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New York, June 25 (IANS) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, NBA Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Oris Stuart and other league officials recently met with NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts, NBPA President Chris Paul, NBPA First Vice President Andre Iguodala and several players to further advance the leagues collective response to the social justice issues in the United States.

Wednesday's meeting was part of ongoing discussions between the NBA and the Players Association to address the game's role in facilitating solutions to the persistent inequities plaguing the Black community.

The group that met agreed in principle that the goal of the season restart in Orlando will be to take collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice.

Conversations also covered strategies to increase Black representation across the NBA and its teams, ensure greater inclusion of Black-owned and operated businesses across NBA business activities, and form an NBA foundation to expand educational and economic development opportunities across the Black community.

While specific plans were not finalised, there was broad alignment about the direction and priorities of the efforts, especially with regard to supporting players' activism and leadership.

"The issues of systemic racism and police brutality in our country need to end," said Paul.

"As a union of NBA players and as a league, it is our job to use our collective platform to both put a spotlight on those issues and work to effect change.

"As players, we have taken a leadership role when it comes to using our voices and implementing practical solutions, but there is much work ahead both in Orlando and long-term to continue the momentum and bring about real, long-lasting change to our society," he added.

"The league and the players are uniquely positioned to have a direct impact on combating systemic racism in our country, and we are committed to collective action to build a more equal and just society," said Silver.

"A shared goal of our season restart will be to use our platform in Orlando to bring attention to these important issues of social justice. We look forward to engaging in ongoing conversations with the players and their association about our joint leaguewide initiative and thank Michele, Chris and the other players for their leadership toward creating meaningful, long-term/ change."

--IANS

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