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SB1070

05.18.10

Phil Jackson’s Comments Draw Protestors Outside Staples Center phil jackson, SB1070, Suns News | (0)
by Elie SeckbachFiled under: Lakers, Suns, NBA Playoffs, NBA VideosLOS ANGELES -- Minutes before the Lakers and Suns took center court at the Staples Center, there were some tense moments outside of the arena as protesters opposing Arizona's new illegal immigration law demonstrated in response to recent comments made by Lakers head coach Phil Jackson. It was a peaceful gathering, but it did feature some heated arguments. Check out the video after the jump. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
05.05.10

Suns to Wear ‘Los Suns’ Jerseys in Protest of Arizona’s Immigration Law Alvin Gentry, Jerry Colangelo, Robert Sarver, SB1070, Steve Kerr, Steve Nash, Suns News | (0)
by Sam AmickFiled under: Spurs, Suns, NBA Playoffs PHOENIX -- When it comes to home team signage inside the US Airways Center, the "Los Suns" jerseys that Phoenix will wear for Game 2 Wednesday night are mild by comparison. After all, this is the same venue where a front row Phoenix fanatic donned a fake Spurs jersey for Game 1 that read "The San Antonio Sucks." But the Suns' decision to don their Spanish language tops is infinitely more inflammatory because of what it will represent, a stance that owner Robert Sarver made abundantly clear in a statement released to the media Tuesday. ...