The detainment of Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has sparked debates from all corners of the sports and political world, including from Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Jonathan Isaac — a power forward drafted by the Magic with the 6th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft — weighed in on the recently released body camera footage of Tyreek Hill’s detainment prior to the Dolphins season opener on Sunday, September 8, and said it should be shown to the Black youth of America as an example of how not to act.
“All love to [Tyreek] Hill, thank God the situation ended peacefully… but this should be shown to every black boy on how not to act when being pulled over, respectfully,” Isaac posted.
“It’s immature as Black men to put our lives in the hands of officers in this way! Especially when you’re of his caliber. Neither side has an obligation to be nice… but 9.99 times out of 10 you gone get what you give with LE. especially when you’re being pulled over for a valid reason… That’s fair… There are unjust exceptions/escalations of course. This wasn’t anyone’s best moment on both sides. A nothing burger IMO,” he concluded.
Since being drafted by the Magic in 2017, Isaac has spent all five of his NBA seasons with the team, largely as a role player. Last season, for example, Isaac appeared in 58 games but started in just two, averaging 15.8 minutes per game, alongside 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
At this time, while no lawsuits have been filed, Hill and his agent Drew Rosenhaus have indicated that they’re considering all options, including potential litigation.
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