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This week Day 1 Radio sits down with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce. Pierce has been on the frontlines sharing his views on the current social unrest. During this conversation we discuss his activism, the renewed NBA season and Vince Carter’s retirement. Check it out and as always, rate, review and share! 1:20 - Pierce explains why he's been using his profile and platform to speak out not only for himself, but for his family and his people. 3:40 – LP is part of a committee leading NBA head coaches in discussions about race relations and history in America. He talks about being educated on the levels of systematic racism by different experts and organizations who have been in on the meetings as well.  10:00 - Pierce talks about how he's been talking to his young team about what's going on in the world and how quickly things can change. He also gets into how he is explaining to them that they are not exempt to anything just because they are rich and famous. 14:00 - Lloyd talks about how he understands all sides of the argument where it comes to whether or not the NBA should be re-starting their season in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest. He also speaks on why the NBA tends to handle societal issues that impact their players with a more progressive approach than other sports leagues. 19:45 - Coach Pierce breaks down what it’s like to be NBA head coach in a virtual space. 22:30 – LP explains how his team is handling the draft in the midst of a pandemic. 24:00 - Pierce tells us what it was like interacting with the recently retired Vince Carter on and off the court and what he thinks Carter will do next. 26:36 - Pierce has been listening to Nipsey Hussle, Public Enemy and Run the Jewels to keep him going over the last few months. 28:45 - Pierce played college basketball with Steve Nash, coached Steph Curry during his time with the Golden State Warriors and now coaches Hawks star Trae Young. Here he settles any barbershop debates on who is the best shooter among the three.  Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio