Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James tweeted “change doesn’t happen with just talk” after players decided to resume the 2020 NBA playoffs, one day after striking in protest of police violence and discrimination against Black people.
LeBron James @KingJames
Change doesn’t happen with just talk!! It happens with action and needs to happen NOW! For my @IPROMISESchool kids, kids and communities across the country, it’s on US to make a difference. Together. That’s why your vote is @morethanavote ✊🏾 #BlackLivesMatter
The Milwaukee Bucks spearheaded the walkout, which spread across the WNBA, MLS, MLB and tennis on Wednesday and Thursday. Players held a meeting Thursday morning in which they decided to resume the season after hours of spirited talks Wednesday night, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.