New York Knicks join NBA-wide protest against racism

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The New York Knicks joined the league in solidarity to condemn racism in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The Knicks released a statement shortly after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Â The league has since canceled all the Wednesday games and will be rescheduled.

Statement from the New York Knicks. pic.twitter.com/LIvuz8qbVm

â€” NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) August 26, 2020

â€œWe support the leagueâ€™s decision to postpone the games and strongly reiterate our condemnation of racism and violence,â€ said the Knicksâ€™ statement.

Several Knicks players also joined the protest on social media.

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â€” Damyean Dotson ðŸ (@wholeteamDot) August 26, 2020

Straight up!! #EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/eLzSV1j8Hd

â€” Julius Randle (@J30_RANDLE) August 26, 2020

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