NBA has a better Commissioner and player’s union, so I am not surprised by this. When NBA players speak out they don’t have to worry about being blackballed or announcers speaking badly about them.
Here is the letter the NBAPA & NBA sent to its players.
In the letter, obtained by ESPN, Silver and Roberts told the players, “None of us operates in a vacuum. Critical issues that affect our society also impact you directly. Fortunately, you are not only the world’s greatest basketball players — you have real power to make a difference in the world, and we want you know that the Players Association and the League are always available to help you figure out the most meaningful way to make that difference.”
Good for Adam Silver and Michele Roberts.