Five NBA players recently traveled to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis to discuss social justice reforms.
The five NBA players include:
- Kyle Korver
- Jonathan Isaac
- Marco Belinelli
- Sterling Brown
- Anthony Tolliver
- The players traveled with National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts.
The meeting happened at the papal library in the Apostolic Palace.
The discussions “provided the opportunity for the players to discuss their individual and collective efforts addressing social and economic injustice and inequality occurring in their communities,” the NBPA said in a statement.
Key quote:
- “We are extremely honored to have had this opportunity to come to the Vatican and share our experiences with Pope Francis,” Korver said. “His openness and eagerness to discuss these issues was inspiring and a reminder that our work has had a global impact and must continue moving forward.”
Context:
View Comments
The meeting with Pope Francis is just the latest way NBA players have sought social justice reforms. Many players joined the summer protests in the response to the death of George Floyd. The NBA players also advocated for Black Lives Matter during the NBA’s bubble return during the fall.