NBA strike (players protest against police violence)

NBA (National Basketball Association) is one of the most famous professional basketball leagues in the world, with the world's top basketball players and the most popular basketball games. However, recent NBA games have been canceled due to players protesting against police violence.

Police violence causes dissatisfaction among players

Since 2020, there have been many incidents involving police violence in the United States, the most notable of which is George Floyd. ) deaths. Floyd, an African American, died of suffocation while being arrested by police. The incident sparked protests around the world, including from NBA players.

NBA players expressed their dissatisfaction and protests before and during the game. They wore jerseys emblazoned with "Black Lives Matter" and knelt or raised their fists to pay respect to Floyd and other victims.

However, despite the support of many people for these protests, incidents of police violence continue to occur. The players felt their protests were not getting enough attention and change, so they decided to take more drastic action.

Operation steps for players to strike

1. The players began to discuss the possibility of a strike and communicated with the league and team management.

2. On August 26, 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks players suddenly announced a strike before the playoff game. The decision was supported by other teams and players and resulted in the entire NBA being suspended.

3. The players issued a statement on social media expressing their dissatisfaction and demands, including strengthening police reform, increasing community investment and supporting voter rights.

4. The league and team management held talks with the players to discuss how to deal with this situation. Eventually, they reached a deal that included increased community investment, the establishment of voter polling stations and more.