Basketball star Kyrie Irving is rumored to make around $ 35 million a year with the Brooklyn Nets. The NBA professional apparently also used his wealth to help the family of George Floyd, who was killed last year. Irving is said to have bought a house for the relatives.
Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who was friends with Floyd, reports on the podcast »The Rematch«. Irving supported the family, as did other celebrities. »Lil Wayne’s manager bought them a Mercedes-Benz. Barbra Streisand gave them shares in Disney«said Jackson.
The American Floyd was killed in a police operation in May of last year. The violent death of the black sparked protests against racism and police violence worldwide. US sport, in particular, became increasingly political. The basketball professionals put the fight against grievances in the country in the foreground.
Basketball is becoming increasingly political
The Milwaukee Bucks wrote history in August: While opponents Orlando Magic were preparing for the sixth game of the playoff series against the Bucks in the hall in Lake Buena Vista (Florida), the team around superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo simply stayed in the dressing room. Closed the Bucks stepped in front of the camera a little later and declared that »the focus today is not on basketball« could. LeBron James, who has been the best basketball player in the world for years, also spoke up urgently – and sharply criticized the incumbent President Donald Trump.
Irving, who also voiced criticism, had already campaigned for social justice off the field in July. The 28-year-old provided $ 1.5 million to increase the salaries of WNBA players who were unable to participate in the tournament due to concerns about the coronavirus or their commitment to social injustice »bladder« wanted to participate in the preseason.
