Friday, Adam Silver sent a reminder to Ja Morant and other players that the NBA is bigger than any individual. The question is whether Morant fully understands that. JimTrotter_NFL
Undoubtedly, the commissioner is worried about the glorification of guns and the impact it could have on impressionable fans who follow Morant, a dazzling guard who is not only the face of his franchise but also a face of the league. His youth, good looks and aerial game make him instant box office and give him the power to influence the behavior of others.We’re not going to crack the door of conversation for people to question whether the league is becoming too thuggish.
The policy, which required players to wear business-casual attire at all league-related activities, including press conferences and charitable functions, was a shot at the hip-hop culture in general and young Black players in particular, many of whom sought to emulate the fashion sense of former 76ers star Allen Iverson, who helped popularize the wearing of baggy pants, do-rags and oversized shirts.
“I’ve had time to reflect and I realize how much hurt I’ve caused,” he said. “I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates and the city of Memphis. To Adam Silver, Zach Kleiman and Robert Pera — who gave me the opportunity to be a professional athlete and have supported me — I’m sorry for the harm I’ve done. To the kids who look up to me, I’m sorry for failing you as a role model. I promise I’m going to be better.
“I do think in some cases — and it’s not limited to Ja; I think it’s with Black men in our culture and our society — it’s like we’re scared to be seen for who we are, so we’d rather have the mask up and sometimes present this hyper-masculinity aspect of us to kind of further shield who we are, our vulnerable parts.
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