Protesters In Orlando Block NBA Media Bus, Demand Action From LeBron James, Russell Westbrook

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The NBA and its players have taken multiple steps to promote social justice, racial equality =, and the Black Lives Matter movement. From putting statements on jerseys to writing “BLM” across the court, and to boycotting a few days worth of games, the league has been at the forefront of the fight for justice, even if it hasn’t always worked in their best interest.

But with the players back on the court and speaking very little of the cause they were willing to sacrifice so much for, it appears some protesters want to see them take action.

Following today’s Rockets vs. Lakers game, a crowd of protesters surrounded and blocked a media buss as they demanded action and attention from NBA stars.

Salaythis Melvin was another victim of a tragic shooting by police, this time in Orange County, Florida. The protesters are demanding attention and action be taken by these players, who (again) have been among the loudest voices in the fight against police brutality.

It remains to be seen how or if the players will respond, but considering how active they were in all of this just a few short weeks ago, it’d be interesting to hear only silence from them now.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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