Orlando Magic's Controversial Donation to Ron DeSantis: NBA Players' Union Reacts

2023-08-04 07:06:03

Donald Trump’s internal campaign opponent: Ron DeSantis.

The NBA team Orlando Magic donated money to support a Republican campaign group. Much to the displeasure of the players’ union.

Orlando – The players’ union of the North American professional basketball league NBA has sharply criticized a money donation from the Orlando Magic to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

“A political donation by the Orlando Magic is alarming given the beneficiary’s recent comments and policies,” the union said in a statement.

According to US elections officials, the organization donated $50,000 to a campaign group run by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s internal party opponent. According to the players’ union, the donation from the US team, for which the German internationals Franz and Moritz Wagner are playing, does not represent any support from the players for the recipient.

While NBA governors, players and staff have the right to express their personal political views through donations and statements as well, “However, if donations are made on behalf of an entire team, with the money being earned through the labor of the employees, the onus is on it for the team owners to consider the different values and perspectives of the employees and players.” dpa

A statement from the NBPA on the Orlando Magic’s recent political donations.

Official statement: pic.twitter.com/JQEk0V4Ztl

— NBPA (@TheNBPA) August 3, 2023