Fansided · Jun 6, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx continue to work in the community
The events surrounding George Floyd's tragic death have had a profound impact on the Minnesota Timberwolves, and that impact goes far beyond basketball.
Along with the rest of the world, the basketball team that calls the city of Minneapolis home was profoundly impacted by a tragic and preventable event. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been more than just bystanders in the wake of the horrific and unjust events that took place on May 25.
An officer with the Minneapolis Police Department held his knee on George Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, including 2 minutes and 53 seconds with Floyd unconscious.