Milwaukee Bucks Strike, Refuse to Play Game 5 in Protest of Jacob Blake Shooting
The Milwaukee Bucks players have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake, according to the Athletic and ESPN.
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2020
According to the report, Bucks players did not take the court prior to the scheduled game, while the Magic players did. The Athletic adds that Magic players wanted to play, but the Bucks decided as a team to go on strike. To their credit, the Magic reportedly won't accept a forfeit from the Bucks.
Bucks player Sterling Brown had a knee to his neck and was punched by Milwaukee PD for parking incorrectly.
— Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) August 26, 2020
Former Buck John Henson had the cops called on him while shopping for jewelry, just for being black.
This is personal to them.
The two other playoff games were postponed and will be rescheduled, says the NBA.
The Raptors and Celtics have reportedly discussed boycotting the first game of their second-round series.
Fellow NBA players were in support of the Bucks' decision — including a strongly-worded tweet from LeBron James.
FUCK THIS MAN!!!! WE DEMAND CHANGE. SICK OF IT
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 26, 2020
Respect @bucks!!!!
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) August 26, 2020
WE DEMAND JUSTICE!!!
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) August 26, 2020
WE DEMAND CHANGE! SALUTE @Bucks ✊🏾🙏🏾🗣
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 26, 2020
In the NFL, the Lions canceled practice Tuesday. But this is an unprecedented and historic step by Bucks players to go on strike for a playoff game with real implications and money at stake.
The Bucks lead the first-round series, 3-1.
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