Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has also declined to be vaccinated against Covid
Basketball star Jonathan Isaac has revealed details of a book he is writing alongside conservative pundit Ben Shapiro which will include details on why he refused to take the knee.
The 24-year-old from The Bronx has teamed up with the media company of Shapiro, The Daily Wire, to put together the work titled ‘Why I Stand’, which will be released on May 17.
As the Black Lives Matter movement gained strength in 2020 after the killing of George Floyd, many NBA athletes took the knee during the national anthem as part of a trend started earlier by NFL outcast Colin Kaepernick as a protest against police brutality.
Sticking to his beliefs, however, Isaac, who is also African-American, declined to join them while citing his Christian faith.
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“We’re honored to have Jonathan Isaac join us as one of DW Book’s first authors,” stated Shapiro.
“His faith in God, love of country, and personal courage have already inspired millions of Americans and we cannot wait to share his story with our members and the rest of the world.”