Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins spoke prior to Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, saying that Tyre Nichols' death had hit the team hard.
"The senseless loss of life for Tyre Nichols has really hit us hard," Jenkins said."And it’s been tough being on the road, not being home. And I wish I could extend my arms through this camera right now to the family. They’re going through a lot."Jenkins said he watched a televised interview of Nichols’ mother speaking about her son’s death earlier in the day, saying that it made him cry.
Head coach Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 14, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. "We're here again, sadly. With a loss of life to police brutality is something you can’t fathom," Jenkins continued."As the head coach of this team, trying to get everyone to understand the responsibilities we have moving forward beyond basketball. This is a stark reminder of what position we’re in to unify our city. Our city has great soul. Our city has great love for each other.
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 25, 2023, in San Francisco, California.
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