DeSantis dunks on NBA players for attacking Magic donation: 'NBA took a break from protesting our anthem'

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back at the National Basketball Association (NBA) after they attacked the Orlando Magic organization for donating to his political action committee (PAC).

DeSantis shot back at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) after it published a press release attacking the Orlando Magic for backing the Floridian presidential candidate.

"It appears the NBA took a break from protesting our anthem and bending the knee to Communist China to chirp about my policies," DeSantis tweeted on Friday.

NBA PLAYERS UNION CALLS ORLANDO MAGIC'S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION ‘ALARMING’

The Thursday statement by the NBPA attacked the Orlando Magic LLC for donating $50,000 to DeSantis' Never Back Down PAC.

"A political contribution from the Orlando Magic is alarming given recent comments and policies of its beneficiary," the NBPA statement read. "NBA governors, players and personnel have the right to express their personal political views, including through donations and statements."

"However, if contributions are made on behalf of an entire team, using money earned through the labor of its employees, it is incumbent upon the team governors to consider the diverse values and perspectives of staff and players," the players continued.

"The Magic’s donation does not represent player support for the recipient," they added.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired back at the National Basketball Association (NBA) after they attacked the Orlando Magic organization for donating to his political action committee (PAC). (Reuters)

According to the Federal Elections Commission, the donation from the Magic listed the