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Lakers veteran says Obama's call to NBA leaders during the protest over Jacob Blake was the turning point in resuming the season

Published Oct 15 2020 at 9:15 PM GMT
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  • Former President Barack Obama played a big role in the NBA season resuming after players in the Disney bubble sat out of playoff games to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • The protests began on August 26, when Milwaukee Bucks players didn't take the court for a first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic.
  • Soon after, every other remaining team sat out of games, bringing the season to an abrupt halt.
  • That night, the players and coaches met to vote on what to do next.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers reportedly voted to end the season and leave the bubble.




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  • Published Oct 15, 2020 9:15 PM GMT