Why Athlete Activists Matter

Why Athlete Activists Matter

Former NBA player Etan Thomas talks about his new book, We Matter: Athletes and Activism.

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On this week’s episode, we speak to 10-year NBA veteran Etan Thomas about his new book, We Matter: Athletes and Activism, in which he speaks to sports figures ranging from Bill Russell to Russell Westbrook.

Also, we have choice words about Michael Bennett’s departure from Seattle, a Just Stand Up and Just Sit Your Ass Down award for an NBA pioneer on mental health and NFL owners, respectively, our weekly Kaepernick watch, and much more.

Etan Thomas
Twitter: @etanthomas36
We Matter: Athletes & Activism

Dave Zirin 
He’s Been Our Voice: Seattle Says Goodbye to Michael Bennett

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