"Two American citizens shot and killed by federal agents in the same city within three weeks."
"I was just disgusted from everything that you see on Instagram and in the news," Stewart said. "We're so fueled by hate right now instead of love, so I wanted to have a simple message."
"PR has tried, but I'm not going to sit here and be politically correct," Wembanyama told reporters."
Two American citizens were shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis within three weeks: Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, on January 7, and Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who worked with veterans, on January 24. The killings prompted strong reactions from the sports world: the NBA postponed a game, the players' association issued a statement, and individual athletes used their platforms to protest. Breanna Stewart walked out during player introductions holding a sign reading "ABOLISH ICE," citing disgust at social media and news and saying people are fueled by hate instead of love. Stewart received visible support from other WNBA stars. Victor Wembanyama spoke bluntly to reporters, refusing to be politically correct and noting the daily impact of the news.
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