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The NBA will allow players to switch their name with social messages on the jersey

The list defined by the League and the NBPA is official

The NBA will allow players to switch their name with  social messages on the jersey The list defined by the League and the NBPA is official

The NBA is ready to return. On July 30, operations resume at Disney World in Orlando, in a real bubble to ensure safety for all participants. In the meantime, the League not only launches rules to keep under control every dangerous case event within the game and training facilities, but also winks at current events. A current affair made of disrespect for the rights of African Americans and players, like  Kyrie Irving, ready not to take the field to continue with social protests. The NBA does not stand by and revealed itself quickly, especially after the more or less declared attempt to boycott the return proposed by the Brooklyn Nets playmaker. In recent days, a list of social messages has been compiled that NBA players have included in their name on the back of their race shirts.

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/ La @nba guarda in Europa - più precisamente in @premierleague - per allinearsi con quanto richiesto dalla @nbpa. La Lega e @nikebasketball stanno lavorando insieme nelle ultime ore per permettere ai giocatori di indossare canotte da gioco con messaggi di rilevanza e giustizia sociale. Non ci sarà più "James" - e neanche @kingjames come nel 2014 in occasione della #NicknameNight - ma messaggi contro il razzismo e contro le ingiustizie emerse nell'ultimo periodo. Pareri? - The @nba looks in Europe - more precisely in @premierleague - to align with what is requested by the @nbpa. The League and @nikebasketball are working together to allow players to wear jerseys with messages of relevance and social justice. There will no longer be "James" - and neither will @kingjames as in 2014 at the #NicknameNight - but messages against racism and the injustices that have emerged in the last period. Thoughts? #nsssports

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The list includes messages aimed primarily at racism and social injustice. The chosen word or phrase will replace the name, which will then be moved under the shirt number. The complete list includes Black Lives MatterI Can’t BreatheVote, JusticeStand UpListenListen to UsSay Their NamesPeaceHow Many MoreEducation ReformLiberationEqualityFreedomEnoughSi Se PuedeSay Her NameMentorI Am A ManSpeak UpAllyAnti-RacistJustice NowPower to the PeopleSee UsHear UsRespect UsLove Us and Group Economics.

The NBA will also have the writing "Black Lives Matter" printed on the parquet. These manifestations of solidarity are only the beginning. Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel said the coaches "discussed what to wear during the matches, but also how we can make our voices heard and take advantage of the visibility to help this move."