CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The west side of Charlotte is where former NBA players Rasheed Wallace and Stephen Jackson spent their Saturday afternoon. 

“We’re here to help," said Wallace. "That’s our job. It doesn’t matter if we’re playing anymore. We do this because the people need help and we’re straight action." 

Both players got a chance to meet everyone in the community by organizing a march and rally pushing for change. 

Jackson, a long-time friend of George Floyd, whose death ignited the movement, says he won’t let anyone forget him.

"My brother’s death is not going to go in vain," he said. "His name is going to be the name of change. Every time you hear the name George Floyd, it’s going to be the name of change and we [are] going from state to state showing our people that we love them.” 

After speaking, they soon made their way through the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood. 

As they marched, they also made sure to pass out food to community members while sharing their message of love and togetherness.

Terrance Burney flew into Charlotte from Los Angeles Saturday morning to be here for this event.

He says he’s known both players for years and says they’ve always reached out to help those in need. 

“[The] first time I met Stephen Jackson, he was helping a homeless person," he said. "I worked out with the Pistons for two years, [and Rasheed] donated…he gave me over $250,000 in clothes. You know, random, like didn’t tell anybody about it.” 

While both Wallace and Jackson say their mission is far from over, those close to them, like Burney, say they’ll also be there supporting them every step of the way. 

“If nobody has their back, who's going to have my back?" he said. "So these are my brothers, so I’ll keep traveling. I’m going to keep traveling." 

Friday, both players were handing out food and resources to the homeless in Uptown Charlotte.