Perspective: The NBA, at intersection of societal change and a global pandemic, needs to nail its return
, is necessary as the world alternates between an unprecedented pause and an unfathomable movement. Nothing is happening, and then everything is happening. The pandemic has created a social and economic stall; this battle in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism has mobilized with staggering speed.
These are strange times to live through and, in the moment, impossible times to fully grasp. It would be incongruous for the NBA to glide back into relevance. And now, with a coalition of players questioning the agreed-upon decision between union leaders and the league to resume in a Disney bubble near Orlando, it’s simply time for the NBA to talk, understand and grow in a manner consistent with the rest of America’s awakening.
That’s pretty wild when you think about it. In many ways, diversity is a great NBA strength. It is a predominantly African American league given significant credit — sometimes too much — for being the most progressive sports operation in the United States.
At the heart of this disagreement is, in essence, an issue of equality. It’s not racism, of course. But the NBA’s superstar-driven system has created a level of elitism and left a large number of players with a sense of invisibility. The superstar clique is so exclusive that Irving — a six-time all-star and one of the union’s vice presidents — can’t get in the VIP section of the club. So there are many players who feel unheard, and they are rebelling.
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