Zimmerman not guilty verdict sends shockwaves through pro sports

George Zimmerman found not guilty, athletes react

The not guilty verdict on the George Zimmerman murder trial brought about strong reaction from the sports world. Below are a few of tweets that express some anger, but mostly sadness from some of your favorite ball players…

Everything happens for a reason. God uses things like this to teach us things. But I'm not sure of the lesson this time….

— Bill Hall (@BillHall_III) July 14, 2013

Sad day in America! Makes me even more protective of my little boy! No making sense out of nonsense. May God Bless the Martin Family!

— Tina Thompson (@IamTinaThompson) July 14, 2013

These tears right now in my eyes are for Trayvon's family, for my nephews for my unborn son(God willing one day) this is so hard to bare!

— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) July 14, 2013

Watched a lot of the case…though manslaughter was a definite! Thinking about everyone involved especially the Martin family

— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 14, 2013

How do I explain this to my young boys????

— THREE (@DwyaneWade) July 14, 2013

It's not a race thing 4 me, it's the fact I have 2 sons and I couldn't imagine 1 of them losing their life that way! Could've been avoided.

— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas2) July 14, 2013

I've tried to get my thoughts together about this Martin trial. I just don't understand how u can kill a child and go home. Sad day

— Maurice Jones-Drew (@Jones_Drew32) July 14, 2013

Dear pro athletes- stay off twitter regarding this verdict. Sincerely- you're welcome

— Josh Scobee (@JoshScobee10) July 14, 2013

I really don't know if what I'm feeling right now is anger or just pure sadness. #JusticeforTrayvonMartin

— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuckNYG91) July 14, 2013

Let the dialogue continue in the locker rooms, and on the team planes, and let it transform itself into understanding, openness, and action.

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