Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr believes the NBA will see it's share of players protesting around the league, once the season kicks off in October. He confirmed with reporters on Wednesday [September 21], that he supports the right of athletes to exercise their speech and will be facilitating team discussions on the matter, stating, "one of the best things that’s come out of the Kaepernick issue is that people are talking about it. It’s a good thing.” The reining Coach of the Year added that he would expect that the reason behind the protest movement is something that is being conversed about beyond the locker room and arena.
“No matter what side of the spectrum you are on, I would hope that every American is disgusted with what is going on around the country, with what happened in Tulsa two days ago, Terence Crutcher,” Kerr said. “It doesn’t matter what side you’re on, on the Kaepernick stuff, you better be disgusted about things that are happening."
Kerr has been outspoken on social justice causes before, as was evident when he encouraged Congress to pass stricter gun-control legislation in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, earlier this year. The 50-year-old Lebanese migrant would know what it's like when those with passionate views take the road of extremism, as the son of a professor who was assassinated by a terrorist in Beirut in 1984. Having experienced such, the method of dissent being employed by a growing number of NFL players at the present time, is a refreshing development for Kerr. "This is America. This is what our country is about. It’s a nonviolent protest. It’s what it should be about. I think Colin has really clarified his message over the last couple of weeks. I think that something similar will happen in the NBA," said Kerr.
Source: theundefeated.com
