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A lot of NBA players, present and former, have been talking about the George Floyd incident. A 46-year-old African American, Floyd lost his life in an alleged homicide involving the Minneapolis police. While speaking to Jimmy Kimmel, Hall of Famer Shaquille ONeal also condemned it.

ONeal called out the policemen and current president Donald Trump as well. I wish we would have somebody in a leadership position in the White House that would bring people together. I really miss Obama, I think he wouldve handled this situation with class and with honor.

After calling out the National Guard to tackle the protests, Trump reportedly hid in a bunker, drawing further outrage.

ONeal has completed his police training and was also sworn in as deputy of the Florida sheriff back in 2017. So as someone who knows how police methods are he says he was disgusted when he saw the video. Ive never seen that technique taught. A lot of police officers I talked to would never do that.

We demand justice. They tried to appease us by arresting one guy, but it was four officers out there. The governor of Minnesota needs to do something. I think the other three guys need to be arrested. I think thats all the family is looking for.He said that justice is all that the Floyd family wants. After Derek Chauvin was charged for second-degree murder, the other three cops who stood and looked on have also been arrested for aiding and abetting the death of an unarmed man.

With protests turning aggressive in the country, many have criticized the violence that has stemmed from it. Looting, burning cars, shops, and other businesses have caused a lot of damage. But Shaq says he understands their frustration. Im all for peaceful protesting. I dont like the opportunists that are riding around the neighborhoods leaving bricks trying to cause riots. Dont like people breaking into stores. I dont condone all that, but I am for peaceful protesting and I am for justice.

Throughout the whole time he spoke, Shaq was calm and spoke politely but one can sense how tired he seems of such repetitive incidents in the country.

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I Really Miss Obama : Shaquille ONeal Calls Out Lack of Leadership From Donald Trump and the White House - Essentially Sports