Avery Bradley says his group is eager to hear from the league office, ownership and sponsors on how they plan to address issues of importance to the black community before the NBA's return-to-play in Orlando.
Bradley and the players' coalition want improved hiring practices for black front office and head coaching candidates as well as donations to organizations serving black communities as well as partnerships with black-owned businesses and arena vendors.
"Regardless of how much media coverage will be received, talking and raising awareness about social injustice isn't enough," Bradley told ESPN. "Are we that self-centered to believe no one in the world is aware of racism right now? That as athletes, we solve the real issues by using our platforms to speak?
"We don't need to say more. We need to find a way to achieve more. Protesting during an anthem, wearing T-shirts is great, but we need to see real actions being put in to the works."
The NBA has eight black general managers, but only four with final authority on basketball decisions. The NBA has seven black head coaches. Toronto's Masai Ujiri has the title of president and full authority on basketball.
"The actual act of sitting out doesn't directly fight systemic racism," Bradley said. "But it does highlight the reality that without black athletes, the NBA wouldn't be what it is today. The league has a responsibility to our communities in helping to empower us -- just as we have made the NBA brand strong."
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