Donovan Mitchell Reacts To Jacob Blake Shooting, Demands Justice

Donovan Mitchell is speaking up for what he believes in.

BYAlexander ColeAug 24, 20201302 Views

Today, many woke up to the news that Jacob Blake, a man from Wisconsin, was currently in the hospital after being shot in the back by the police. It is yet another reminder of police brutality in the United States and many took to social media to explain just upset they are at what is going on. Big-name celebrities like Cardi B and 50 Cent have spoken out on the matter and now, NBA players are as well.

Donovan Mitchell was one of those players as he commented on the shooting with justified anger. Mitchell and various other players in the league have been kneeling for the anthem and wearing messages on their jerseys as a way to stand up for social justice. With this in mind, it's easy to see why Mitchell would feel like he should comment.

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"F THE GAMES AND PLAYOFFS!!! THIS IS SICK AND IS A REAL PROBLEM WE DEMAND JUSTICE! ITS CRAZY I DONT HAVE ANY WORDS BUT WTF MAN! THIS IS WHY WE DONT FEEL SAFE!!!!" he wrote.

As of right now, many have called for the cops involved in the shooting to be arrested although for now, there is no word on what will happen. Stay tuned for updates on this situation as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.