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New York Knicks players Karl-Anthony Towns and Guerschon Yabusele have spoken out about the deadly Border Patrol-involved shooting that took place over the weekend in Minnesota.
Both Towns and Yabusele called out the federal government for its actions in Minneapolis. There were two shooting deaths involving federal agents in January. Alex Pretti was killed Saturday and Renee Good was killed earlier this month.
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Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the New York Knicks reacts after missing a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
“What is happening in the Twin Cities and the Great North Star State is heartbreaking to see. These events have cost lives and shaken families – and we must call for accountability, transparency and protection for all,” Towns wrote on X Sunday. “This moment demands that we honestly reflect on what our values really are. My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the families of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.
“I stand with the people of Minnesota.”
Towns played for the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded to the Knicks.
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New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) reacts after making a basket against the LA Clippers during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 7, 2026. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
“I can’t help but think about the tragic events taking place in Minnesota, and even though I’m French, I can’t stay silent,” Yabusele added. “What is happening is beyond comprehension. We are talking about murders, these are serious matters. The situation must change, the government must stop operating this way. I stand with Minnesota.”
The statements from Towns and Yabusele come as the National Basketball Players Association also condemns the actions of the Border Patrol.
“After the announcement of yet another fatal shooting in Minneapolis, a city that has been at the forefront of the fight against injustice, NBA players can no longer remain silent,” the union said. “Now more than ever, we must defend the right to free speech and stand in solidarity with Minnesotans who are protesting and risking their lives to demand justice.
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“The NBA playing fraternity, like the United States itself, is a community enriched by its global citizens, and we refuse to let the flames of division threaten the civil liberties that are meant to protect us all. The NBPA and its members extend our deepest condolences to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, as our thoughts remain focused on the safety and well-being of all members of our community.”
