He racismwhich seemed banished for many years of American basketball, has reappeared in recent days both in the NBA and the WNBA With despicable comments and completely unacceptable from the stands against Draymond Green, Warriors player, and also against Angel Reecestar of the Chicago Sky and one of the best players of the Female Basketball Professional League.
In the case of Draymond Greenthe controversial Warriors player suffered in their flesh this type of comment during the third game of the semifinals of the West Conference that his team played In the Target Center in Minneapolis, the Wolves courtalthough he wanted to add importance to the energumenos who profited them against him.
Racist things were said in Minnesota. I do not like these strangers to feel important, but they said racist things. And it is not the first time. In these environments they say racist things
“Racist things were said in Minnesota. Nor do I like these strangers to feel important, you know? PEro yes, racist things were said. And it is not the first time. In these environments they say racist things “, revealed the power wing during an intervention in his podcast. Accusations that led to Wolves themselves to issue a formal statement by apologizing For the incident.
Green asks for fines and sanctions for those fans
Para Green, The lack of responsibility is the worst, and believes that those who caused the incident on the court should face fines and sanctions Like players: “I'm going to tell you the truth: fans are privileged”said. “And when I say that, I mean that They can virtually say what they want, without limits. And if we tell them something, we get into trouble. We lose money. They fine us. All punishment falls on us. ”
Fans are privileged … They can virtually say what they want, without limits. And if we tell them something, we get into trouble. We lose money. They fine us. All punishment falls on us
And this Saturday, in the inaugural day of the WNBAduring the beating of the Indiana Fever of Caitlin Clark before the Chicago Sky of Angel Reese (93-58), the intense grief between two of the best players in the league was also splashed by Racist comments from the stands against the star of the Sky, which is black.
WNBA investigates Racist insults to Angel Reese
Indianapolis Star revealed that WNBA is investigating this event starring one or more members of the public. “WNBA strongly condemns racism, hatred and discrimination in all its forms; they have no place in our league or in society. We are aware of the accusations and we are investigating the matter“He said in a statement, but without going into details of his investigation.
WNBA strongly condemns racism, hatred and discrimination in all its forms; They have no place in our league or in society. We are aware of the accusations and we are investigating the matter
Las Indiana Fever They also issued a statement in which they claim to be aware of the accusations and add that the team is closely collaborating with the WNBA in their investigation. “We hold our commitment to provide a safe environment to all WNBA players”the team declared.
An “unacceptable” behavior
The WNBA players association issued its own statement on the subject. “This type of behavior is unacceptable in our sport. Under the policy of the WNBA 'without space for hate', We trust that the League will thoroughly investigate and take the appropriate and timely measures to guarantee a safe and cozy environment for all. “
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese greet each other before their confrontation last Saturday.
The unfortunate events precipitated after being sanctioned Caitlin Clark With a flagrant foul type 1 on his lifetime rival, Angel Reeseboth players, which downplayed that punctual confrontation. “We don't make it something that is not,” said Clark. “It was just a good play … I didn't try to do anything malicious. That is not the type of player I am. ”And Reese He summed it up as “a basketball play.”
People should not use my name to promote those interests. It is disappointing. It is unacceptable. Treating all women in this league with the same respect is something fundamental human that we should all do
Last season, Several players who committed fouls against Clark were subject to a significant number of racist, sexist and homophobic comments Online by people who intended to defend the base, who condemned that behavior: “People shouldn't use my name to promote those interests. It's disappointing. It's unacceptable,” said Clark. “Treating all the women of this league with the same respect, I think, is something fundamental human that we should all do.”
