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NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton has been suspended from attending basketball games at his alma mater - Gonzaga University. The reason is simple: John Stockton refuses to follow the mask mandate. NBA players (and athletes in general) have an influence over youth that is unbreakable and can be life-changing. This is why athletes have a moral responsibility to follow science and promote the health of the public at large.
In the brief highlight below by CNN, news anchors speak to the issue at hand. Additionally, the commentary is offered by legendary NBA player Kareem Abdul Jabbar regarding the misleading behavior of John Stockton along with the detriment that can occur among youth and family members who follow bad advice:
Kareem states important statistics among youth and professional athletes. 73% of youth follow the advice of athletes. That is an enormous statistic. Therefore, the duty is with the athletes to adhere to science and promote health among society. That is a moral responsibility. But it should also be a personal responsibility too.
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