Sports10/17/2025The Guardian

Most athletes have chosen to ‘shut up and dribble’ over Gaza | Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva

Most athletes have chosen to ‘shut up and dribble’ over Gaza | Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva

The article discusses the lack of public statements from North American athletes regarding Israel's assault on Gaza, which has been characterized as a genocide by human rights groups, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, and the United Nations. The authors argue that this silence is shaped by fear, sponsorship, and the policing of speech, despite the outspoken nature of athletes like LeBron James on other social and political issues. The article highlights the contrast between the willingness of athletes to speak out on some topics and their reluctance to address the situation in Gaza, which the authors view as a concerning trend.

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