The sports world reacted Tuesday to a jury finding Derek Chauvin guilty in the murder of George Floyd.
Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.
"George Floyd's murder was a flashpoint for how we look at race and justice in our country, and we are pleased that justice appears to have been served," NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA executive director Michele Roberts said in a joint statement.
They added: "But we also recognize that there is much work to be done and the NBA and NBPA, together with our newly formed Social Justice Coalition, will redouble our efforts to advocate for meaningful change in the areas of criminal justice and policing."
Justice and Accountability! Things I never thought I would see. There’s much more work to do, but this is an amazing start working toward the reform this country NEEDS!
I was going to make a celebratory tweet but then I was hit with sadness because we are celebrating something that is clear as day. The fact that so many injustices occurred to make us hold our breath toward this outcome is really telling.
JUSTICE for George! The emotions I feel right now are hard to describe. Derek Chauvin has been found guilty. This is the first time that a white officer has been convicted for killing a black man in Minnesota. This is monumental, George’s death is not in vein. pic.twitter.com/m6FrqdGljP
I don’t celebrate the demise of another persons life no matter what they’ve done but I do celebrate JUSTICE, TRUTH AND RIGHTEOUSNESS because for so long that has been void of the criminal justice system in America for black and brown people. #Justice#Truth#Righteousness