2000 first-round pick Etan Thomas challenged Nelly for his decision to perform at Donald Trump celebration
St. Louis rapper Nelly recently came under fire for deciding to perform at Monday's inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump.The rapper posted on X: “I’m not doing this for money. I’m doing this cause it’s an honor. I respect the office. It don’t matter who is in office. The same way our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, have to go to war and have to put their life on the line for whoever is in office.
Among those to join in the criticism was former NBA player Etan Thomas, who is known for speaking on social justice issues such as racism and police brutality. Here's what Thomas posted in response to Nelly: "I would’ve rather you said you just did it for the money. “Show me where he’s a white supremacist” ?"
Thomas was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 12 pick in 2000. He played 11 seasons with stops with the Washington Wizards, Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks. Thomas has never shied from saying he is more than an athlete. He's published two books that focus on issues outside the sports realm.Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with previous stops at The Athletic and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has covered six NBA Finals, one Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament.
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