"Chris Finch's voice cracked and faltered as the coach expressed on behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves their heartbreak for the community's collective fear and pain from the ongoing immigration crackdown, following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal officer."
""I'm more than a resident. This is my home. I love living here. I love being a part of this community. I've been embraced from day one. People have been amazing. It's sad to watch what is happening," said Finch, who was hired by the Timberwolves five years ago. "On the human level, certainly as somebody who takes great pride in being here, I know a lot of our players feel the same. They all love being here, and it's just hard to watch what we're going through.""
"The NBA announced Saturday that the rescheduling decision was made to "prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community" after Pretti was killed during a confrontation in a commercial district less than 2 miles south of Target Center. Finch said on Sunday that the Timberwolves pushed for the postponement to respect the public grieving process. "Playing basketball just didn't feel like the right thing to do," Finch said,"
Coach Chris Finch's voice cracked as he conveyed the Timberwolves' heartbreak after a federal officer fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Finch described Minneapolis as his home and expressed sorrow watching the community's pain during an intensive immigration enforcement period. The Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Pretti before the national anthem, mirroring a prior tribute for Renee Good. The NBA postponed the Timberwolves-Warriors game to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community. The team pushed for the postponement to respect public grieving, and Finch said playing basketball did not feel appropriate.
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