San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick made a huge statement when he decided not to stand during the national anthem before games this season. A number of football players have joined his protest and now it seems his movement has moved to the basketball court.
The Virginia Cavaliers’ basketball team decided to join Kaepernick’s movement against social injustice. Star guard London Perrantes shared a picture of the entire team taking a knee during practice to show solidarity between them.
Kneel for Injustice. Kneel for Equality. ✊🏼 Using our platform to help creat change. TOGETHER! pic.twitter.com/7AEA3mH63B
— London Perrantes (@London_Tyus) September 29, 2016
The 2016-17 basketball season doesn’t officially tip off for a little more than a month, but it already looks like the protests will continue into the future. There is no news, however, on if the Cavaliers will actually kneel during the national anthem before games this year.
However, if this is any indication, you can expect at least a few players to join the movement this year. The Cavaliers open the 2016-17 season on Nov. 11 against UNC-Greensboro.
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