Bucks Boycott Game 5 vs. Magic After Shooting of Jacob Blake
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The game was originally scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET, yet the Bucks remained in the locker room with the start approaching. The Orlando Magic had been warming up but subsequently left the court as well.
The Bucks "have expressed outrage over [the] Jacob Blake police shooting in recent days," according to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post.
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Personally, I expect we will see more of this........... and I for one applaud it.
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Bucks Boycott Game 5 vs. Magic After Shooting of Jacob Blake
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The game was originally scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET, yet the Bucks remained in the locker room with the start approaching. The Orlando Magic had been warming up but subsequently left the court as well.
The Bucks "have expressed outrage over [the] Jacob Blake police shooting in recent days," according to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post.
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Personally, I expect we will see more of this........... and I for one applaud it.
Bucks Boycott Game 5 vs. Magic After Shooting of Jacob Blake
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The game was originally scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET, yet the Bucks remained in the locker room with the start approaching. The Orlando Magic had been warming up but subsequently left the court as well.
The Bucks "have expressed outrage over [the] Jacob Blake police shooting in recent days," according to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post.
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Personally, I expect we will see more of this........... and I for one applaud it.
Just announced...
All 3 games scheduled today are postponed
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Bucks Boycott Game 5 vs. Magic After Shooting of Jacob Blake
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The game was originally scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET, yet the Bucks remained in the locker room with the start approaching. The Orlando Magic had been warming up but subsequently left the court as well.
The Bucks "have expressed outrage over [the] Jacob Blake police shooting in recent days," according to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post.
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Personally, I expect we will see more of this........... and I for one applaud it.
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Bucks Boycott Game 5 vs. Magic After Shooting of Jacob Blake The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The game was originally scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET, yet the Bucks remained in the locker room with the start approaching. The Orlando Magic had been warming up but subsequently left the court as well. The Bucks "have expressed outrage over [the] Jacob Blake police shooting in recent days," according to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. ==========
Personally, I expect we will see more of this........... and I for one applaud it.
Just announced...
All 3 games scheduled today are postponed
Reports are the Celtics and Raptors have been discussing seriously boycotting the game Thursday
More to come...
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Bucks Boycott Game 5 vs. Magic After Shooting of Jacob Blake The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The game was originally scheduled to tip off at 4 p.m. ET, yet the Bucks remained in the locker room with the start approaching. The Orlando Magic had been warming up but subsequently left the court as well. The Bucks "have expressed outrage over [the] Jacob Blake police shooting in recent days," according to Ben Golliver of the Washington Post. ==========
Personally, I expect we will see more of this........... and I for one applaud it.
Just announced...
All 3 games scheduled today are postponed
Reports are the Celtics and Raptors have been discussing seriously boycotting the game Thursday
LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, More NBA Players Praise Bucks' Strike
Several NBA players took to social media Wednesday in support of the Milwaukee Bucks' reported decision to strike and not play Game 5 of their first-round playoff series over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin
The shooting of Blake is the latest in a series of acts of violence against Black people, including the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Several NBA players had been hesitant about resuming the 2019-20 season because they did not want to distract from the push for social justice that had been ongoing since Floyd's death in police custody in May. Source: BleacherReport
LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, More NBA Players Praise Bucks' Strike
Several NBA players took to social media Wednesday in support of the Milwaukee Bucks' reported decision to strike and not play Game 5 of their first-round playoff series over the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin
The shooting of Blake is the latest in a series of acts of violence against Black people, including the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Several NBA players had been hesitant about resuming the 2019-20 season because they did not want to distract from the push for social justice that had been ongoing since Floyd's death in police custody in May. Source: BleacherReport
NBA coach emotional after Kenosha shooting of unarmed black man
Lake BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The tears welled up in Doc Rivers’ eyes as he processed another police shooting of an unarmed Black man.
“What stands out to me is just watching the Republican convention and they are spewing this fear. All you hear is Donald Trump and all of them talking about fear,” Rivers said Tuesday “We’re the ones getting killed. We’re the ones getting shot. We’re the ones that are denied to live in certain communities. We’ve been hung. We’ve been shot. All you do is keep hearing about fear.”
Rivers’ voice cracked. He has experienced racism throughout his life, including when his San Antonio home was burned down in a racially-motivated arson attack.
“It’s amazing why we keep loving this country, and this country does not love us back,” Rivers said.
“The training has to change in the police force. The unions have to be taken down in the police force," Rivers said. "My dad was a cop. I believe in good cops. We’re not trying to defund the police and take all of their money away. We’re trying to get them to protect usjust like they protect everybody else.”
NBA coach emotional after Kenosha shooting of unarmed black man
Lake BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The tears welled up in Doc Rivers’ eyes as he processed another police shooting of an unarmed Black man.
“What stands out to me is just watching the Republican convention and they are spewing this fear. All you hear is Donald Trump and all of them talking about fear,” Rivers said Tuesday “We’re the ones getting killed. We’re the ones getting shot. We’re the ones that are denied to live in certain communities. We’ve been hung. We’ve been shot. All you do is keep hearing about fear.”
Rivers’ voice cracked. He has experienced racism throughout his life, including when his San Antonio home was burned down in a racially-motivated arson attack.
“It’s amazing why we keep loving this country, and this country does not love us back,” Rivers said.
“The training has to change in the police force. The unions have to be taken down in the police force," Rivers said. "My dad was a cop. I believe in good cops. We’re not trying to defund the police and take all of their money away. We’re trying to get them to protect usjust like they protect everybody else.”
Brewers, Reds Agree Not to Play Wednesday After Jacob Blake Shooting
The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds have decided not to play Wednesday night's scheduled contest following the Milwaukee Bucks' refusal to play a postseason game against the Orlando Magic.
Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reported the news, noting both teams agreed not to play.
Both decisions follow the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 23. Blake was shot several times in the back after reportedly trying to de-escalate a domestic dispute. He is expected to survive but is currently paralyzed from the waist down, which may be permanent. Source: Bleacherreport
Brewers, Reds Agree Not to Play Wednesday After Jacob Blake Shooting
The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds have decided not to play Wednesday night's scheduled contest following the Milwaukee Bucks' refusal to play a postseason game against the Orlando Magic.
Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reported the news, noting both teams agreed not to play.
Both decisions follow the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 23. Blake was shot several times in the back after reportedly trying to de-escalate a domestic dispute. He is expected to survive but is currently paralyzed from the waist down, which may be permanent. Source: Bleacherreport
They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t.
They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t.
They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t.
So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ...... one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt.
Quote Originally Posted by 165yds:
They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t.
So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ...... one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt.
Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t. So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ......one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt.
Yes he was putting their lives in danger. This criminal was told several times to stop and didn’t. They knew who he was before they shot him, a very dangerous criminal. All he had to do was listen but didn’t. You do realize he was robbing a women at her house and stealing her car keys.
Hey Fubah2 you worried at the line drop on Trump? Polling shows all this violence is backfiring. Now Don Lemon after months wants the violence to stop and mentioned its in the polling all these dem counties is hurting Biden.
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t. So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ......one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt.
Yes he was putting their lives in danger. This criminal was told several times to stop and didn’t. They knew who he was before they shot him, a very dangerous criminal. All he had to do was listen but didn’t. You do realize he was robbing a women at her house and stealing her car keys.
Hey Fubah2 you worried at the line drop on Trump? Polling shows all this violence is backfiring. Now Don Lemon after months wants the violence to stop and mentioned its in the polling all these dem counties is hurting Biden.
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t. So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ......one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt. Yes he was putting their lives in danger. This criminal was told several times to stop and didn’t. They knew who he was before they shot him, a very dangerous criminal. All he had to do was listen but didn’t. You do realize he was robbing a women at her house and stealing her car keys. Hey Fubah2 you worried at the line drop on Trump? Polling shows all this violence is backfiring. Now Don Lemon after months wants the violence to stop and mentioned its in the polling all these dem counties is hurting Biden.
no he was not putting their lives in danger . its all on the video . this was murder
"I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
Quote Originally Posted by 165yds:
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t. So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ......one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt. Yes he was putting their lives in danger. This criminal was told several times to stop and didn’t. They knew who he was before they shot him, a very dangerous criminal. All he had to do was listen but didn’t. You do realize he was robbing a women at her house and stealing her car keys. Hey Fubah2 you worried at the line drop on Trump? Polling shows all this violence is backfiring. Now Don Lemon after months wants the violence to stop and mentioned its in the polling all these dem counties is hurting Biden.
no he was not putting their lives in danger . its all on the video . this was murder
Brewers, Reds Agree Not to Play Wednesday After Jacob Blake Shooting The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds have decided not to play Wednesday night's scheduled contest following the Milwaukee Bucks' refusal to play a postseason game against the Orlando Magic. Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reported the news, noting both teams agreed not to play. Both decisions follow the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 23. Blake was shot several times in the back after reportedly trying to de-escalate a domestic dispute. He is expected to survive but is currently paralyzed from the waist down, which may be permanent. Source: Bleacherreport
mariners also canceling their game in show of support
"I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
Brewers, Reds Agree Not to Play Wednesday After Jacob Blake Shooting The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds have decided not to play Wednesday night's scheduled contest following the Milwaukee Bucks' refusal to play a postseason game against the Orlando Magic. Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reported the news, noting both teams agreed not to play. Both decisions follow the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 23. Blake was shot several times in the back after reportedly trying to de-escalate a domestic dispute. He is expected to survive but is currently paralyzed from the waist down, which may be permanent. Source: Bleacherreport
mariners also canceling their game in show of support
Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t. So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ......one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt. Yes he was putting their lives in danger. This criminal was told several times to stop and didn’t. They knew who he was before they shot him, a very dangerous criminal. All he had to do was listen but didn’t. You do realize he was robbing a women at her house and stealing her car keys. Hey Fubah2 you worried at the line drop on Trump? Polling shows all this violence is backfiring. Now Don Lemon after months wants the violence to stop and mentioned its in the polling all these dem counties is hurting Biden. no he was not putting their lives in danger . its all on the video . this was murder
What planet do you live on? There is new video footage of him struggling with police from a different vantage point. If someone is fighting you, you have to take precaution. Enjoy the video.
Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: Quote Originally Posted by fubah2: Quote Originally Posted by 165yds: They’re protesting for a criminal who had many warrants for his arrest. He was at a women’s house where he should not have been and was robbing her of her car keys. Somebody called the police. They came and knew who he was, a criminal robbing a poor lady. They told him several times to stop and didn’t. So the three (3) cops professionally trained in how to wrestle a man to the ground and handcuff him, chose NOT persist to use their own professional training, 3 of them armed against 1 UNARMED black man, who was in no way putting their lives in DANGER, ....then ......one of them shot this UNARMED man in the BACK 7 times as he is holding him by the shirt. Yes he was putting their lives in danger. This criminal was told several times to stop and didn’t. They knew who he was before they shot him, a very dangerous criminal. All he had to do was listen but didn’t. You do realize he was robbing a women at her house and stealing her car keys. Hey Fubah2 you worried at the line drop on Trump? Polling shows all this violence is backfiring. Now Don Lemon after months wants the violence to stop and mentioned its in the polling all these dem counties is hurting Biden. no he was not putting their lives in danger . its all on the video . this was murder
What planet do you live on? There is new video footage of him struggling with police from a different vantage point. If someone is fighting you, you have to take precaution. Enjoy the video.
New York (CNN Business) Kenny Smith, one of the hosts of Inside the NBA, walked off the set of the show on Wednesday night.
Smith did so to show solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks and other NBA players who are boycotting their playoff games following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. "As a black man, as a former player, I think it's best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight," Smith said. "And figure out what happens after that." Smith then proceeded to unplug his microphone and walk off the set.
New York (CNN Business) Kenny Smith, one of the hosts of Inside the NBA, walked off the set of the show on Wednesday night.
Smith did so to show solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks and other NBA players who are boycotting their playoff games following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. "As a black man, as a former player, I think it's best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight," Smith said. "And figure out what happens after that." Smith then proceeded to unplug his microphone and walk off the set.
Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: no he was not putting their lives in danger . its all on the video . this was murder It looks very damning to be sure. Shooting an unarmed man in the back 7 times is not defensible by any rational human.
I think officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot Jacob Blake in the back 7 times, will lose this case.
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
Quote Originally Posted by KellyM_1964: no he was not putting their lives in danger . its all on the video . this was murder It looks very damning to be sure. Shooting an unarmed man in the back 7 times is not defensible by any rational human.
I think officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot Jacob Blake in the back 7 times, will lose this case.
All those officers there who allowed the man to get up off the grass and walk to his car, are culpable.
All they had to do was holster their weapons and tackle the guy. How hard is that?
There were three of them!!
Three professionally trained officers incapable of tackling and pinning one unarmed man to the ground??? Pathetic lack of judgement. And now a man is paralyzed and his kids traumatized... inexcusable
All those officers there who allowed the man to get up off the grass and walk to his car, are culpable.
All they had to do was holster their weapons and tackle the guy. How hard is that?
There were three of them!!
Three professionally trained officers incapable of tackling and pinning one unarmed man to the ground??? Pathetic lack of judgement. And now a man is paralyzed and his kids traumatized... inexcusable
Athletes across US sports take a stand, as games are called off in solidarity with Bucks' boycott
(CNN) What began as the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to boycott their playoff game following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the team's home state cascaded into a wave of similar protests across the American sports scene by Wednesday night.
Soon after the Wisconsin-based team decided to not play, the NBA announced it would postpone Game 5 of three different playoff series -- Bucks vs. Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers.
Within hours, three WNBA, five Major League Soccer and three MLB games were called off as athletes acted in solidarity with the Bucks' players.
Then Lakers and Clippers teams voted to end their NBA season now.
Athletes across US sports take a stand, as games are called off in solidarity with Bucks' boycott
(CNN) What began as the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to boycott their playoff game following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the team's home state cascaded into a wave of similar protests across the American sports scene by Wednesday night.
Soon after the Wisconsin-based team decided to not play, the NBA announced it would postpone Game 5 of three different playoff series -- Bucks vs. Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers.
Within hours, three WNBA, five Major League Soccer and three MLB games were called off as athletes acted in solidarity with the Bucks' players.
Then Lakers and Clippers teams voted to end their NBA season now.
All those officers there who allowed the man to get up off the grass and walk to his car, are culpable. All they had to do was holster their weapons and tackle the guy. How hard is that? There were three of them!! Three professionally trained officers incapable of tackling and pinning one unarmed man to the ground??? Pathetic lack of judgement. And now a man is paralyzed and his kids traumatized... inexcusable
You point out an obvious problem with policing today, lack of proper training and technique. Clearly, these officers were over their head and not well-trained on how to tackle, subdue, or arrest an erratic, violent suspect. I have seen reports that they attempted to use a taser on him, which did not work because obviously they did not know how to use the taser properly. Tasers are extremely effective when used properly. Seems like a lack of training and professionalism appears to be a common theme in these cases. People claiming that this suspect was a criminal.. well duh... that is kind of the type of person police officers should be trained to deal with.
Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:
All those officers there who allowed the man to get up off the grass and walk to his car, are culpable. All they had to do was holster their weapons and tackle the guy. How hard is that? There were three of them!! Three professionally trained officers incapable of tackling and pinning one unarmed man to the ground??? Pathetic lack of judgement. And now a man is paralyzed and his kids traumatized... inexcusable
You point out an obvious problem with policing today, lack of proper training and technique. Clearly, these officers were over their head and not well-trained on how to tackle, subdue, or arrest an erratic, violent suspect. I have seen reports that they attempted to use a taser on him, which did not work because obviously they did not know how to use the taser properly. Tasers are extremely effective when used properly. Seems like a lack of training and professionalism appears to be a common theme in these cases. People claiming that this suspect was a criminal.. well duh... that is kind of the type of person police officers should be trained to deal with.
NBA Players Reportedly Will Resume 2020 Playoffs; but Thursday Games to Be Postponed
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported players decided during a meeting Thursday to continue the playoffs, but discussions are ongoing about when games will resume.
Wojnarowski noted Thursday's scheduled games will be postponed
NBA Players Reportedly Will Resume 2020 Playoffs; but Thursday Games to Be Postponed
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported players decided during a meeting Thursday to continue the playoffs, but discussions are ongoing about when games will resume.
Wojnarowski noted Thursday's scheduled games will be postponed
Top White House officials dismiss significance of NBA boycotts
Washington (CNN) Two top White House officials on Thursday dismissed the significance of decisions by NBA players to not play games in protest over police violence against Black people following the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Marc Short, the chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said, "In my mind, it's absurd, it's silly." He went on to criticize the NBA for its ties to China, and said "If they want to protest, I don't think we care," he said.
"I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
Top White House officials dismiss significance of NBA boycotts
Washington (CNN) Two top White House officials on Thursday dismissed the significance of decisions by NBA players to not play games in protest over police violence against Black people following the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Marc Short, the chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, said, "In my mind, it's absurd, it's silly." He went on to criticize the NBA for its ties to China, and said "If they want to protest, I don't think we care," he said.
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