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Native Americans in Sports – Ben Strong

According to media reports, the last game of the 2021 NBA Finals series featuring the Milwaukee Bucks beating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 drew 12.5 million viewers.

Ben Strong, 34, is a Red Lake Nation member and his growing extended family of fans were among the viewers. However, Ben was notified that his contract wasn't renewed so he is out of work for the time being.

Ben was hired by the Phoenix Suns as a player development coach during the COVID-19 season of 2019-20. He had a full season during the 2020-21 season.

https://thecirclenews.org/profiles-native-americans-in-sports/native-americans-in-sports-ben-strong/?fbclid=IwAR0NZOJLZHopiADNA-8BUI4Snl0HDr0JtZHJEOhKVHXIGJOR66iEgcs8XT0

 

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