Players of the National Basketball Association (NBA) have been united in calling "Justice for Breonna Taylor" and other African-Americans, who died at the hands of the police.

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The death of Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and other African-Americans in the country has led to different protests across the country. It caught the attention of different persons, including the celebrities and the athletes. 

After it was put into nearly a four-month hiatus, the NBA will return to bring a new message. From the "NBA Cares," the basketball court in Orlando will be printed with "Black Lives Matter." Players will also wear social justice messages, instead of their last names.

In a previous report of Latin Post, National Basketball Players Association President Chris Paul said some players will wear "I Can't Breathe" or "Black Lives Matter." He also added that the league was coordinating with the families of African-Americans, who were killed by police, to use their names at the back of their jersey. 

In a Los Angeles Times report, Clippers' Paul George shared: "It felt great but I think most importantly, I take this time to give my condolences to the family of the Taylors, Breonna Taylor rest in peace, George Floyd rest in peace."

George also added that there were still many African-Americas, who were brutally killed under the hands of the police.

"That's all I got. That's my message for everyone. That will continue to be my answer," he said. George is the first player who made a statement after an exhibition game prior to the season restart next week.

Lakers' Alex Caruso also gave a message after the team's practice. He said: "We Need Justice for Breoanna Taylor." Caruso added that the Los Angeles Lakers are united in calling justice for Taylor.

"This is one way we can control it from inside the bubble. It seems to be an important thing. It's been four months since it happened that she was murdered in her sleep and nobody has been held accountable," Caruso said.

The systemic racism targeting the African-Americans in the country has become part of discussion of the league, which is comprised mainly of Black players. Thus, discussion about the attacks towards the Blacks are natural. 

Lakers star player Lebron James tweeted, "Salute homie!", while using the hashtag #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor. But it is not clear if James will have a social justice message or will use his name during the resumption of the season.

For their part, Portland Trailblazer's CJ McCollum and Boston's Marcus Smart said they both participated in a video call with Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer.

Meanwhile, there are some NBA players who choose not to wear social justice messages. But they clarified that they are also in united with the league's call of justice for Taylor.

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