Along with the rest of the world, the basketball team that calls the city of Minneapolis home was profoundly impacted by a tragic and preventable event. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been more than just bystanders in the wake of the horrific and unjust events that took place on May 25.
An officer with the Minneapolis Police Department held his knee on George Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, including 2 minutes and 53 seconds with Floyd unconscious.
The tragedy put a massive spotlight on the many injustices that have taken place throughout our nation's history.