Thread by @nancylevine

Yesterday, GOP Sen. JD Vance and Elon Musk called out Mark Cuban and the @dallasmavs on diversity and inclusion. Musk called DEI ‘the definition of racism.’

In Nov, Media Matters reported that ads on X for the @NBA Mexico appeared next to posts with white nationalist hashtags.

Both Elon Musk and JD Vance were apparently triggered by Mark Cuban's thread in support of DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion. So they clapped back at Cuban with silly questions about the @dallasmavs, the @NBA team Cuban owns.

https://x.com/mcuban/status/1742690628465484204?s=20

In November, Media Matters reported that ads for the @NBA Mexico appeared next to white nationalist posts on X. Screenshots showed NBA superstars Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama next to white nationalist posts. Elon Musk sued @mmfa for its reporting.

https://x.com/mmfa/status/1725566933213294860?s=20

The @NBA has made a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion, principles of which are under attack by Elon Musk who posted "DEI must DIE."

The @NBA maintains a partnership with Elon Musk's X, according to a post by @xDaily from April.

https://x.com/xDaily/status/1649116443684765702?s=20

In 2020, the @NBA announced it had extended its partnership with Twitter. The partnership apparently continued after Musk bought Twitter and rebranded to X, as evidenced by X CEO Linda Yaccarino celebrating the NBA on X. Branded hashtag remains: #NBAX

https://x.com/NBA/status/1214948036478193664?s=20

Media Matters reported in November, showing ads for NBA Mexico featuring screenshots of NBA superstars Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama next to white nationalist posts.

The @NBA has not commented. Its partnership with Elon Musk's X apparently remains intact.

#NBA #NBAX

A source from an @NBA team messaged me:

"Elon is a very dangerous oligarch who has great influence in this culture. Don’t expect the NBA to do much if it has an effect on their bottom line."

The #NBA should take a stand, speak up for the Mavs and diversity.