“A Lot of People Who Crushed Kaepernick for Kneeling Are Putting Provorov on a Pedestal”: Colin Kaepernick Fans Express Harsh Dissent After NHL Star Ivan Provorov’s Recent Comments Go Viral
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 26: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of their preseason football game at Levi’s Stadium on August 26, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Flyers strive to be inclusive and support the LGBTQ+ community. And as is the tradition, they planned to host their Pride Night games this year too. However, their defenseman, Ivan Provorov, refused to wear an LGBTQ Pride jersey during the team’s warm-ups. He received a lot of support and criticism from many people. Some even dragged the NFL star player and activist Colin Kaepernick into the discussion.
“I respect everybody and I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion.”
Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov on refusing to wear a rainbow jersey for warm ups during “Pride Night” due to his Russian Orthodox faith.
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This happened during a warmup of a pregame. Even though Provorov did not wear the team-sanctioned attire, the team allowed him to play in the game. Numerous fans on the internet were upset that the Russian player was let off easy compared to the when former San Francisco 49ers QB took the knee.
What happened when Colin Kaepernick revolted?
To protest against police brutality and racial injustice against African American in the U.S.A., the second-round pick of the 2011 NFL draft sat during the playing of the national anthem in 2016. Then he knelt to it. As the 2016 season progressed, other NFL joined the movement.
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 15: Eli Harold #58, Colin Kaepernick #7 and Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest on the sideline, during the anthem, prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 16, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the 49ers 45-16. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
The movement gained a lot of traction and pulled reactions and criticisms alike. While former president Barack Obama defended him, Donald Trump criticized him. When the 35-year-old failed to sign with any team after he hit free agency, he filed a formal grievance and accused team owners of keeping him out of the league.
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Therefore, Kaep became a figure of contention for many. However, in 2020, after the death of George Floyd, the commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, issued an apology in his favor.
Fans believe that the former QB was wronged
There were many fans who reacted to Provorov’s decision. Some fans respected the 26-year-old’s decision while others did not like how Kaepernick was slammed for doing something he believed in.
A lot of people who crushed Kaepernick for kneeling are putting Provorov on a pedestal, and vice versa.
Either believe in people being able to stand for what they believe in or stop using athletes and celebrities to validate your beliefs.
— Jaron Guiley (@IRONRANGER218) January 18, 2023
I don't care that he doesn't want to promote pride and wear the jersey. Now, let him face the proper consequences.
I guarantee they won't be as severe as they were for Kaepernick, a man with a real reason to protest.
— TheFrenchCheeseMuseum (@FrenchChsMuseum) January 18, 2023
Ironically, the same people praising Ivan Provorov for standing up for what he believes probably didn’t have the same praise for Colin Kaepernick.
— Mike Jones (@nuttyskadork) January 18, 2023
Notice how most of these knuckle draggers defending Provorov are the same ones that were calling for Kaepernick to be kicked out of the NFL.
— Josh (@PabuOG) January 18, 2023
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Remember what happened to Colin Kaepernick when he decided to stay true to himself. Provorov is going to come out of this squeaky clean while a black man was pushed out of his league. https://t.co/O662Hdk7qX
— sh00n (@KATSENHAKER0N) January 18, 2023
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Flyers coach John Torotorella said that he would not bench Provorov and supports his beliefs and decisions. “With Provy, he’s being true to himself and to his religion.”
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