Naomi Osaka’s silence speaks volumes

But money isn’t our only measure of well-being, nor should it be. When conservative personality Laura Ingraham told NBA star LeBron James to “shut up and dribble” in 2018, her comment was rightfully seen as dehumanizing and rejected out of hand. James had the right to speak out, or, more precisely, later kneel down; Osaka has a parallel right to stay quiet and play her sport, especially if subjecting herself to press inquisition is painful and damaging to her mental health.