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How Did They Protest?
Before the game, the team is in their practice jerseys. But a secret is hidden beneath these jerseys. Underneath, every player is wearing an inside out jersey. They are wearing these to not show the Clippers logo.
LA Clippers Take Off Practice Jerseys And Wear Their Jerseys Inside Out in Protest.
Inside Out Jerseys
The LA Clippers wear their jerseys inside out during an in game peaceful protest. The Clippers gathered at center court before a 118-97 Game 4 loss in their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors and took off their Clippers warm-up shirts and left them there. They then warmed up wearing inside-out red shooting shirts that did not display the Clippers name or logo. During the game, players wore black arm or wrist bands and black socks.
Here is a Better View of the Jerseys
In the Clippers' locker room before the game, "We are one" was written on the dry-erase board, which was the message players and coaches talked about before taking the court.
Why Did They Protest?
The LA Clippers Team protested because of Donald Sterling's racist remarks against African Americans and players on his team. Donald Sterling was ultimately banned from the NBA because of the phone call with his girlfriend, which is very vulgar and full of hate.