The killing a Minneapolis Of Alex Loans shakes up American sports. Many athletes of NBA e NFL publicly condemn theICE. Already in the crosshairs of protests after the death of Renee Goodthe actions ofAmerican anti-immigration agency they ignite protests and demonstrations in the city. And together with the citizens also the star of sport break the silence.
First the postponement, then the tap-off in a surreal atmosphere: Minnesota asks for peace and Kerr wish Abraham Lincoln. Initially postponed by the American League to “put the safety and protection of the community first Minneapolis”, la gara di regular season tra Minnesota Timberwolves e Golden State Warriors was played – just over 24 hours after the ICE clashes – in a surreal climate. The large protest demonstrations organized on Friday in the Twin Cities continued throughout the weekend. In the city and at Targer Centerthe TWolves arena. Before the ball was arranged a minute of silence for the victims: in a dark atmosphere the giant screens remembered Pretti killed in the shooting just a few steps from the arena. During the match many fans displayed signs “ICE out now” against the American anti-immigration agency. Citing Abraham Lincolnthe Warriors coach Steve Kerr he commented on the most complicated 48 minutes of his career: “It was one of the matches more bizarre and sad I have ever taken part in. People are angry and they are suffering. The media divides us, over a mere question of profitwith the misinformation. We should appeal to our better nature (“better angels of our nature”, here is the quote from the historic US president) to look us all in the eyes and understand that what is happening: there is so so much hate today it is really difficult to think of one reconciliation. These are times when we need to leverage our values: we need to understand who we want to be. Be that as it may individuals than as a country.” The Minnesota coach, Chris Finchadded: “Just playing basketball today wasn’t the most important thing…for the second time in three weeks we lost another member of the team. our community in one manner unimaginable. Our team really has the broken heart for what we are seeing and experiencing.”
The NBA and WNBA world against ICE
Il NBA world asks for clarity. “After the news of yet another fatal shooting in Minneapolisa city that has been on the front lines in the fight against injustice, players can no longer remain silent. Now more than ever we must defend the right to free speech and being in solidarity with the people of Minnesota protesting and risking their lives to demand justice.” The letter fromNBPA (the players’ union) denounces ICE and fondly remembers the victims involved. “The community of NBA players, like the United States itself, is one community enriched by his global citizens and we refuse to let the flames of division threaten the civil liberties that should protect us all. The NBPA and its members express our deepest condolences to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, while our thoughts remain focused on safety and the well being of all members of our community”. Even the teams of Minneapolis – Twolves, Lynx, Vikings, United FC and Wild – came together to sign this joint statement published by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: “We demand an immediate cessation of tensions and we ask state, local and federal authorities to work together to find solutions real”.
The first among the players to talk about it publicly about X was Tyrese Haliburton: the point guard of the Indiana Pacers he called the killing “a real homocideThe second in three weeks after Renee Good’s on January 7th. Karl-Anthony Townsformer Twolves star today at New York Knickscalled for transparency and accountability from the authorities. In the WNBA the strongest message comes from Breanna Stewart that before taking the field in the Unrivaled – a private 3vs3 women’s basketball league – showed the cameras the sign “Abolish ICEThese are her words: “I was disgusted by everything we saw…we are full of hate and without love. Today, I wanted to give a simple message that calls for policies that think about families and communities, instead of fanning the flames of violence.” Angela Reesestar of Chicago Sky, showed his closeness “Praying for our country”.
The NFL star
Not just the NBA. Faced with the second killing in three weeks, theNFL she did not remain silent. There are those who like it Alan Pagehistoric champion of the 70s, took to the streets to protest together with the citizens. Ryan Clarkanother former legend, took sides publicly on social media, defining Pretti’s death as “senseless”. For Dwight McGlothern Jr,Vikings player, “what’s happening in Minnesota it is not Right“Sport also takes the field and raises its voice. And in the meantime the protests continue in Minneapolis.
