Celtics continue to voice concerns over unrest sparked by Floyd death

Several Boston Celtics continued to voice their concerns on social media over the death of George Floyd and the protests spreading across the country.

Several Boston Celtics continued to take to social media to voice their concerns over the unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd Friday, from two way players all the way up to the front office.

The unrest, over the killing of Floyd by an officer who used unapproved chokeholds and knelt on the neck of the man as he was taken into custody over an alleged counterfeit $20 bill, has sparked protests across the U.S.

The demonstrations have been punctuated by sporadic if intense violence, especially in Minnesota where the arrest occurred, and in the nation’s capital.

This all in a pandemic, and in some cities where quarantine has not necessarily been lifted, or even relaxed.

Celtics assistant general manager and team counsel Mike Zarren was largely at a loss for words, but shared a song invoking the names of several others who met their end while interacting with police in an effort to show solidarity.

Reserve guard Brad Wanamaker shared a photo of his children hoisting signs saying “No justice, no peace,” and “the police can’t kill our people,” with a message stating, “Imagine having to have ANOTHER talk with your kids, that they will ALWAYS BE A TARGET BECAUSE THEY ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN.”

And on Twitter, the Philly native shared a moment of silence at a protest happening in Atlanta.

Center Enes Kanter continued to be vocal in his show of solidarity:

And evidently plans to be at local protests — or at least the city of Boston — this coming Sunday, driving East from Chicago over the weekend to be able to avail himself of using the now-opened practice facilities at Auerbach Center.

The outspoken big man also shared footage of protests from several other cities across the U.S.

His good friend and fellow center Tacko Fall even posted about the events transpiring in Minnesota, retweeting a video of former NBA champ and friend to Floyd Stephen Jackson and Karl-Anthony Towns protesting Floyd’s death in Minneapolis:

>He also retweeted some choice words from teammate Jaylen Brown.

Fellow wing denizen Jayson Tatum retweeted a post by former President Barack Obama on the Floyd incident:

As well as a post from Brown announcing his plans to protest the death himself.

Speaking of, Brown made that announcement the night prior:

And the NBPA supported him in response.

The Cal-Berkeley product encouraged others to join him in the effort.

And retweeted a post about what white protestors can do to help de-escalate confrontations with police during demonstrations:

Finally, he retweeted a video by ESPN’s Jalen Rose retweeted by many of his peers, including LeBron James, that sums up the mood of many African Americans in recent days — if not much longer.

If nothing else, an open mind, heart and ears is in order.

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