To NBA coaches, racial equality is a priority of the restart
Associated PressLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Dallas’ Rick Carlisle now starts every interview session by reading from a calendar that highlights something that happened on that day in the country’s racial history. If we’re going to ask for others to be empathetic, I think we all have to be empathetic.” Pierce isn’t at the NBA restart at Walt Disney World — the Hawks aren’t among the 22 teams still playing this season — but he’s been active on regular leaguewide coaches Zoom calls and leads a committee of coaches tasked with how those in the NBA can best aid the societal-change movement. And if NBA coaches believe that and if NBA players believe that, then fans can believe it too.” He’s convinced the coaches believe. The NBA got permission to make the “John Lewis: Good Trouble” documentary available to all head and assistant coaches this week and several teams — including the Magic, at Clifford’s request — screened the film. “I’m inspired by how this movement still has great stamina, and I think our ability to go there and still keep the conversation alive with our platforms is important,” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said.
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