If you haven’t heard, the Brooklyn Nets have officially hired Steve Nash as their new coach. My social media feeds instantly flooded celebrating the Nets’s newest addition.
Given my self-identified role as a social justice warrior, I stress the importance of being aware of the world around you through educating yourself through news.
During today’s daily scrolls, an article headlining: “Charles Barkley ‘disappointed’ in those arguing white privilege played role in Steve Nash hiring” caught my attention!
The devil’s advocate in me started to brainstorm; how could this famous,loved ball player face criticism for earning his dream job?
Barkley clarifies that he approves of the Net’s new coach, but feels disappointed that qualifying candidates of color with much more were so quickly grazed over.
Steve Nash has no coaching experience, he’s just one of the many iconic basketball players who dominated the court.
The majority NBA coaches are White. Bringing awareness to this is important. The NBA should be wise in their selecting qualified, diverse individuals.
Where I understand Barkley’s point, it’s unfair to play tic for tac. Only time will tell if Steve Nash conquers the job as well as his competitors do.
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