Tag: George Floyd
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson take part in “Walking in Unity” protest for racial...
Several NBA players took part in different forms of protest in order to advocate for racial justice and reform after the killing of George...
Nets star Kyrie Irving joins Black Lives Matter protests
Like many other top NBA superstars, Kyrie Irving joined a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on Tuesday. The superstar of the Brooklyn Nets took to Instagram and...
Thurl Bailey: “Change won’t come with violent acts. I’ve had more racist assaults in...
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last week has brought thousands of U.S. citizens on the streets, protesting police...
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam: “If you don’t see (racism in society), you must be blind”
Pascal Siakam was another NBA player that expressed his anger for the racism and racial injustice black people are facing in the United States. "I’m...
Kareem-Abdul Jabbar on George Floyd protests: “America ‘hasn’t changed’ since 1964 Harlem riots”
Kareem-Abdul Jabbar talked on racial discrimination issues and the protests all over the United States for George Floyd's death in the hands of the...
James Dolan clarifies the silence of the Knicks on the George Floyd case
New York Knicks owner James Dolan sent a second email to staff on Tuesday to "clarify" his position on why the club did not...
Clippers’ Doc Rivers: “When black athletes are wearing the uniform, they are seen as...
Doc Rivers once again expressed his anger for the racism and racial injustice black people are facing in the United States. "It’s the same with...
Knicks owner James Dolan explains the decision not to make public statements about George...
Worldwide, there have been protests against police brutality and racial injustice following the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The sports...
Kobe Bryant: Speak Up For What You Believe In
In a postgame interview, Kobe Bryant was asked what the significance of the "I Can't Breathe" shirts was. NBA players wore this shirt during...
Warriors’ Stephen Curry wants people to ‘get uncomfortable’ and force change
Stephen Curry reacted to the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests across the United States. The superstar of the Golden State Warriors is...
Trae Young organizes peaceful protest in hometown Oklahoma
Trae Young organized and spoke at a peaceful protest at Andrews Park in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma. While speaking to the crowd, Young mentioned...
Enes Kanter demonstrates against the killing of George Floyd
Enes Kanter is one of the most politically and socially active NBA players. The center of the Celtics participated in the demonstrations against the...
Gregg Popovich calls President Trump a “deranged idiot” amid U.S Protests
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has lashed out at U.S President Donald Trump amid the country's ongoing protests in the wake of...
Shannon Sharpe: “Black people are tired of hashtags, we want results!”
Shannon Sharpe was pretty animated on Monday morning while speaking on the topic of racism in the wake of the killing of African George...
Stephen Jackson compares racial injustice in America to getting constantly fouled in a game...
Stephen Jackson has used a basketball analogy to illustrate his point regarding the issue of racial injustice in America. Jackson, a close friend of George...
