Espn S Ramona Shelburne Apologizes For Suggesting Race Played Role In Anthony Davis Backlash
During an appearance on ESPN Los Angeles’ “Mason and Ireland” show, Shelburne said the situation with the Pelicans was “very charged” because Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, is an African American unlike most of his peers and the Pelicans are located in the south. Paul went public with Davis’ request in January ahead of the 2019 trade deadline, resulting in a $50,000 fine from the NBA. Davis remained a member of the Pelicans through the end of the 2018-19 season before being sent to the Lakers this past summer....