Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has issued a response to the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) regarding a political contribution made by the Orlando Magic organization. The NBPA expressed concern after the Orlando Magic LTD donated $50,000 to Never Back Down Inc., a grassroots movement supporting Governor Ron DeSantis for President in 2024.
DeSantis, in a quote tweet of the NBPA’s statement, criticized the NBA for focusing on his policies rather than protesting the national anthem and addressing human rights issues in China.
The NBPA, which represents current professional basketball players in the NBA, called the political contribution from the Orlando Magic “alarming” in a press release. They emphasized that while individuals have the right to express their political views, donations made on behalf of an entire team should consider the diverse values and perspectives within the organization. The NBPA also made it clear that the Magic’s donation does not represent the support of the players.
To further illustrate the story, an image of the Orlando Magic logo on a uniform is displayed. The caption provides additional context by mentioning that the photo was taken during a game against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit, Michigan, on December 28, 2022.
According to the Federal Elections Commission, the donation was received by the Magic on June 26. However, the Magic clarified that the check was dated and delivered on May 19, prior to DeSantis announcing his presidential campaign on May 24. The spokesperson for the Magic explained that the donation was made by a Florida business to support a Florida governor for the benefit of Central Florida.
One of the New Orleans Pelicans players, Larry Nance Jr., expressed his disagreement with the contribution, highlighting the Orlando Magic’s majority black roster, black head coach, and black GM, and questioning their support for a candidate who made controversial comments about slavery.
DeSantis has faced criticism from Democrats and some Republicans following the approval of a new curriculum for African American history by the Florida Board of Education. The curriculum included a sentence that sparked controversy, suggesting that enslaved people benefited from slavery. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the sentence during a recent speech in Florida, accusing the curriculum of attempting to gaslight and insult.
DeSantis defended the sentence, stating that it was meant to highlight the resourcefulness and skill acquisition of enslaved individuals despite the injustice of slavery. He emphasized that the passage was not meant to claim that slavery itself was a benefit.
The article concludes with a note that Joe Morgan, a Sports Reporter for Fox News, contributed to the report.
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