[Sport] Chris Paul says NBA players 'are woke' and empowered in the social justice movement

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul says NBA players are acutely aware of the current social justice movement and feel empowered to make a difference.

Paul, the president of the National Basketball Players Association, has been one of many leading voices from the sport to speak out on a number of social issues.
Stars from both the men's and women's game have been particularly vocal in their support of the Black Lives Matter movement which has gained momentum after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Last month, the Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott their playoff game following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the team's home state of Wisconsin.
"Players are woke, they're aware, they know what's going on. We just have to continue these conversations," Paul said during a discussion on CITIZEN by CNN, referring to LeBron James as an inspiration in the fight.
"I think it all just came to a head and guys started really communicating and started realizing that you don't have to just shut up and dribble.
"Everyone started banding together. We realized how much stronger we are together so we support each other in whatever it may be.
"We support our brother Colin Kaepernick. There is a whole entire community of us that know we're more than just athletes."
Athletes across the world have been taking a knee in the wake of George Floyd's death earlier this year, a gesture that was started by former NFL quarterback Kaepernick as a protest against police brutality and social injustice in the US.