Former NBA player Stephen Jackson poured his heart out on social media as he mourned the death of close friend George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody Monday.
The 46-year-old Floyd’s death sparked a nationwide controversy and led to four police officers’ firing and protests in Minneapolis.
HOUSTON TIES: Before dying in Minneapolis police custody, George Floyd grew up in Houston's Third Ward
Floyd, who Jackson called “Twin” because of their similar resemblance, grew up in Houston’s Third Ward and played football and basketball at Yates High School. Floyd, who played tight end, had three catches in Yates’ loss to Temple in the 1992 Class 5A state championship game at the University of Texas’ Memorial Stadium.