Name Changes Don't Signify Change - a podcast by Ric Bucher, NBA insider; Ryan Hollins, ESPN; Will Blackmon, FS1/Fox Radio

In an episode of Bucher, Friendless, Ric examines why changing the racially insensitive name of an NFL or MLB franchise might make us feel like a move toward equality but is more gesture than action. How Cam Newton is received as the new quarterback of the New England Patriots and whether or not Makur Maker inspires more NBA-caliber athletes to choose historically black universities and colleges will be a far better indicator of whether today's protests lead to any real, lasting change. Also: why it's wrong to let Anthony Davis suggest the Los Angeles Lakers are better positioned now to win a ring thanks to the shutdown.

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