Tengo tanto respeto por Los Phoenix Suns.
Los Suns will wear their Spanish heritage uniforms as a sign of solidarity with the Latino community that the Arizona government seeks to persecute with their new immigration law.
Los Suns owner Roberto Sarver said, "However intended, the result of passing this law is that our basic principles of equal rights and protection under the law are being called into question."
The NBA said that the law is "disappointing and disturbing" and asked for it to be changed or dropped altogether.
NBA Players Association leader Billy Hunter said, "We applaud the actions of Phoenix Suns players and management and join them in taking a stand against the misguided efforts of Arizona lawmakers."
Under the new law, Los Suns guard Leandro Barbosa of Brazil would be a suspect based on his accent and appearance. Steve Nash's wife Alejandra Amarilla would be a suspect in Phoenix based on the fact that she appears to be and is of South American descent. 41.5% of Phoenix citizens are also Hispanics and Latinos who face similar discrimination and racial profiling by the Arizona government and police.
It would be great if Los San Antonio Spurs joined in the uniform protest since they too have a large Latino fan base and already have worn Los Spurs jerseys in the past.
Either way, I was rooting hard against Los Suns in these playoffs because of the law. Now I see 12 reasons to root for them in uniform, not to mention a conscientious owner who isn't afraid to take a stand against the racial profiling policies of his own state.
Gracias Los Suns!
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