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I think the point was the NBA needs to take a stance on HK itself, in support of democracy. "We support free speech" is a cop-out, because China is happy for y
by fooblitzky 7y ago
I think the point was the NBA needs to take a stance on HK itself, in support of democracy.
"We support free speech" is a cop-out, because China is happy for you to support free speech, as long as you don't say anything they don't like. It would be a stronger stance to say, "Actually, we think Morey was right", especially if it's going to cost them money to do so.
- oarabbus_ 7y ago> Adam Silver has released statement on league’s relationship status with China, reading in part: “The NBA will not put itself in a position of regulating what players, employees and team owners say or will not say on these issues. We simply could not operate that way.” https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1181497808563658752 https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1181497808563658752 Really I don't know what more you're expecting. This is a strong stance.
- kelnos 7y agoI don't think the NBA needs to take a stance on HK. It literally has nothing to do with them. I think it would be pretty cool if they did come out publicly in support of the protesters, but I don't think they have any kind of moral or business imperative to do so.