.Raptors President Masai Ujiri discusses the truth behind racism. MORE:
Athletes and notable names from the world of sports are releasing statements as protests continue following the death of George Floyd.Abdul-Jabbar writes op-ed for Los Angeles Timeson Sunday to defend the protesting happening in numerous cities across the United States and why the people involved have been pushed to the edge.
The 73-year-old Abdul-Jabbar, who won six NBA championships with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers over his Hall of Fame career, boycotted the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City due to racial injustice in the United Statesto share his thoughts following the death of George Floyd and the need for people to raise their voices.
"I can’t write about this issue without acknowledging what happened to me last June. It’s been widely reported, but I’ll summarize it again. Our team had just won the NBA championship and I was rushing to get on the court to celebrate. I was stopped, physically stopped, by a police officer, and the confrontation turned nasty. There’s a lawsuit that’s still before the courts – he is suing me – so I can’t say too much," said Ujiri.
“As an organization and a community, we come from all over the world. We are diverse, we speak different languages, but our shared humanity unites us. When we see racism and violence committed against someone because of the colour of their skin, we should, and do, feel outrage. We cannot accept this. While we grieve for those we have lost, we know grieving is not enough.
"Influencers and players I challenge you all to get out and lead a peaceful protest... Use our platform!!! The news reporters will follow us and it will show some kind of love and positivity we all need right now. Without us they’ll keep reporting only the bad stuff!!!
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