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Mike Scott echoes Tobias Harris’ plea for justice for Breonna Taylor

Philadelphia 76ers veteran Mike Scott also makes a plea for justice for Breonna Taylor.

The Philadelphia 76ers are a team that focuses on a lot of things other than just basketball. They focus on serious social issues and sometimes personal issues in each other’s lives as they become a closely-knit group.

Veteran Tobias Harris on Monday pleaded for Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron to make an arrest of the police officers who were involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville for his only message to the media. On Thursday, Mike Scott stepped to his media availability and he also only had one message and that was a plea to Cameron to make an arrest.

“I just want to continue to reiterate: Daniel Cameron, we’re still waiting,” said Scott. “We don’t know what’s taking so long. We still want justice for Breonna Taylor’s murder. I just don’t know what’s taking so long. You’ve got these folks on Instagram at the beach living it up, like no. We still want justice for Breonna Taylor and that’s it.”

The Sixers will continue to prepare for their Friday scrimmage against the Memphis Grizzlies, but the focus should still be on getting justice for Taylor. That is on the mind of a lot of people as they work to fight against police brutality in America. [lawrence-related id=35278,35238,35229]

Dwyane Wade displays shirt seeking justice for Breonna Taylor

Dwyane Wade made a powerful and poignant point by simply wearing a shirt.

Dwyane Wade wore an enormous statement Tuesday — yes, wore — on TNT. The former NBA All-Star wants justice for Breonna Taylor, who was shot multiple times and killed by police in Louisville (KY), in March.

Give a listen to Wade’s dynamic and poignant declaration:

The phone number on the shirt is that for Kentucky’s Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who has yet to take action against any of the officers involved in the killing of the 26-year-old African-American emergency medical technician. She was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove executing a no-knock search warrant on March 13.

Gunfire was exchanged between Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker and the officers. Walker said he believed that the officers were intruders. The LMPD officers fired over twenty shots. Taylor was shot eight times[1] and LMPD Sergeant Jonathan Mattingly was injured by gunfire.[2] Another police officer and an LMPD lieutenant were on the scene when the warrant was executed

Smart dedicates media session to getting justice for Breonna Taylor

Veteran Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart dedicated his Tuesday media availability session to getting justice for Breonna Taylor.

“Before we start, guys, my answer is going to be ‘Justice for Breonna Taylor.’ That’s going to be my answer for everything, so I’m just letting you guys know that now,” explained Boston Celtics veteran guard Marcus Smart at Tuesday’s media availability session at the Disney NBA campus.

“Justice for Breonna Taylor,” the Flower Mound native reiterated, invoking the name of a 26-year-old emergency medical technician shot to death in her own home by police executing a controversial “no-knock” warrant in Louisville Kentucky this past March.

The officers responsible have yet to be charged with any crime in the incident, infuriating many around the U.S. and world.

“So, if I ask you about team defense, that’s going to be your answer?” asked the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy.

“Justice for Breonna Taylor,” replied the Texan defensive stalwart.

NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin asked, “Marcus, C.J. McCollum said some players were on a call with Breonna’s mother a few days ago, were you on that call?”

“I was,” he replied, “and the least I can say is ‘justice for Breonna Taylor.'”

“Anything specific?” Chin followed up.

“Justice for Breonna Taylor,” came the reply again. “That’s my answer to everything. You can go [ahead] and ask, but my answer is going to be, ‘justice for Breonna Taylor.’ That’s my answer to every question. You guys can keep asking, but that’s the only answer you’re going to get today.”

Justice for Breonna Taylor is on many a person’s mind today, last week, last month.

Today, it is also the only answer we’ll be getting, at least from Marcus Smart.

“Justice for Breonna Taylor”.

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LeBron James salutes Tobias Harris for calling out Kentucky AG

LeBron James commended Tobias Harris for putting public pressure on Kentucky’s attorney general in the Breonna Taylor murder.

Over the weekend, LeBron James wanted to give a shoutout to the late Breonna Taylor and apologize to her for the delay on justice with regards to her death, in her own bed, at the hands of Louisville Police officers. But he’s far from the only player in the NBA championing Taylor’s cause and the hope for justice to be served on her killers.

On Monday, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was the latest to use his platform to bring attention to Taylor’s case, putting pressure on Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to press charges on the officers who were responsible for Taylor’s death. LeBron echoed Harris’ comments on Monday, saluting him for using his platform to hopefully bring justice.

No charges have been filed against the officers who were involved in Taylor’s death. Detective Brett Hankinson was fired by the Louisville chief of police. but no charges have been filed against any officers in the Taylor case.

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Tobias Harris makes personal plea seeking justice for Breonna Taylor

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has made a public plea for justice for Breonna Taylor.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been outspoken in the past about social issues in the world and on Monday, he had another plea in the ongoing investigation of the killing of Breonna Taylor by police officers in Kentucky. The officers involved in the case have not been arrested or detained and that does not sit right with Harris.

For his media availability on Monday, Harris was asked about the initiative by Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook and the NBPA in order to spread more messages on social issues. However, he only had one message and that was a plea for justice to Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron.

“Nothing against the T-shirts, but we want to make sure Daniel Cameron will arrest the cops and officers involved with Breonna Taylor’s death,” Harris said. “That’s all I got to say. That is going to be my answer for every question. For Daniel Cameron to step up, and do what’s right, and that’s the only message I’ve got today.”

Harris has spoken in the past about racial injustice as he has given his own personal experiences with those issues in his life. He has also attended a lot of peaceful protests so far in the city of Philadelphia with rookie Matisse Thybulle and there will be more coming with the team in the bubble in Orlando with Harris leading the way.

“Given the current condition the world is in, I think those things naturally pop up naturally along with the virus talks,” said Glenn Robinson III. “We’ve just taken it amongst ourselves to talk as men a little bit better and a little bit more and just be vulnerable and open with each other. We’re leaning on Tobias right now and we’re going to come together as a team and figure out some way to go forward and do something for the city of Philadelphia to come together with everything that’s going on right now.”

The Sixers will play their first scrimmage game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday and that is when they could possibly send another message on these serious issues. [lawrence-related id=35037,35023,35014]

LeBron James apologizes to Breonna Taylor for delay on justice

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James apologized that there has been a delay on justice for Breonna Taylor.

In light of news coming to the surface about the death of Breonna Taylor after being shot by Louisville Police officers in her bed at her own home, LeBron James reiterated his own shame, and the shame of many, that justice against her killers has yet to be served so long after she was killed.

On Friday evening, LeBron James went to his social media both on Twitter and Instagram, to share that he is sorry that justice has not been served to the killers of Breonna Taylor.

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So so so SORRY! 🤦🏾‍♂️ #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor🙏🏾❤️

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On Friday, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported new details in the investigation of Taylor’s death, that she was wounded for nearly 20 minutes after being shot multiple times but never received any treatment that could have potentially saved her life.

James has been vocal about the Black Lives Matter movement and police brutality about Black citizens, which as only continued while he’s on the Disney World Campus.

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Felony charge dropped against Texans’ Kenny Stills

Felony charges have been dropped against the Texans’ Kenny Stills and 86 others arrested during a Breonna Taylor protest.

Houston Texans’ wideout Kenny Still was one of 87 arrested earlier this week and hit with felony charges during a protest over the Breonna Taylor murder in Louisville.

A prosecutor announced Friday that he is dropping a felony charge against the dozens of protesters who gathered at Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s home to demand justice.

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said in a statement that Louisville police had probable cause for the felony charge, but “in the interest of justice and the promotion of the free exchange of ideas, we will dismiss that charge” for each of the protesters.

Cameron’s office is heading an investigation into the death of Taylor, who was fatally shot by police conducting a no-knock warrant at her home on March 13.

Louisville police said some of the protesters had threatened to burn down the house if they didn’t get justice, prompting the felony charge of “intimidating a participant in a legal process.”

Former Oklahoma WR Kenny Stills facing felony charges after arrest at Breonna Taylor protest

Former Sooner and current Houston Texans WR Kenny Stills was charged with a felony after being arrested at a Louisville protest on Tuesday.

Former Sooner and current Houston Texans WR Kenny Stills was arrested at a Louisville protest on Tuesday.

He and 86 other protestors face felony charges after marching to the residence of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

Stills faces a felony charge of intimidating a participant in the legal process. He also faces two misdemeanors—disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.

Louisville Metro Police Department spokesman Lamont Washington stated that the protestors were arrested after refusing Cameron’s requests that they leave his home.

Stills was arrested and booked while wearing a T-shirt that reads, “Breonna Taylor’s killers are still police.”

A number of Texans players have taken to social media to voice their support for their teammate.

Texans safety Michael Thomas called him a “true hero.”

Stills played at OU from 2010-2012 before being drafted in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Report: Texans’ Kenny Stills arrested at Breonna Taylor protest

Houston Texans WR Kenny Stills is facing a felony charger after being arrested at a Breonna Taylor protest.

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills took part in a Breonna Taylor protest Tuesday in Louisville. He was one of 87 people arrested after the event, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Per the paper:

Stills, 28, was entered into the jail’s booking log just before midnight after having been taken into custody earlier in the afternoon, as he and dozens of other protesters marched to the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to demand action against the police officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor in March.

Stills was charged with intimidating a participant in the legal process, a felony, as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. His arraignment was set for 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Stills’ charges mirror those that 86 other protesters who were arrested Tuesday are facing. More than 100 marched from Ballard High School in Louisville’s East End to the home of Cameron, who protesters have long demanded charge the three Louisville Metro Police officers involved in Taylor’s killing.

Taylor was shot and killed in March by Louisville police serving a no-knock warrant in March. No drugs were found at the Black ER technician’s home. One of the officers involved, Brett Hankison, has been fired, while two others, Jonathan Mattingly and Myles Cosgrove, remain on the force.

Stills is with his third NFL team, having also played for the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. When with Miami, he was a critic of team owner Stephen Ross’ support of President Donald Trump. Stills has knelt during the national anthem before NFL games several times since 2016.

Steph Curry pays tribute to Breonna Taylor with shoes at celebrity golf tournament

During the first round of the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Stephen Curry honored Breonna Taylor on his golf shoes.

In the first round of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, the Golden State Warriors point guard honored Breonna Taylor and the Black Lives Matter movement. On a pair of special signature basketball sneakers converted into golf shoes, Taylor’s name was striped across Stephen Curry’s shoes.

On March 13, Taylor died in her own home after being shot eight times by Louisville police while enforcing a no-knock search warrant. Months later, the officers involved have yet to be arrested. The deaths of George Floyd and Taylor have sparked protests and outrage for justice across the country.

Along with Taylor’s name and a voting emblem, “#BlackLivesMatter” and “say her name” were displayed on Curry’s shoes.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

Via @nicekicks on Twitter:

After the first round in Lake Tahoe, Curry spoke about using the tournament as an opportunity to celebrate Taylor’s life.

Via @gswchris on Twitter:

Obviously, not to forget Breonna Taylor, in terms of finding justice for her. As life goes on, we’re all using our platforms to shed light on the injustices that are going on. And I wanted to use this opportunity to celebrate her life and continue the impact I think that everybody is trying to have in terms of continuing this meaningful conversation of how we make change for ourselves, the next generation and our kids.

After the tournament, Curry is set to donate his golf shoes from the American Century Championship to the Black Lives Matter organization. In the second round, Curry is slated to tee off at 9:45 a.m. PT with NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr.

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