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“title”: “Steve Kerr Praises Wolves After Silent Tribute to ICE Victim”,
“body”: “> At a Glance
> – Warriors coach Steve Kerr applauded Minnesota’s moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good, shot by an ICE officer Wednesday.
> – Kerr called it “shameful” that federal agents “commit murder and seemingly get away with it” despite video and witness evidence.
> – The shooting-ninth by ICE since September-sparked protests nationwide, echoing George Floyd aftermath.
> Why it matters: Public sports figures are amplifying national scrutiny on deadly federal actions.
Steve Kerr opened Friday’s pre-game presser with unfiltered praise for the franchise that bounced his Warriors last spring.
## The Moment
Minnesota’s Thursday home opener paused for Renee Nicole Good, 37, killed blocks from George Floyd‘s 2020 murder site.
Kerr wasted no voice:
> Steve Kerr:
> “I’m glad the Timberwolves recognized her life and the tragic nature of her death.”
## Kerr’s Lens
Kerr’s father Malcolm was assassinated in Beirut 1984; he frames gun violence personally.
He listed failures:
– Law enforcement “commit murder and seemingly get away with it”
– Government “lies” contradicted by video and witnesses
– ICE now nine shootings since September
## Public Split
Same footage polarizes:
– One side labels Good “domestic terrorist”
– Other side pins blame on ICE officer who violated policy
Protests flared nationwide, including Bay Area rallies.
## Key Takeaways
– NBA coaches use platforms to spotlight federal violence
– Minnesota sports teams mirror civic grief
– ICE frequency nine shootings since fall
Kerr closed:
> “Terribly sad for her family, that city.”
