Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been outspoken about politics, so you could guarantee he had plenty to say on Wednesday following the 2024 Presidential election.
“Well, I believe in democracy,” Kerr said Wednesday ahead of the game against the Boston Celtics. “The American people have spoken and voted for Trump, and I want him to do well the next four years, I want our country to do well.”
The long-time Trump critic couldn’t help but get in a few shots, however.
“I’m just thankful there wasn’t any voting fraud this time, because last time all those illegal immigrants crashed the border, raped and murdered people, and then voted six times. That was unfortunate, but thankfully this time everything was clean.”
Kerr made an appearance at the Democratic National Convention in August showing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris and runninf mate Tim Walz.
“Imagine what we could do with all 330 million of us playing on the same team,” he said as he addressed the crowd in Chicago. “Not as Democrats, not as Republicans, not as Libertarians, but as Americans.”
Across his playing and coaching career, Kerr’s won nine NBA championships. The winners of those seasons typically pay a visit to the White House. However, in 2017, the Warriors did not attend while Trump was President. Kerr cited a “human respect issue” as he told CNN’s David Axelrod.
“I want what’s best for us and I hope Trump can deliver that,” Kerr said on Wednesday.
Politics aside, Kerr was not greeted warmly by the Boston crowd Wednesday night. Celtics fans are still mad with the way Kerr handled star Jayson Tatum in the 2024 Summer Games.
[CNN]
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