Magic Forward Jonathan Isaac Talks About Not Kneeling for the National Anthem or Wearing a Black Lives Matter T-Shirt

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac became the first NBA player to not kneel during the National Anthem in the Disney Bubble.  He also chose to not wear a Black Lives Matter t-shirt.

The 22-year-old ordained minister instead stood and prayed during the National Anthem.

Jonathan Isaac chose to stand for the National Anthem without a BLM shirt

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— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) July 31, 2020

After the Magic's 128-118 win over the Brooklyn Nets, everyone wanted to know why Isaac decided to stand and not wear a Black Lives Matter t-shirt.

Isaac, who had 16 points in the game, explained that his belief in God and his belief that kneeling or wearing a black lives matter t-shirt doesn't "go hand in hand with supporting black lives."

Jonathan Isaac became the first #NBA player inside the bubble to stand during the national anthem. He also chose not to wear a #BlackLivesMatter shirt

After the game the first question he fielded was "Do you believe Black Lives Matter?"

He responded: "Absolutely."

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— Daren Stoltzfus (@DarenStoltzfus) July 31, 2020

More from @JJudahIsaac after his decision to stand for the national anthem and not to wear a #BlackLivesMatter shirt for the first Magic game inside the #NBABubble

"I'm black. I grew up black. I have a black little brother that lives in America. I'm not for racism." pic.twitter.com/rsyqXh7Zws

— Daren Stoltzfus (@DarenStoltzfus) July 31, 2020

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.  Kneel if you want, stand if you want.  Nobody should catch any heat for doing either.

I think we can all show respect for the size of Isaac's balls.  Whatever your personal beliefs you can admit what he did wasn't an easy thing to do.