Phoenix Suns are appreciated vol. "Los Suns"

[moe200069]

Tue May 04, 2010 7:10 pm EDT
[h2]Suns to wear 'Los Suns' uniforms to honor Phoenix's Latino community[/h2]
By Trey Kerby

In general, people in the sports world keep their political leanings to themselves. Sure, there are a few guys who regularly speak out on political issues, but for the most part that's considered bad business. As Michael Jordan put it, "Republicans buy shoes too." That's why what the Phoenix Suns are doing is so amazing.

The team will be wearing its "Los Suns" jerseys for Wednesday night's Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs "to honor [the] Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation." Awesome.

The decision to wear the jerseys came from way up the corporate ladder, as team owner Robert Sarver suggested the team wear their Noche Latina alternates.

Sarver, who was born and raised in Tucson, said frustration with the federal government's failure to deal with the illegal immigration issue led to the passage of what he called "a flawed state law."

"However intended, the result of passing the law is that our basic principles of equal rights and protection under the law are being called into question," he said, "and Arizona's already struggling economy will suffer even further setbacks at a time when the state can ill-afford them."


The Suns voted on the jerseys and unanimously decided to wear them for Cinco De Mayo. As if he weren't likeable enough, Phoenix guard Steve Nash(notes) succinctly summed up the Suns' feelings on the issue.

"I think it's fantastic," Nash said after Tuesday's practice. "I think the law is very misguided. I think it's, unfortunately, to the detriment of our society and our civil liberties. I think it's very important for us to stand up for things we believe in. As a team and as an organization, we have a lot of love and support for all of our fans. The league is very multicultural. We have players from all over the world, and our Latino community here is very strong and important to us."


And it's not just the Suns who are speaking out on this issue.
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is on board, and the team even tried to get their "Los Spurs" jerseys, though it was too late to do so. When asked for approval to wear the jerseys, the NBA "was all for it," said Suns general manager Steve Kerr. Furthermore, NBA Players Association executive director Billy Hunter issued a press release, denouncing the law.

The recent passage of the new immigration law in Arizona is disappointing and disturbing. The National Basketball Players Association strongly supports the repeal or immediate modification of this legislation. Any attempt to encourage, tolerate or legalize racial profiling is offensive and incompatible with basic notions of fairness and equal protection. A law that unfairly targets one group is ultimately a threat to all.

We applaud the actions of Phoenix Suns players and management and join them in taking a stand against the misguided efforts of Arizona lawmakers. We are consulting with our members and our player leadership to determine the most effective way for our union to continue to voice our opposition to this legislation.


It's not much, just an extra three letters on the front of a tanktop, but it means a lot more. As Kerr said, the Suns want to "make sure that people understand that we know what's going on and we don't agree with the law itself." For a sports team, that's huge.

dont know if this is late, or if it belongs in the S&T forum but whatevs, this is a pretty political debate.

og link here: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Suns-will-wear-Los-Suns-unis-to-honor-Phoenix-;_ylt=AldrlJGJD7z_9ndIpwGbbes5nYcB?urn=nba,238682

although i'm a warrior fan at heart, it's always fun to watch the steve nash-run suns.  this is definitely appreciated.

any state > Arizona. 

 

[Zephyr1983]

shouldnt it be "Los Sol" or something?
Im no spanish speaker but it seems dumb to honor the latino community with something that doesnt make sense

 

[enlightendespot]

Thats pretty

I'd cop a jersey.

This more than just bball, its about a major community in the U.S.

 

[mr jordan04]

 

[shaunhillftw49]

Nash was on PTI today supporting the move.

 

[enlightendespot]

Originally Posted by Zephyr1983

shouldnt it be "Los Sol" or something?

Nah bruh, usually folks thats speak other languages still say the team mascot with the name it is said officially.
Like my family in Paris say Le Bulls. Not Le Taureau.

  

 

[air ih zona]

Orale

 

[AZwildcats]

 

[oh you mad]

 

[speakup23]

Originally Posted by Zephyr1983

shouldnt it be "Los Sol" or something?
Im no spanish speaker but it seems dumb to honor the latino community with something that doesnt make sense

Names dont get translated broski

 

[2o6]

Originally Posted by enlightendespot

Originally Posted by Zephyr1983

shouldnt it be "Los Sol" or something?

Nah bruh, usually folks thats speak other languages still say the team mascot with the name it is said officially.
Like my family in Paris say Le Bulls. Not Le Taureau.

  

its a pronoun.

 

[thizz marley]

this is why the suns are my favorite team.

 

[thizz marley]

this is why the suns are my favorite team.

 

[oo the roc oo]

Appreciated!!!

 

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

Originally Posted by moe200069



any state > Arizona. 

im disgusted with the law Arizona is trying to pass  but lets not forget one thing.

Ohio is still a state in the country.

Any other state not named Ohio > Arizona > Ohio

 

[Zephyr1983]

Originally Posted by enlightendespot

Nah bruh, usually folks thats speak other languages still say the team mascot with the name it is said officially.
Like my family in Paris say Le Bulls. Not Le Taureau.

  

interesting.
i gotta say tho, Le Taureau seems way cooler haha

 

[shaunhillftw49]

Originally Posted by Cedric Ceballos 1995 Lakers

Originally Posted by moe200069



any state > Arizona. 

im disgusted with the law Arizona is trying to pass  but lets not forget one thing.

Ohio is still a state in the country.

Any other state not named Ohio > Arizona > Ohio

Wyoming>Ohio

 

[hieu23]

how come everything on NT is now just a repost of what was on the front page of Yahoo.....getting really tired of these.

on topic: i wouldn't buy that jersey.

 

[memphisboi55]

Cool.

 

[gucci mane]

SI SE PUEDE!!!!

 

[951guero]

¡El pueblo unido, jamás será vencido!

 

[sirius lee handsome]

Suns ownership apear to be on the correct side of this debate, but this still seems somewhat patronizing to me

 

[air ih zona]

W.tf? now Arizona is almost as 'bad' as Ohio

 

[jerome in the house]

Hiroshima 1945 > Ohio

 

[ninjahood]

god i wish they would just go back to da mid 90's jerseys....