NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said social media has changed millennial players' lives and he's proud of the league's 'history of activism' -- he rejected critics' calls to stop players from espousing anti-Trump or other political views.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he's proud of the league's long"history of activism" and he rejected critics' calls to prevent players from espousing anti-Trump or other socio-political views.
"If done respectfully and if a player chooses to say 'I don't suppport that president or particular policies of that president' that makes the player, hopefully, like every other American," Silver continued."What I've said about people who have said to me 'how can you let a player criticize the president?' I've always said, 'this is America.'
"Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!" Trump remarked. "Bill Russell stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial when Martin Luther King delivered his iconic 'I have a dream' speech. And today while we look back and players think that doesn't seem all that controversial, Bill Russell, as a result of his political activism, suffered enormous hate and violence to his home and to his person. There were real ramifications back then for speaking out on those issues.
Silver said the league and team franchises are working to reduce players' screen time on their phones and social media. He acknowledged an increase in mental health issues in the league today, and said he supports players using social media if it can help them bring those anxieties or issues out into the open for discussion.
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