Suppose there were affirmative action for the National Basketball Association. What would it look like? Before we address that question, we must ask: why would anyone even think of such a policy? It is simple. We want an NBA that "looks like America." Right now, this league does not at all fit that bill. Blacks are only 13% of the population, yet they constitute something like 80% of the players.
How About Affirmative Action for the NBA?
How About Affirmative Action for the NBA?
How About Affirmative Action for the NBA?
Suppose there were affirmative action for the National Basketball Association. What would it look like? Before we address that question, we must ask: why would anyone even think of such a policy? It is simple. We want an NBA that "looks like America." Right now, this league does not at all fit that bill. Blacks are only 13% of the population, yet they constitute something like 80% of the players.