Giannis to wear 'Equality' on his jersey during NBA restart
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will wear "Equality," one of the NBA's approved social justice messages, on the back of his jersey when the season resumes later this month, according to ESPN's Malika Andrews.
The reigning MVP's brother and teammate, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, will do the same, Andrews adds.
The Antetokounmpos are the latest players set to promote the message of equality, joining Chris Paul and others. NBPA executive director Michele Roberts previously indicated the message would be among the most popular utilized by the league's player pool.
While the vast majority of players elected to use their jerseys as a means of promoting social justice and racial equality, a small percentage have chosen not to share a message, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers' duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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