Steve Kerr and Karl-Anthony Towns Demand Accountability as Timberwolves Honor Slain Alex Pretti

Steve Kerr gave a lengthy speech about how divided the country has become after Alex Pretti's death in Minneapolis.

Steve Kerr and Karl-Anthony Towns Demand Accountability as Timberwolves Honor Slain Alex Pretti

Steve Kerr, Alex Pretti and Karl-Anthony Towns (Image via FirstSportz)

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After an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Steve Kerr and the Minnesota Timberwolves were at the forefront of the NBA, leading the demand for accountability.

Other high-profile personalities were also talking about how it was immoral on the government’s part to justify the shooting, as the likes of Stephen A. Smith pointed out that the officers involved did not follow protocol to diffuse a situation.

Others called out Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump for blaming the slain woman and justifying the actions of the law enforcement officer in question.

Now, after the death of Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents, more voices have come forward to denounce the actions of ICE agents, with Angel Reese and Charles Barkley leading the charge.

We’re being divided by media for profit, by misinformation… In times like these, you have to lean on values and who you are and who you want to be, either as an individual or as a country. And I think that’s the biggest thing… It is a confusing time to be alive and to be an American.

Steve Kerr said

This was the Golden State Warriors’ head coach before their game in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He believes that in times like these, everyone should remember the values embedded in the Constitution.

Kerr added that it is important to remind each other, no matter what background they are from, to be compassionate towards each other, and not fall for the games played out in politics.

Timberwolves give Alex Pretti a moment of silence before game against Steve Kerr’s Warriors

When Renee Nicole Good died inside her car from gunshot-inflicted wounds, the Minnesota Timberwolves were brave enough to hold a minute of silence for her.

At the time, the sentiment among the fans was clear. They were protesting against the actions of ICE agents and wanted to leave, and were loudly chanting curse words at them. That has been the mood in Minneapolis for the past few weeks.

Now, after Alex Pretti was shot dead, the Timberwolves did the same and held a minute’s silence before this game against the Warriors. As expected, fans yelled expletives at ICE again, but ESPN chose to mute those words, as they would to avoid FCC fines.

But the Wolves’ entertainment team did not bother much and wore t-shirts with the words ‘ICE OUT’ printed on both sides. It may have been a message to the ICE agents patrolling the streets of Minneapolis, but it was not enough to change the mood of their team.

As Steve Kerr mentioned after the game, the Timberwolves looked lost during this game. He and his players understood that the Wolves players were not in a good state of mind, especially with what is going on in their city.

Karl-Anthony Towns feels for the city he played for

After Renee Nicole Good was shot, not many coaches, other than Steve Kerr, and players came out to speak up about it. Now, after Alex Pretti’s death, more and more are starting to raise their voices.

Protestor with an 'ICE OUT' sign at Target Center
Protestor with an ‘ICE OUT’ sign at Target Center (Image via hweetener/X)

What is happening in the Twin Cities and the Great North Star State is heartbreaking to witness. These events have cost lives and shaken families — and we must call for accountability, transparency, and protections for all people. This moment demands that we reflect honestly on what our values truly are. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. I stand with the people of Minnesota.

Karl-Anthony Towns wrote

The New York Knicks star spent nine of his first eleven seasons in the NBA living in Minneapolis. This news hit him hard, and he felt it was important to stand with his former fans as they sought accountability from those in power.

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