scotts33
Nice article. Bob Ley is bringing up something that isn't as well known or covered as much as LIV has / is. I must admit while basketball was my sport growing up (co-captain of the Harwich Rough Riders lol), I don't follow the NBA nearly as much as I used to. Shining a light on these things is always a good thing. Also, while the NBA has a business relationship with China, LIV Golf is solely funded by Saudi Arabia.
I did appreciate what was said below.
"The difference between NBA players and the athletes joining LIV Golf is that these golfers are choosing to go to a league backed by a country with human rights issues. In LIV Golf, it’s the individual players that are serving as a tool for sportswashing. Because of that, the media is going to continue asking those golfers about their decision. Basketball players, however, don’t have another top-level option, so the media is less inclined to ask them about the NBA’s dealings with China. The NBA is it, regardless of whether or not you agree with the league’s business relations.
What I appreciate about Ley’s call for action is that he didn’t criticize James or other NBA players for their social initiatives in the United States. NBA players understandably prioritize issues within their community, and they can’t be expected to address every human rights issue around the globe. It would be great if James calls attention to the issues in China, but his lack of doing so should not take away from his philanthropy and social awareness in the U.S."