Opinion: The NBA can help in trying times – here are some ways
Andy Dolich
Andy Dolich was president of business operations for the Memphis Grizzlies for seven years and held executive positions in the NFL, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse over five decades of leadership in the sports industry. He is COO of the Fan Controlled Football League and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies.
One suggestion: The NBA could help to repair the breach between communities of color and their police departments by hosting a national forum that features NBA players and diverse leaders of national law enforcement.
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