IN A genuine act of human kindness, it is reported that NBA star Kyrie Irving has bought a house for the family of George Floyd.

Last May, Floyd, was killed by Minneapolis police when a white officer kneeled on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Floyd’s death led to protests around the United States. The world was horrified when the brutal murder was recorded on a phone and began to circulate.

As a result of Floyd’s murder, protests took place globally that called for police reform and racial equality. Sports stars and musicians stepped in to help Floyd’s family after the incident.

Irving made the house purchase approximately five to six months ago. In July, Irving also donated $1.5 million to WNBA players who chose not to play the remainder of the 2020 season in a bubble.

Confirmation of the house purchase came from Stephen Jackson, the former NBA forward who was close with Floyd before he was killed.

“[Floyd’s daughter Gianna is] getting so much love from not just us, but from people all around the world who are showing support,” former NBA forward Stephen Jackson said on The Rematch Podcast.

He added: “I’m just continuing to do what I said I was going to do; I said I was going to be my brother’s keeper and take care of his daughter and make sure that her next days are her best days.

“I had a lot of my friends — Kyrie Irving bought them a house. Lil Wayne’s manager bought them a Mercedes-Benz. Barbra Streisand gave them stock in Disney.

“I think God has definitely blessed her. Right now she’s doing the best she’s ever done; she’s happy.

“We’re just waiting for all this trial stuff to get out of the way, where she don’t have to keep reliving the situation and she can go about living her life and being happy.”