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NBA’s Two Ukrainian Players Release Joint Statement On Russia Invasion

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The NBA's two Ukraine players, Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk, released a joint statement amid the scary Russia invasion of their homeland this week

20 February 2007: Basketballs are brought on to the court before the start of the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards defeated the Timberwolves 112-100.

On Wednesday night, it was reported all over the internet and news stations that Russia had invaded Ukraine, with many disturbing videos circulating.

In the wake of the Russia attack, the two Ukrainian NBA players, Sacramento Kings big man Alex Len and Toronto Raptors wing Svi Mykhailiuk, released a joint statement on the matter.

“A great tragedy befell our dear homeland Ukraine,” Len and Mykhailiuk said. “We categorically condemn the war. Ukraine is a peaceful, sovereign state inhabited by people who want to decide their own destiny. We pray for our families, friends, relatives and all the people who are in the territory of Ukraine.

Alex Len and Svi Mykhailiuk emigrated from Ukraine to the US in order to play basketball. Len played his college basketball at Maryland before getting drafted to the NBA, while Mykhailiuk was a star in Kansas’ program.
Both Ukraianian’s undoubtedly have friends and family still back in their homeland, and it’s impossible to even fathom what they’re going through at this time.
Prayers for Ukraine.

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