The death of George Floyd in Minnesota on Monday has compelled many to speak out against social injustice and police brutality.
As protests were taking place across the country, Friday night two prominent Sixers figures took to social media to convey messages.
The team’s current point guard, Ben Simmons, put out a short statement on Twitter.
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Hall of Famer Allen Iverson’s message was shorter but no less powerful.
Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck while Floyd was handcuffed. The incident was caught on video by a witness. Chauvin was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. All four officers that were on the scene were fired.
Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who knew Floyd personally while growing up in Texas, spoke as part of the protests in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, a little over a month after losing his mother Jacqueline to COVID-19, also stood in solidarity with Jackson.
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