LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. — Meyers Leonard has a brother who served two tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. marines. He also makes this clear: “I absolutely believe Black Lives Matter,” he said. NBA teams are kneeling, often linking arms, for the pre-recorded national anthem along a sideline where “Black Lives Matter” is painted. Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, who is Black, stood for the anthem before his team’s game Friday and opted not to wear the ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirt that players and coaches have donned at Disney for the pre-game ceremony. Former teammates have warned Leonard that he may deal with criticism, possibly from fellow NBA players.

Source: thestar August 01, 2020 22:18 UTC