Former Bucks head coach George Karl believes the team’s social justice efforts helped flip the state blue.
Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach George Karl believes the team’s social efforts deserve credit for Joe Biden’s victory in Wisconsin. The Democratic presidential state carried the crucial swing state, which President Donald Trump had flipped red four years ago. Biden, who was also declared the winner in Michigan, another crucial state of the so-called Blue Wall that had voted Republican in 2016, trailed in Wisconsin as vote counting began but made up ground and was declared the winner 49.4 percent to 48.8 percent with over 98 percent of votes counted. Karl was pleased with the result, which is being contested by the Trump campaign, and attributed it to the Bucks players’ efforts in campaigning for social justice and racial equality, a message he felt was particular resounding with the young voters. « Good to se Wisconsin flip in this election, » the veteran NBA head coach tweeted. « I like to believe the Bucks effort this summer in helping prioritize social justice had an impact here, especially with younger voters. » In the wake of George Floyd’s killing on May 25, several NBA players were vocal in demanding social changes and calling for an end to racial discrimination.
