This George Floyd issue has triggered my anxiety disorder. In May 2005, I was driving through my old neighborhood in my truck (which had tented windows) and Raymond Felton was a passenger. In my rearview, i notice a cop following me. I'm on the phone with my mom & she says"Cont'd

"Stay Calm"...Soon after, the cop siren goes off and I pull over. He and his partner rush my my truck, and jerks my door open with guns pulled. He snatches me out the truck, and forces me to spread eagle on my truck. He's kicking my ankles forcing me to spread my legs while his

Partner is telling me don't say a "F#$%$ Word" and he's calling for backup. They haven't asked for drivers license, registration, or nothing. Ray is on the phone with my mom and they dont know he's in the truck (windows tented)... They shove me to the pavement and force me to sit

on the curb. They're yet to tell me why they pulled me. They ask "Can they search my truck" and I say "NO"! They say "Its because you got dope in the car huh"?....I'm screaming for him to get his hands off me and now Ray is telling me to stay calm because my mom is terrified.

Mind you, its raining outside and I have on all white. Soon after, his backup arrives and literally pulls up on the curb 4ft away from me with his gun drawn. He asked for my license and I told him "I'm not reaching in this truck for you to shoot me"....His partner glances at me

and says "These are not dope boys...This is LeVelle Moton & Raymond Felton....after they break their huddle, the initial officer walks up and says "Aye man, I apologized but you fit the description of a call we received" He said "Please accept my apology cuz I dont want u to

think that I'm an A$$Hole"...He extended his hand but I refused to shake it. I sat on that curb for 30 minutes humiliated. Its the first time in my life I felt less than a man. I never said anything publicly bc Ray was entering the draft and I didn't wanna impact his draft value

My mom was crying, I was emotionally paralyzed but was thankful just to be alive. When I see brothers like George Floyd and countless others, I'm triggered. My stomach turns and my heart becomes heavy for their love ones. Its more than a hashtag...Its personal for many who can

understand the feeling of being targeted. See that cop didnt see a coach. That cop didn't see Ray as a National Champion fro UNC, he saw what he perceived as "Two Dope Boys" and thats what was scary. So today I decide to do my part in making this world see this tragic events

in a different light. As NCAA Coaches, we have the privilege of doing what we love. Many of the student/athletes that help feed our families and help create generational wealth for many POWER 5 coaches are the complexion of George Floyd. I challenge NCAA Coaches to publicly

support George Floyd and his family during this tumultuous time and see that justice is brought to his name. He needs you! His family needs you. Your student athletes NEED YOU! Black people Need You! May God bless you all....