues his work in this situation. Sixers players Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle have been important in these issues as well so one can assume that they will have something to do with this at some point as well. [lawrence-related id=38938,38935,38925]