SI Insider: NBA Community Demands Justice Following Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

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Aug 26, 2020

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Since George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed by police - numerous players have been vocally protesting injustice and police brutality. The NBA's resumption amid the coronavirus pandemic has used "Black Lives Matter" as a focal point for the league's resumed season and has given players a platform to speak out against injustice. On Sunday - another unarmed black man, Jacob Blake, was shot several times in the back by police; and the NBA once again has been vocal about police brutality.

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