The NBA and NBPATuesday’s announcement included a plan to encourage respect at all levels in basketball with the “Respect for the Game”.
Respect and dignity are core values for both the individuals and the institutions. NBA and NBPAIn a joint statement, Tamika Tremaglio (NBPA Executive Director) and Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner) stated that they were satisfied with the outcome.
“With the beginning of the new NBA season, it is time to renew our commitment towards promoting healthy, courteous relationships between players, coaches and referees as well as fans, parents, and supporters throughout the game.”
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The NBA logo was displayed during Game 3 at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, May 6, 2022.
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The NBA, NBPA, and USA Basketball will collaborate with community partners, including National Basketball Coaches Association, National Basketball Referees Association, USA Basketball, and USA Basketball, to ensure that the program’s five pillars are adhered to. NBA.comThey are:
- Promotion of mutual respect in work environments, arenas, communities, and other places where athletes, coaches, and teams compete.
- Respecting the dignity and honor of all players, coaches and referees, as well as fans, staff and volunteers, and being a positive role model for all.
- Promoting inclusion and diversity by respecting spaces, actions, opinions and other people.
- Encourage and celebrate transparency, accountability, fair and honest communication.
- We want to create a community that is kind and collaborative, where everyone feels safe and empowered to achieve their full potential without fear of retribution.
LeBron James of Los Angeles Lakers in a game against New Orleans Pelicans, April 1, 2022, at Crypto.Com Arena Los Angeles.
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The NBA, NBPA and NBPA will also be making Youth basketball: Your effortsTo make sure the program is mentioned in all communications and outreach.
The Jr. NBA Leagues will include a “pledge to respect” and will have positive coaching panels.
Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ guard, takes the ball up the court in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game 5 at the NBA Finals San Francisco June 13th 2022.
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NBA referees condemned violent acts against officials in sports during June, including one 72-year-old. youth umpireA coach punched a player and a soccer official in El Salvador was attacked, resulting in jaw surgery.
The NBAIn 2006, the “Respect for the Game” policy was adopted.
This report was contributed by The Associated Press.
