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Former Boston Celtics Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala explain the origins of Juneteenth

Evan Turner and Andre Igodala on the origins and significance of Juneteenth, a Federal holiday in the U.S. commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

If you happen to be a fan of the Boston Celtics (or any team in the NBA) and are still not quite sure what Juneteenth is, what it celebrates, or how to commemorate it properly, former Celtics assistant coach Evan Turner and Golden State Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala put together a clip breaking it down for us on their “Point Forward” podcast.

The duo discusses the origins and significance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the U.S. commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. They highlight the historical background, initial celebrations in Texas, and the commercialization of Juneteenth in the 1920s and 1930s.

Iggy and ET also mention the importance of spreading awareness, celebrating, educating and agitating for change.

To learn more about Juneteenth for yourself, take a look at the clip embedded above.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

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Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala on Ja Morant and responsibility

The former Celtics assistant and player sat down with podcast cohost Andre Iguodala to talk about Ja Morant’s gun incidents.

While on its surface, the controversy around star Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant seems fairly straightforward, there are aspects that deserve a second look.

Golden State Warriors veteran wing Andre Iguodala and former Boston Celtics player and assistant coach Evan Turner shared their thoughts on the situation on their “Point Forward” podcast.

The pair discussed the challenges and struggles pro athletes face over the course of their careers, highlighting the importance of understanding the background and experiences of African-American athletes in particular.

Iguodala and Turner also touch on the erasure of African-American history and leaders on the pod more generally and talk about the impact this incident may have on Morant’s legacy.

To hear what Turner and Iguodala had to say about this high-profile mistake and its fallout, take a look at the clip embedded above.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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NBPA head Tamika Tremaglio on load management and the new collective bargaining agreement

In an interview with Evan Turner NBPA chief Tamika Tremaglio revealed how the Players Association looks at load management in the league of today.

We have heard about the practice known as load management that has entrenched itself in the modern NBA, but we seldom hear about this strategy of resting players to preserve their best play for the postseason from the point of view of the organization representing the interests of the players themselves.

In an interview with former Boston Celtics assistant and player Evan Turner and Warriors wing Andre Iguodala for their “Point Forward” podcast, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) chief Tamika Tremaglio revealed how the NBPA looks at its use and advocates for load management in the league of today.

To hear their conversation on the phenomenon, the new collective bargaining agreement, and more, take a look at the clip embedded below.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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