Vanessa Bryant posts Kobe's 'I can't breathe' photo in wake of George Floyd protests

Amidst country-wide protest against  death of George Floyd, Vanessa Bryant, wife of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, shared a picture of late Lakers icon wearing 'I can't brea' t-shirt. Kobe Bryant wore that t-shirt back in 2014 ahe of  Lakers' game against Sacramento Kings to protest  death of Eric Garner. Garner's death in New York bears resemblance to recent death of George Floyd, as both were unarmed African-Americans and both were killed by a police officer. Both men were heard repeatedly saying 'I can't brea' before ir eventual deaths as Garner died from a chokehold while Floyd was killed after a police officer restrained him with his knee.

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Kobe Bryant 'I can't brea' photo shared by Vanessa Bryant

Vanessa Bryant shared 2014 picture of Kobe Bryant with a mess in support of George Floyd protest. caption re: "My husband wore this shirt years ago and yet here we are again." Vanessa Bryant continued to express her opinion and sent a strong and inspiring mess amid chaos in United States. Bryant emphasised importance of 'driving out hate' and 'spreing love' in her emotional caption.

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George Floyd protest turns volatile in US

Vanessa Bryant's post on Instagram came in wake of  chaotic situation in United States. While many protests across United States are turning into riots and volatile situations, many are exploiting situation by ransacking nearby properties. Flight Club sneaker shop in  Fairfax area in Los Angeles in one of many examples that were looted by several men during protest. Similar ransacking incidents were also reported in Chicago. A citywide curfew has w been imposed in LA and many or cities. 

George Floyd death: What happened to George Floyd?

George Floyd was brutally murdered by a police officer named Derek Chauvin. incident took place last Monday when Minneapolis resident was pinned down by Chauvin.  foot of incident went viral on social media in whic Chauvin was seen pressing his knee against Floyd's neck for several minutes. Gasping for air to brea, Floyd was repeatedly heard pleing, "I can't brea" before he eventually turned silent and motionless. 

George Floyd was prounced de later that night. Derek Chauvin and three identified officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng - were fired by  Minneapolis Police Department. On Friday, Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Last week, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared a similar picture on Instagram where he was seen wearing 'I can't brea' t-shirt. LeBron James has been extremely vocal regarding George Floyd's murder. 

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