The Phoenix Suns have changed the name on their jerseys to Los Suns, protesting the recently passed Arizona immigration law. The law, SB 1070, has produced strong reactions. The Suns owner, Robert Sarver revealed his intent to give the team bright orange jerseys with the team name changed to Los Suns for their May 5 playoff against the San Antonio Spurs. Some people may even want to put some cash today into getting replicas.
NBA sides with Los Suns
According to an article on AZcentral, the NBA as an organization stands behind the decision to change the jerseys to Los Suns in protest of the Arizona immigration law. There are calls for Arizona sports teams to be boycotted, and Bud Selig has been lobbied to move the 2011 MLB All Star game out of Arizona. NBA Commissioner David Stern has no qualms with the jerseys.
Los Suns backed by San Antonio Spurs too
The NBA Players Union applauded the jersey change, and also the San Antonio Spurs were for it. They weren't in favor of losing to Los Suns, and they did so on Cinco De Mayo going down 110-102. (They also booted Game 1, 111-102.) Los Suns lead 2 games to none. There was talk of the San Antonio Spurs changing their jersey to Los Spurs, but it couldn't be done in time. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich also as others in the Spurs organization praised the Suns and lamented the law.
Los Suns players all for it
The jerseys in question were really created for the NBA Noche Latina night in March, and Sarver got them out again for the Phoenix Suns to wear. Steve Nash, a Canadian citizen born in South Africa, and Los Suns player, condemned the bill. Nash has condemned the bill for being an abuse of civil liberties. The Los Suns players unanimously approved the jerseys, but Arizonans had a mixed reaction to the Los Suns jersey.
The Phoenix Suns have changed the name on their jerseys to Los Suns, protesting the recently passed Arizona immigration law. The law, SB 1070, has produced strong reactions. The Suns owner, Robert Sarver revealed his intent to give the team bright orange jerseys with the team name changed to Los Suns for their May 5 playoff against the San Antonio Spurs. Some people may even want to put some cash today into getting replicas.
NBA sides with Los Suns
According to an article on AZcentral, the NBA as an organization stands behind the decision to change the jerseys to Los Suns in protest of the Arizona immigration law. There are calls for Arizona sports teams to be boycotted, and Bud Selig has been lobbied to move the 2011 MLB All Star game out of Arizona. NBA Commissioner David Stern has no qualms with the jerseys.
Los Suns backed by San Antonio Spurs too
The NBA Players Union applauded the jersey change, and also the San Antonio Spurs were for it. They weren't in favor of losing to Los Suns, and they did so on Cinco De Mayo going down 110-102. (They also booted Game 1, 111-102.) Los Suns lead 2 games to none. There was talk of the San Antonio Spurs changing their jersey to Los Spurs, but it couldn't be done in time. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich also as others in the Spurs organization praised the Suns and lamented the law.
Los Suns players all for it
The jerseys in question were really created for the NBA Noche Latina night in March, and Sarver got them out again for the Phoenix Suns to wear. Steve Nash, a Canadian citizen born in South Africa, and Los Suns player, condemned the bill. Nash has condemned the bill for being an abuse of civil liberties. The Los Suns players unanimously approved the jerseys, but Arizonans had a mixed reaction to the Los Suns jersey.
Article resources
AZcentral
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2010/05/04/20100504phoenix...