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There was a shocking incident when a black American man was shot by a white police officer in front of a young child. American athletes are protesting racism and refusing to play.

This is reporter Lee Jeong-chan.

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Milwaukee players, with only one win left for the NBA Eastern District semifinals, made a statement in front of the camera ahead of the match.

[Sterling Brown/Milwaukee Guard: I saw a shocking video of our home, Wisconsin Police, shooting seven shots on Blake's back. Nothing has changed with the many demands against racism. Therefore, we cannot play today.]

Starting with Milwaukee, players from other teams have announced their intention to refuse to play, and all three NBA playoffs scheduled for today (27th) have been postponed.

[Kenny Smith/NBA Commentator: To support the players, I won't be broadcasting today.]

NBA commentator Kenny Smith joined the protest while leaving during the air.

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All women's pro basketball scheduled for today have also been postponed.

The Washington players wore shirts with the victim's name on the chest and seven bullet marks on the back.

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boycott process is spreading more and more, with declarations of refusal to participate in professional football and professional baseball as well, and female tennis star Naomi Osaka announced his intention to abstain from the competition he was playing.

(Video editing: Nam Il)