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NBA All-Star David West on the walkout and standing up to racism, exploitation

Retired NBA All Star and 2x champion David West on the NBA walkout, the NCAA’s cartel, and rejecting the demonization of China.

David West, a retired two-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Champion, discusses the NBA walkout over racist police violence; the challenges of activism in pro sports; his involvement in a new league challenging the NCAA’s exploitation of young players; the neocon attacks on the NBA over China, and more.

Guest: David West. Retired 15-year NBA player; two-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Champion; and chief operating officer of the Professional Collegiate League.

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