The NBA Will Allow Players to Change Jersey Names with Social Justice Slogan of Their Choice

The NBA and NBPA have decided to allow players to replace their last names with a social justice slogan of their choosing per Shams Charania.

The NBA and NBPA are planning to allow players to replace the last name on their jerseys with statement on social justice, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2020

The NBPA sent the players its initial details on the plan tonight. The NBA and NBPA will we working side by side in order to continue to discuss plans to allow players to spread awareness about social justice issues and is working with with Nike to continue to figure out plans moving forward.

NBPA sent players initial details on the plan tonight, stating it is working with the league and Nike. NBA and the players union have been discussing various ways to allow players to express social justice issues in season restart. https://t.co/vw1RW2Z6Vj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2020

Nike is no stranger to working side by side with athletes in order to spread information about social justice. As many know, Colin Kaepernick is one of Nike’s Athletes. Kaepernick took a kneel during the national anthem during 2016 in order to stand against police brutality.

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