David J. Leonard

David J. Leonard is an associate professor in the Department of Comparative Ethnic Studies at Washington State University. His next book (SUNY Press) is on the NBA after the November 2004 brawl during a Pacers-Pistons game at the The Palace of Auburn Hills (Michigan).

All-White Basketball League: Bringing Segregation Back All-White Basketball League: Bringing Segregation Back

If not for the incessant backlash against NBA players, the all-white All-American Basketball Alliance would never have gotten off the ground.

Feb 2, 2010 / Column / Dave Zirin and David J. Leonard

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