Magic's Jonathan Isaac Sparks Outcry After Refusal To Kneel

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Jonathan Isaac was also the only player who wouldn't put on a Black Lives Matter jersey.

Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac has caught quite a bit of flack on social media recently thanks to his refusal to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the Magic's first game inside of the bubble. In fact, Isaac was the only player who decided not to kneel during the National Anthem, which made his lack of BLM shirt stand out even more.

The only reason why this is a big story is because Isaac is the only player to not kneel thus far. Every single player has worn a Black Lives Matter shirt since the return of the league, making Isaac stick out like a sore thumb. In the image below, he looked quite out of place amongst his teammates.

As you can imagine, his actions led to quite a bit of reaction on social media, with many digging up old tweets that seem to suggest he has an alternative way at looking at the world, when compared to his teammates. For instance, Isaac once shared an opinion in which he felt the Central Park 5 were actually somewhat at fault for their own arrests. He has also been known to follow many far-right figures. 

On Twitter, there seemed to be two sides with many on the MAGA equation welcoming Isaac with open arms, all while actual NBA fans were upset that he wouldn't show solidarity with his teammates. Needless to say, the Magic locker room must be an interesting place right now.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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