Why the death of George Floyd has resonated throughout the NBA

Legions of fans have been waiting for months to see NBA players gather again in the same building — but not like this.
The scene at Minneapolis City Hall was grim and somber, as Stephen Jackson — flanked by Karl-Anthony Towns, Gary Trent Jr. and Josh Okogie among others — spoke passionately and painfully about George Floyd, the man he called “my twin” for their close physical resemblance.
Floyd’s death is now famous nationwide after a video was released showin