Kevin Durant wrote 'Black Lives Matter' on his sneakers after Eric Garner's death in 2014

In 2014, NBA raised its voice against Eric Garner's death, who fell victim to police brutality. Most of NBA players showed ir support by wearing 'I Can't Brea' t-shirts. Kevin Durant, who n played for OKC Thunder, took a stand by writing 'Black Lives Matter' on his sneakers. Durant did t wear t-shirt but spoke about issue during an interview, clearly stating that he supports movement. 

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Kevin Durant sneakers: Kevin Durant wrote Black Lives Matter on his sneakers after Eric Garner death

Durant wore sneakers during a December 12 game between Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. He wrote mess on his Nike KD 6 sneakers which he wore during game. As per reports, it was  first time a player wrote a mess on shoes to address an issue. Kevin Durant also added a reference to Bible's Ephesians 3:20 verse which reads, 'w to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us'.

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Eric Garner death: Kevin Durant on players wearing 'I Can't Brea' t-shirts

Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant were among NBA stars who donned  t-shirt to raise ir voice against Eric Garner's death. When asked about why he did t wear t-shirt, Durant stated that he really respects players who did, starting with Derrick Rose, who started it. Durant added that while it might make some people uncomfortable, he is glad y stood up for what believed in it during a VladTV interview. He furr added that as a citizen, he was first confused about situation and wanted to gar all facts first. However, he only wanted what was 'right' for country and uniting everyone. He explained that he would do his part every day, and n 'grow from re'. Some fans criticised Durant's reaction back n as his answers were 'diplomatic'. 

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Black Lives Matter: George Floyd protests continue in USA

Currently, NBA is speaking up for George Floyd's unjust death. Floyd was murdered by a police officer while in custody despite saying that he was unable to brea. His death sparked protests all around NBA, and players posted photos of NBA stars like James and Bryant wearing 'I Can't Brea' t-shirts again. Durant is yet to make a statement on George Floyd's death, but his establishments have donated in Floyd's hour.