The two Raptors guards were visibly emotional as they discussed the police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wis., and didn't rule out a player boycott to call for justice
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The situation has caused the Raptors to discuss their options on protesting as the team gears up for Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.“You know coming down here and making a choice to play was supposed to not be in vain, but it’s just starting to feel like everything we’re doing is going through the motions and nothing’s really changing,” VanVleet said Tuesday.
VanVleet and Powell said players have discussed options on how to respond to Blake’s shooting. Powell said boycotting games has been discussed. “I know it’s not that simple, but if we’re going to sit here and talk about making change, then at some point we’re going to have to put our nuts on the line and actually put something up to lose rather than just money or visibility.”
“Until they’re on the line for getting fired and having to lose everything, nothing’s going to happen.”
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