President Trump Criticizes Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich in
NBA China Controversy
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Donald Trump made his first public comments
on Wednesday about the NBA's
strained relationship with China.
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The president said both Kerr and Popovich were "pandering to China" with their responses.
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He (Kerr) couldn't answer the question – he was shaking ... He didn't know how to answer the question, and yet he'll talk about the United States very badly.
, President Donald Trump, via statement.
I watched Popovich – sort of the same thing, but he didn't look quite as scared actually.
, President Donald Trump, via statement.
They talk badly about the United States, but when it talks about China, they don't want to say anything bad. I thought it was pretty sad, actually. It'll be
very interesting.
, President Donald Trump, via statement.
The Chinese government refused to broadcast NBA preseason games and canceled NBA media events
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in response to Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of protesters in the Hong Kong riots.
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Warriors star Stephen Curry responded to
Trump's comments about his coach, Steve Kerr.
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We've obviously been really outspoken since I can remember, in terms of our organization and all that.
, Steph Curry, via statement


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But from the league and China and just our presence there and building a business, it's an interesting situation because there's so much history involved in it.
, Steph Curry, via statement