NBA coaches, players react to ruling in Jacob Blake shooting

Several NBA coaches and players reacted to the news that the police officer that shot Jacob Blake in August will not face any criminal charges.

From Steve Nash to Tyronn Lue and Kawhi Leonard, they all expressed their disappointment and frustration for the decision.

“When the votings come out on those laws, just try to be educated. Talk to city and state senates. It takes time. Hopefully in the future, we can get these guys to stop releasing fire on us. It’s sad.”

Kawhi Leonard on no charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake. pic.twitter.com/lAiHnxJpTc
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 6, 2021

Ty Lue on whether there's been talk within the team on the Jacob Blake case: "We haven't had a chance to discuss it… it's something we'll discuss once we have the whole team together."
— Mirjam Swanson (@MirjamSwanson) January 6, 2021

Quin Snyder, on today's Jacob Blake news: "It's something that I think our players, coaching staff, organization are acutely aware of and continue to be aware of. It's an ongoing dialogue for us." Added the Jazz remain issue-focused, with discussion today of Georgia run-offs.
— tribjazz (@tribjazz) January 5, 2021

Steve Nash says "it's very disappointing" to hear about the news with Jacob Blake. "I'm sorry for his family and his community."
— Matt Brooks (@MattBrooksNBA) January 5, 2021

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