After days of protests and violence involving police officers following the death of George Floyd in police custody, NBA legend Michael Jordan has joined the chorus of athletes and other sports figures in releasing a statement denouncing “the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country.”
The Charlotte Hornets owner said he is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry” in the statement posted on his @Jumpman23 Twitter account. He expressed solidarity with the family of Floyd and the “countless” others who have experienced racism and injustice.
In the statement, Jordan endorsed “peaceful” protests against injustice and demanding accountability, saying the movement needs to create pressure for systemic change.