Tag: George Floyd
Jamal Murray dedicates 42-point performance to Breonna Taylor, George Floyd
Jamal Murray had another impressive showing in Game 5 of the series against the Utah Jazz. The Denver Nuggets star-guard dedicated his latest 42-point...
Paul George honors Breonna Taylor and George Floyd during his media availability
Paul George had nothing to say on the scrimmage against the Orlando Magic, as he solely kept his focus on Breonna Taylor and George...
Nuggets’ Will Barton: “I think a revolution is the only way at this point”
Will Barton believes only a revolution will change the current social climate in the United States. The forward of the Denver Nuggets also thinks wearing...
Bucks’ George Hill opens up on racism, says basketball is an “afterthought”
The Milwaukee Bucks veteran point guard George Hill believes that basketball has to be the last thought amid social unrest. With the protests against the...
Timberwolves’ executive Gersson Rosas calls for more “diverse perspectives” in pro sports
The NBA is moving towards its restart, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are not part of the resumption plan due to their poor regular season...
LeBron James, Trae Young and others reportedly form group to help protect African Americans’...
In the wake of George Floyd's death, LeBron James, along with other athletes, decided to form the "More Than a Vote" group in order...
Celtics owner says Jaylen Brown is a ‘special person’
The Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is an influential figure on and off the court for his team. Brown let his voice be heard,...
Celtics legend Bill Russell calls Donald Trump “Divisive & a coward” following President’s tweet...
Boston Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell has lashed out at Donald Trump following a tweet from the U.S President pertaining...
Giannis Antetokounmpo and other Bucks’ players join ‘BLM’ protest in Milwaukee
More and more NBA players are joining the fight against racial discrimination in Black Lives Matter protests around the United States, after the killing...
Stephen Curry marching in Palo Alto says Donald Trump “has got to go”
While protests continue around the world in the wake of George Floyd killing by a Minnesota police officer last week, Stephen Curry attended a...
Gregg Popovich on racial injustice: “Our country is in trouble and the basic reason...
The San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was never shy about expressing his views on social matters. In the wake of the 'Black...
Michael Jordan: “The killing of George Floyd is the point of no return.” And...
100 million dollars to be allocated over 10 years "to various organizations across the country who are fighting for the achievement of racial equality,...
Bill Russell shares views on protests in the wake of George Floyd death
The Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell offered his views on the protests that followed George Floyd's death. The 10-time NBA champion took to Twitter...
Charles Barkley on athletes activism: “We have obligation to keep trying bring awareness”
Charles Barkley joined 247Sports' Evan Daniels as part of his Social Distance series and made a statement on athletes trying to bring awareness to...
Stephen Jackson says “F**k Drew Brees” in NSFW vid, commends Saints teammates for calling...
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson has joined other athletes in criticizing NFL quarterback Drew Brees for the insensitive comments he made during an interview...
