NBA Players Triggered by Orlando Magic Owner Political Donation

Mike Vance

3 years ago

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has expressed concern over the Orlando Magic's financial contribution to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign, labeling the donation as "alarming."

“A political contribution from the Orlando Magic is alarming given recent comments and policies of its beneficiary,” the union said in a statement Thursday.

The NBPA, under the presidency of New Orleans Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum, stated that while individual league members have the freedom to articulate their political stances, franchises should abstain from using funds generated by players for political donations.

“NBA governors, players and personnel have the right to express their personal political views, including through donations and statements,” the union added. “However, if contributions are made on behalf of an entire team, using money earned through the labor of its employees, it is incumbent upon the team governors to consider the diverse values and perspectives of staff and players.”

“The Magic’s donation does not represent player support for the recipient,” the union said.

A statement from the NBPA on the Orlando Magic’s recent political donations.

Official statement: https://t.co/6fmRZCxVzG pic.twitter.com/JQEk0V4Ztl

— NBPA (@TheNBPA) August 3, 2023

Larry Nance made the claim that "the Orlando Magic who have a majority black roster, a black head coach, and a black GM decided it was a good idea to support a man that claims that slavery had personal benefits for the enslaved?"

So the @OrlandoMagic who have a majority black roster, a black head coach, and a black GM decided it was a good idea to support a man that claims that slavery had personal benefits for the enslaved? https://t.co/LI3FAXbMxb

— Larry Nance (@Larrydn22) August 2, 2023

This statement by Nance was driven by Kamala Harris's false claim that the DeSantis administration is teaching that many slaves benefitted from slavery. This has since been addressed by DeSantis and debunked, but the left never lets the facts get in the way of making their point.

A representative of the Magic clarified to The Hill that the contribution was a pre-campaign offering made to the governor. The representative stated, "It was given as a Florida business in support of a Florida governor for the continued prosperity of Central Florida," emphasizing that the donation was made and recorded on May 19, not June 26.

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