Former NBA player turned broadcaster Kenny Smith walked off the set of the NBA on TNT show on Wednesday night in solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks, after they boycotted their playoff game against the Orlando Magic in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
The NBA postponed three playoff games as protests against the shooting continued.
Chris Webber, another player turned broadcaster, also supported the players and gave his thoughts on how he hopes their actions could lead to change.
The playoff boycott comes after LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers criticised the Republican National Convention for spreading messages of fear, when it is black Americans who ‘are the ones being killed’.
