Chris Bosh and Draymond Green explain why you should fight for gender equality
For the second consecutive year, the NBA is partnering with LeanIn.org to promote gender equality, with a focus on helping men discover ways they can help in the fight to support the women in their lives.
This year's campaign features some pretty heavy hitters in the basketball world, including Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh, says he applies the "team concept" he's learned in the NBA to his household:
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has a ton of fans, what with his team's popularity and all, but none of them can hold a candle to Mary Babers-Green, Draymond's mother. If you're not a Twitter user, you probably don't know just how awesome she is. But Green will tell you:
Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon made history when she joined the bench in San Antonio. To hear Hammon tell it, however, Gregg Popovich is the real "barrier breaker". Hammon is being humble, of course; like Pop says, she's a great coach who knows the game, and that's what mattered to him. Yet it highlights the importance of having the support of your peers:
As commissioner Adam Silver points out, the Spurs aren't here to change the world. simply recognize that diversity makes for the best team (via USA TODAY Sports):
“They (the Spurs) didn’t set out just to be progressive or break barriers. They want the best possible team. Their goal is to win championships. They recognize they put themselves in the best possible position to win championships by promoting the values of inclusion, respect and equality in the workplace.”
That commitment to equality today is laying the groundwork for tomorrow's leaders -- like Utah Jazz wing Gordon Hayward's adorable daughter. For Hayward, being an NBA player is important. Being a dad, however, is paramount:
And even more members of the NBA's extended family took to social media to share in the message:
My family is everything. Proud to do my part for the women in my life. #LeanInTogether https://t.co/UzkmUFjqcM pic.twitter.com/URgvmiTR0P
— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) March 24, 2016
My mom helped me become the man I am today. Proud to do my part for the women in my life. #LeanInTogether pic.twitter.com/wzYrYHwrrL
— Trey Lyles (@TreyMambaLyles) March 24, 2016
My family is most important to me. Proud to #LeanInTogether for gender equality. https://t.co/aVrKY1ShJQ pic.twitter.com/TWWTCyBvix
— Thad Young (@yungsmoove21) March 24, 2016
It's critical to note that this isn't an attack on anyone personally. No one is saying you're a bad person, believe us. Instead, it's this: There are little things we can all do that will make a big impact -- things we might not consider on our own.
The best among us can still do a little better each day. That's not criticism; it's called "being human."
