Jonathan Isaac stands for the national anthem before the Orlando Magic's victory over the Brooklyn Nets
Posted on 08/01/2020 12:10:44 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac became the first NBA player not to kneel during the national anthem since the league resumed on Thursday.
Later on Friday San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and assistant coach Becky Hammon also stood.
On Thursday all players from the four teams in action all knelt during the pre-match anthem.
Isaac, who chose not to wear a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, said: "Absolutely I believe Black Lives Matter."
He added: "A lot went into my decision ... kneeling or wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt doesn't go hand in hand in supporting Black lives."
Isaac had told his team-mates earlier in the week of his decision. They all chose to kneel before their 128-118 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
"That's a personal decision," said Magic coach Steve Clifford. "We're all supporting each other in this. And if guys are not comfortable kneeling and they want to stand, nobody has a problem with that. I support him. His team-mates support him. The organisation supports him. That's part of living in our country."
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bunch of scum who are kneeing there. So now it is the fashion to disrespect the flag and anthem, screw them.
who in that group looks like a MAN?
Give that man the badge of courage. I hope he’s armed.
So when does his suspension start?
Good on him.
The NBA can still rot.
He showed a lot more guts than did Gregg Popovich, who stood rather than knelt but refused to state his reasons.
A profound visual.
He showed a lot more guts than did Gregg Popovich, who stood rather than knelt but refused to state his reasons.
At least there is one grown up on the Orlando Magic.
His knees were sore from fellating liberals and Blacks the previous day.
Don’t follow NBA much but now he’s a favorite player to me.
NOtice how they capitalized his “black lives matter” statement into “Black Lives Matter”.
"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."~ James 1:12
I’m so glad he wears #1 on his jersey. He’s #1 in my book among professional athletes, for sure.
I can see why you’d say that, but I wouldn’t hold that against Popovich. Standing for the national anthem doesn’t need an explanation.
Well Done Mr. Isaac.
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