Obama Praises Milwaukee Bucks For ‘Standing Up For What They Believe In’

The Milwaukee Bucks got a shout-out from Barack Obama for leading the way on the NBA’s playoff boycott.

The former president tweeted “I commend the players on the @Bucks for standing up for what they believe in”.

Obama also praised Clippers coach Doc Rivers and the WNBA players for “setting an example”, adding “It’s going to take all our institutions to stand up for our values”.

What’s your opinion on Wednesday’s boycott? Did it send the right message? How long should it last before the games resume?

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