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Former NBA Player Stephen Jackson Mourns Death of 'Twin,' George Floyd, Killed By Minneapolis Police

Former NBA forward Stephen Jackson took to social media on Tuesday to remember George Floyd, an African-American man who died Monday evening shortly after being violently apprehended by Minneapolis police, calling Floyd, "My brother," and a "Twin."

As part of a series of posts on Instagram, Jackson said, "Twin. I promise I won't let this BS ride. Already talked to @shaunking. Anybody from Houston/Cuney Homes u know this was my brother. Can't let this ride. All hands on deck. Rest Easy Twin"

Jackson wrote in another post, "Where we from not many make it out but my Twin was happy I did.