Jackson, a 14-year NBA veteran, said Floyd was his best friend, and brought a deeply personal connection to a story that consumed the NBA.

Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Former NBA player Stephen Jackson speaks at a protest in response to the police killing of George Floyd outside the Hennepin County Government Center in ...

Stephen Jackson has been one of the most visible faces on the front lines in Minneapolis protesting the death of George Floyd after he was killed by a police officer earlier this week.

Stephen Jackson spoke candidly about the pursuit of justice for his ’brother’ and how he will support George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter.