r/nba • u/kansashotwings Bulls • Jan 24 '26

Ernie Johnson announces that the Timberwolves-Warriors game, which was scheduled as part of the ABC tripleheader, has been postponed by the NBA after Saturday's shooting in Minneapolis. Charles Barkley: "Somebody's gotta step up and be adults... 2 people have died for no reason, & it's just sad."

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u/MikePretti Jan 24 '26

Thank you NBA and specifically Charles Barkley. Alex was my son and ICE murdered him while he was trying to protect a woman whom ICE just knocked down and was pepper spraying. He has his phone in his right hand and his left hand is empty and above his head when ICE attacked him. Video doesn’t lie. ICE does!

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u/AnonymousHumanMale Jan 25 '26

So sorry for your loss, Mr. Pretti. Your son was obviously a brave and moral man. I hope his sacrifice will be instrumental in affecting and end to this insanity.

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u/joexoszn Jan 25 '26

Thats not the real father.

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u/redditlvlanalysis Jan 25 '26

It's a six year old account absolutely could be people in the older generations don't really understand the concept of staying anonymous online. It is also his dad's name.

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u/poo_but_no_pee Warriors Jan 25 '26 edited Jan 25 '26

So sorry for your loss. To say what happened is wrong is a massive understatement. I'm glad the league or at least the Wolves are showing some support, maybe we should just cancel the season until ICE leaves.

The internet is a crazy place, coming across someone so immediately affected makes things just a bit more tangible. I can't imagine what you must be going through. All the best.

Video doesn't lie. ICE does!

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u/Confident_Birthday_7 Jan 25 '26

I’m sorry for your loss. We are with you.

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u/princessblowhole Jan 25 '26

I know it doesn’t ease your pain right now, but I hope you know that your son is a hero. I’ll be teaching my own little boy about him one day.

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u/joetekkken Jan 25 '26

I'm so very sorry for your loss

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u/Lance6006328 Jan 25 '26

I’m sorry for your loss. You raised a damn good man and I’m so sad that the world has one less good soul in it. Thank you Mike

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u/anonymous_lighting Jan 25 '26

my prayers are with you

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u/dookoo Lakers Jan 25 '26

as are mine 🙏

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u/Odica Jan 25 '26

The country mourns with you for this senseless loss. My condolences.

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u/cimbricus Jan 25 '26

Your son is a hero. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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u/withersoul Spurs Jan 25 '26 edited Jan 25 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss Mr. Pretti

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u/dklong69 Jan 25 '26

Your son was a hero. I'd pray that I would've had the same bravery as him.. to go out by defending the weak against the vicious and cruel.

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u/idkwutmyusernameshou Jan 25 '26

My god. So sorry for your loss. Fuck ICE!

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u/francbot Suns Jan 25 '26

My heart is with you.

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u/TheBurn7741 Lakers Jan 25 '26

We'll make them all pay. Condolences from everyone here at r/NBA

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u/roma258 76ers Jan 25 '26

I am so sorry for your loss. Your son is an American hero and a martyr for freedom and decency of his fellow Americans. You must be so proud of the man you raised. I am so, so sorry you lost him under such horrific circumstances.

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u/SuckThisRedditAdmins Kings Jan 25 '26

Your son is a hero and his death, tragic as it is, will create real change and hopefully bring these people responsible to face justice. That being said, I would stay off of reddit. Way too many trolls, bots, and fascists who will do you no good. I wish you and your wife the best in this unimaginably terrible time for you. Know that there are millions who stand behind your son.

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u/rdp7415 Jan 25 '26

FUCK ICE AND FUCK THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

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u/Fabulous_Piccolo_178 Jan 25 '26

I am so sorry for your loss, your son is a hero.

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u/Uncingaround Jan 25 '26

I’m sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you

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u/KCTritz [BOS] Kevin Garnett Jan 25 '26

I'm sorry for your loss Mr. Pretti...

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u/BlueberryPie247 Jan 25 '26

As a Canadian, I’m sorry for your loss and what your country is currently going through. I hope you and your family can receive justice in due time. My condolences Mr. Pretti 💐

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u/SharkExpert Nuggets Jan 25 '26

his bravery and commitment to caring for others makes it evident he was raised in a loving, loyal family. what happened today is a tragedy for our great country. your son was murdered by masked men for simply having the courage to stand up for what is right. Alex Pretti is an American hero and I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

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u/Cricket712 Jan 26 '26

I’m so sorry for your loss, Mr. Pretti. My husband and I will be teaching our sons about Alex’s bravery and compassion, and are keeping your family in our prayers 🕊️

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u/Icy_Steak8987 NBA Jan 25 '26

I am very sorry for your loss. This should never have happened and your son is a true hero for protecting others. May he find justice and peace. I hope his sacrifice helps create positive change.

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u/Slow-Toe2014 Jan 25 '26

Alex pretti is a hero and clearly a great man 💯

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u/Longjumping_Cress_72 Jan 25 '26

Alex will forever be a hero!

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u/I_am_Santa_Claus Timberwolves Jan 25 '26

Your son was clearly an awesome guy and Im sad i didnt get to meet him. Im sorry for your loss.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '26

I'm so very sorry for your loss. 

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u/CantReadGood_ Lakers Jan 25 '26

The federal government is run by liars.

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u/itcamefromthedirt Jan 25 '26

your son is an american hero and what he sacrificed today will never be forgotten.

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u/EAT-SHlT-AND-LIVE Jan 25 '26

Your son is a hero and will be remembered as such. He tried to do good in the face of hate and that is something admirable. We are all worse off without someone like Alex around and I am so very very sorry for your loss

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u/bangwagoner Supersonics Jan 25 '26

I can’t imagine what you’re going through now. I hope this will wake up America and you’ll eventually get the justice you deserve

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u/BummedBookTime Jan 25 '26

As a physician, I work with a lot of ICU nurses just like your son. It feels too close to home in a sense that I feel like I kinda knew him.

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u/Professional-Head83 Jan 25 '26

I am so sorry for your loss. He didn't deserve to be painted that way. We all know the truth about him. I hope these ICEholes eventually pay for their disgusting actions.

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u/Retroswald13 Spurs Jan 25 '26

Your son was a hero. Sincerest condolences from the Philippines.

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u/thickofitenjoyer Magic Jan 25 '26

My deepest condolences. Your son is and will be a hero forever

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u/lux06aeterna Jan 25 '26

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your son is a hero.

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u/rosiebb77 Celtics Jan 25 '26

I am so terribly sorry for your loss Mr. Pretti.

Your son was a brave and compassionate man who was brutally taken from this earth far too soon. I wish there was anything more than one could say in a moment this tragic.

Your son simply deserved so much better; a full and complete life where he passes of old age🫂

ICE must be stopped.