Didn't realize that the NBA was in its playoffs until I saw this article.
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 on Wednesday with the Orlando Magic to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
"We're tired of the killings and the injustice," Bucks guard George Hill told The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.
The Bucks did not come onto the court before the 4 p.m. ET start time, prompting NBA officials to go into the Milwaukee locker room before news of the team's boycott was learned.
The Magic were seen taking shots pregame, while the Bucks' half of the court was empty. The Magic left the court with 3:56 left until the scheduled tip.
Referees then exited the court.
espn.com 8/26/20
Is it possible to have a negative interest in a sport? If so, the NBA has created it.
A new ad by Joe Biden’s campaign is attempting to place the blame on Donald Trump for a decision Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) made to cancel football in the state — one of the few governors to make such a move.
ramage wrote: So, the NBA cancelled their playoff games today.
Going to be a lot of 7 ft. tall ditch diggers in a couple of years.
They are back playing. The owners probably told them, the players get 50% of revenue. And then reminded them, we are not getting much revenue this year. Only two million Americans are watching the playoffs and no revenue from ticket sales nor concessions. Lots less money for salaries next year.
If you boycott the playoffs, there will be even less. And you will piss off the base of the diehards who are actually watching the playoffs right now.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
