Empty the Bench

Over the last few days we’ve seen an outpouring of positive reaction to Barack Obama’s victory on Tuesday. The response has been especially strong in the NBA, a profession comprised of more visible African-American men than most. Of course, the election should have had nothing to do with race, but the victory certainly does. It’s an important and historic moment for African-American men, like JFK’s victory was an important moment for Catholics. When a previously marginalized demographic achieves a new level of political achievement and representation, it’s always a proud American moment.

I’m not an especially political man, and this is not a political blog, but tracking NBA personalities is certainly within ETB’s domain. Here’s what two of the classier guys in the NBA, LeBron James and Chris Bosh, had to say about the election this week:

(Hat tip to AOL Fanhouse)

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