> At a Glance
> – Warriors coach Steve Kerr applauded the Timberwolves for holding a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good, shot by ICE
> – Good was killed Wednesday in Minneapolis, blocks from where George Floyd died
> – Kerr called it “shameful” that officers “commit murder and seemingly get away with it”
> > Why it matters: A high-profile NBA coach is using his platform to spotlight alleged federal misconduct and demand accountability
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Friday praised the Minnesota Timberwolves for pausing their home game to honor the life of Renee Nicole Good, a motorist fatally shot by an ICE officer just one day earlier.
Kerr Condemns Shooting and Government Response
Kerr, speaking before the Warriors faced Sacramento, said he was “glad that the Timberwolves recognized her life and the tragic nature of her death.” He added:
> “It’s shameful, really, that in our country, we can have law enforcement officers commit murder and seemingly get away with it. It’s shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there’s video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government’s saying.”
Shooting Sparks National Outrage
The incident marks the ninth ICE-involved shooting since September, according to the New York Times. The location-just blocks from where George Floyd was murdered in 2020-has reignited protests nationwide, including several in the Bay Area.
Public reaction has split along political lines:
- One side views video evidence and labels Good a “domestic terrorist”
- The other side blames the ICE officer for violating written policy
Personal Connection Drives Kerr’s Advocacy
Kerr, whose father Malcolm was assassinated in Beirut in 1984, has long advocated for gun safety and spoken out against political violence. He expressed empathy for Good’s family:
> “So very demoralizing, devastating to lose anyone’s life, especially in that matter. It’s terrible, terribly sad for her family and for her and for that city.”
Key Takeaways
- The Timberwolves held a moment of silence Thursday night for Renee Nicole Good
- Steve Kerr publicly backed the team’s stance and criticized federal law enforcement
- The shooting occurred Wednesday in Minneapolis, near George Floyd’s 2020 death site
- Nationwide protests have erupted, echoing the response to Floyd’s killing
Kerr’s comments add a prominent sports voice to the growing chorus demanding transparency and reform in federal policing practices.
