“I think our voices are stronger together than individually,” Brown said. “So, I think we’ll open up a discussion about that, and maybe do something as a team, etc., or just at least open up a dialog about it. The reality is, there are problems in this country, and they’re not going to be fixed overnight. I just (want to) open up a discussion and keep raising awareness, and also, having some type of action about it.”
“I think sports is highly influential, and I think what’s going on in football, they’re having the freedom to express their first amendment right,” Brown said. “I think that is something that should be considered and understood. “The president has made some comments, and he’s came at players and teams in the White House, etc. I think it’s unconstitutional to do that — to tell them that they don’t have the right to speak on whatever they feel like needs to be spoken on.” Brown is the second-youngest player on a roster that features just four returning players.
Kyrie also cosigned what Jaylen said and encouraged him to speak on it:
But his teammates, new Celtic Kyrie Irving included, appear to have no problem with him taking the lead on discussing social issues. “I can’t wait to dive more into a discussion with Jaylen,” Irving said Monday at media day. “I know he feels strongly about a few issues, as well. When we get a chance to meet as a group and discuss all those things — whether you see it or not, it will be discussed — I’m looking forward to it.”
:Jaylen:
