George Floyd’s Brother Speaks Out Against NBA Players’ Protest

George Floyd’s brother, Terrence, spoke out against NBA players who are protesting the death of his brother. He said that they are “disrespecting” his brother’s memory by doing so.

George Floyd’s brother, Terrence, speaks out against NBA players’ protest

George Floyd’s brother, Terrence, has spoken out against the NBA players who are protesting the killing of his brother. He says that the players are “disrespecting” his brother’s memory by kneeling during the National Anthem

“I think it’s absolutely disgraceful,” Terrence said in an interview with Fox News. “Of all the places and all the things that they could be doing to protest and to seek justice for my brother, I think it’s very disrespectful to do it in that manner.”

He went on to say that he believes the players are more concerned with their image than they are with actually effecting change.

“I don’t see them helping in any type of way,” he said. “If they wanted to help, they would be out protesting with us.”

Terrence Floyd: “I don’t think they’re doing it for the right reasons”

Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day spoke out against NBA players who are protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake

“I don’t think they’re doing it for the right reasons,” Terrence Floyd said in an interview with ESPN. “My brother was a Basketball Fan He loved the Lakers. He loved Kobe [Bryant]. But I don’t think he would’ve wanted all of this.”

Many NBA players including Lebron James and Kyrie Irving of the Los Angeles Lakers, have been vocal in their support of the Black Lives Matter movement and have called for social justice reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Earlier this week, several NBA teams boycotted Playoff Games to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

On Friday, Terrence Floyd told ESPN that he doesn’t believe his brother would’ve wanted players to boycott games over his death.

“I know my brother,” Terrence said. “He wouldn’t want all this.”

NBA players respond to Terrence Floyd’s comments

Many NBA players have spoken out in response to the recent comments made by Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd. Terrence appeared on Good Morning America and stated that he believes that the NBA players who are protesting are “disrespecting” his brother’s memory by doing so. He went on to say that he believes they should be “out there making a difference” and that “taking a knee or wearing a hoodie is not going to bring my brother back.”

Several players, including Lebron James and Damian Lillard have since responded to Terrence’s comments. LeBron took to Twitter to say that he respects Terrence’s opinion but disagrees with him, and that he will continue to protest until there is change. Lillard also voiced his disagreement with Terrence, saying that the protest is not about George Floyd but about “bigger issues” such as police brutality and racial inequality.

Why are NBA players protesting?

Last night, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the court for their playoff games in a protest against racial injustice George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd spoke to CNN today about why he thinks it’s important for NBA players to use their platform to protest.

“I think it just goes to show that this is bigger than basketball,” Floyd said. “This is about human rights, this is about humanity.”

Floyd also called on other professional athletes to use their platforms to speak out against racial injustice. “If you have a voice, if you have social media and you’re able to speak out and you’re able to go out in the community and do these types of things, then I think more people need to do it,” he said.

The NBA protest comes just days after the shocking death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis. Video footage of the incident shows a white police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes, even after he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. The incident has sparked outrage and protests across the country.

The history of athlete protests

Athletes have been using their platform to protest social injustice for decades. From Muhammad Ali to Megan Rapinoe, athletes have used their visibility to bring attention to the causes they care about.

George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, spoke out against NBA players who protested his brother’s death during a game. “I think it’s very important that your voice is heard,” he said. “I know firsthand how much power your voice has.”

Rapinoe, a co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and equality. She was one of the first athletes to kneel during the national anthem in 2016 to protest police brutality and racial inequality.

“For me, it’s always been about using this platform and this visibility that I have been given to lift up others,” she said in an interview with CNN. “It’s never just been about me.”

Why this protest is different

George Floyd’s brother spoke out against NBA players’ protest, saying that they are “disrespecting” the family’s wishes. Terrence Floyd said that he appreciated the support from the players, but that he did not want them to kneel during the National Anthem or wear shirts with his brother’s name on them. Instead, he asked that they “take a real action” and vote in upcoming elections. Terrence’s comments come as many athletes have been participating in protests against police brutality and racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

The impact of the NBA protest

George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, spoke out against the NBA players’ protest, saying that it “hurts his feelings” because “it’s always been black.”

“I think they’re privileged,” he said of the NBA players “They make a lot of money. They have a lot of influence.”

“But what about us? What about the people who are really struggling?” he added. “The people who are getting killed in the streets?”

Philonise Floyd also said that he understands why some people are looting and rioting in the streets, calling it a “cry for help.”

“They’re trying to get somebody’s attention,” he said. “They’re trying to say, ‘Hey, we’re dying out here.’”

What’s next for the NBA protest?

George Floyd’s brother, Terrence, spoke out against the NBA players’ protest, saying that it “missed the mark.”

“If you’re going to kneel, or wear a shirt saying ‘I can’t breathe,’ or ‘Justice for George Floyd,’ then why aren’t you also out there helping with the George Floyd Memorial Fund?” he said. “What’s next for the NBA protest? Are you all just going to go back to your multi-Million Dollar contracts and life is good again?”

Floyd went on to say that the NBA Players need to do more than just protest; they need to get involved in the community and help make change. He also said that he appreciated their support, but that it was time for them to “step up and really do something.”

What other athletes are doing to support the Black Lives Matter movement

Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James and several other NBA players have spoken out against the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who was shot multiple times in the back by police officers in Wisconsin.

The players, who have been vocal supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement, said that they will not take the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday until justice is served for Blake.

“We demand change. Sick of it,” James wrote on Twitter.

Many other athletes have also supported the Black Lives Matter movement and called for change in recent months. Here are some of the ways they’ve used their platforms:

How you can support the Black Lives Matter movement

In an emotional interview, George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, spoke out against the NBA players who have been protesting the police shooting of his brother. He urged them to “find another way” to support the Black Lives Matter movement and said that “it’s time for action.”

Floyd also thanked those who have been protesting and called for unity among those working towards justice. He urged people to remember his brother’s name and to continue fighting for change.