Summary: In the past week, professional athletes have been at the center of a national debate about political protest. An ongoing protest during the playing of the national anthem by NFL players, as well as Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry’s passing on a White House invitation, have both drawn rebukes from President Trump. Athletes across the country have spoken out on the issue — including the Portland Trailblazers’ Damian Lillard. He joins us to reflect on the role athletes play in political conversations.
