New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. took aim at the Orlando Magic for the organization's donation to a pro-Ron DeSantis group Wednesday.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. needled thefor the organization’s apparent donation to a super PAC that supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bid for president.
The Orlando Magic LTD donated $50,000 to Never Back Down Inc., which describes itself as a"grassroots movement to elect Governor Ron DeSantis for President in 2024." had the"receipt date" listed as June 26. A Magic spokesperson clarified that check was dated and delivered on May 19. DeSantis announced his intention to run for president on May 24.
"So the @OrlandoMagic who have a majority black roster, a black head coach, and a black GM decided it was a good idea to support a man that claims that slavery had personal benefits for the enslaved?" Nance wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.Orlando Magic LTD donated $25,000 to DeSantis in 2022 and Democratic Florida State Sen. Geraldine Thompson in 2020, according to OpenSecrets.org. Dan DeVos is the chairman of RDV Sports, which owns the Magic.
A spokesman for the Magic told USA Today the team doesn’t"publicly comment on political contributions." New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. reacts during a stop in play against the LA Clippers during the second half at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans April 1, 2023."To clarify, this gift was given before Governor DeSantis entered the presidential race," the Magic spokesperson said in a statement. "It was given as a Florida business in support of a Florida governor for the continued prosperity of Central Florida.
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