Bonus Episode: Derek Chauvin Verdict and the NBA's Social Justice Efforts Since the Death of George Floyd
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In a special episode departing from their usual light-hearted basketball discussion, the boys react to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin and reflect upon the NBA's efforts since the death of George Floyd to promote social justice in a variety of contexts. Plus the boys address the notion that taking stands on social justice issues has harmed the NBA from a television ratings perspective.
And for more on the NBA's history with social justice issues over the decades, please check out our bonus podcast episode released on MLK day - "Bonus Episode: The NBA & Social Justice - A Discussion for MLK Day".
1:27 - Instant reactions to hearing the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin
10:20 - The rise of activism amongst NBA players in the wake of the death of George Floyd
16:36 - Were the NBA's and the players' efforts to promote social justice causes in the bubble effective?
25:54 - Did the social justice efforts of the NBA cause the television ratings dip seen in the bubble and this season? And if it did, should that even matter?
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