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A reporter trying to ask James Harden and Russell Westbrook about political and societal issues was told by an NBA representative to ask 'basketball questions only.'

were speaking at a press conference when CNN reporter Christina Macfarlane asked a question regarding the ongoing controversy.

Upon making this inquiry to the two former MVPs, an NBA representative could then be heard, essentially, shutting Macfarlane’s question down.Macfarlane looked surprised that her question was being denied, saying, “It’s a legitimate question, this is an event that happened this week in the NBA.” NBA comment on Rockets postgame in Japan today: “A team representative inappropriately interjected to prevent CNN’s Christina Macfarlane from receiving an answer to her question. We’ve apologized to Ms. Macfarlane as this was inconsistent with how the NBA conducts media events.”Earlier this week, Morey posted the symbol of “Stand With Hong Kong,” an activist group that urges foreign intervention in the disputes.

 

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China to NBA Shut up and dribble 🏀

No ones kneeling to show their protest?🤔

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Update: The NBA says the team representative's behaviour was 'inconsistent with how the NBA conducts media events.'

Good.

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That's how it should be there athletes not politicians .AND NO BODY CARES ABOUT THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS...

Sports should not be related to politics! But the continue backing down will only fuel the curbing of totalitarianism. chinazism BoycottBlizzard

All about the Benjamin’s baby. Weird how so many NBA players are so outspoken about the USA but cant speak up about the issues in Hong Kong due to money I guess

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