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In the wake of the tragic and unwarranted death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, cities across the country and around the globe have taken to the streets to bring about change through social justice.

With the NBA season still on hiatus due to COVID-19 suspension, NBA players past and present have followed suit across the country.

Stephen Jackson – Current ESPN analyst and childhood friend of George Floyd – led a peaceful vigil with Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Okogie.

Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown drove 15 hours to lead peaceful protest in Atlanta.