Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd by a jury on Tuesday in Minneapolis. Chauvin faced charges of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Floyd, who was killed last May.
Floyd’s death sparked a wave of protests worldwide last year, and over the last year the NBA has served as a platform for many stars to campaign against social and racial injustice. The Milwaukee Bucks led a historic boycott during the playoffs in August following the shooting of Jacob Blake, and dozens of players and coaches have been vocal in calls for reform.
Following the release of the Chauvin verdict, NBA stars sounded off on Twitter:
