“A political contribution from the Orlando Magic is alarming given recent comments and policies of its beneficiary," wrote the Player's Association in response.
Orlando Magic Gives $50k To Man Who Said Blacks Benefitted From Slavery
Credit: NBA
August 4, 2023

The Orlando Magic are owned by RDV Sports, Inc. which is Richard DeVos, brother-in-law of Trump's Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Source: ESPN

The National Basketball Players Association on Thursday said that a $50,000 donation made by the Orlando Magic to a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign was "alarming given recent comments and policies of its beneficiary."

"NBA governors, players and personnel have the right to express their personal political views, including through donations and statements," the NBPA statement said. "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 statement comes after DeSantis made comments supporting Florida's new African American history standard that says some Black people benefited from slavery.

Star player Larry Nance Jr of the New Orleans Pelicans didn't think much of their donation.

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