AP Interview: Heat's Leonard stands for anthem, explains why
Last updated 8/1/2020 at 2:31pm
TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Meyers Leonard has a brother who served two tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone loaded with Navy SEALs who are his friends.
He also makes this clear: "I absolutely believe Black Lives Matter," he said.
Still, Leonard simply could not bring himself to kneel for the national anthem.
Wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt over a jersey that he ordered to say "Equality," and as all other coaches and players around him knelt, Leonard stood for the play...
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