Steph Curry, the two-time NBA MVP, said he’ll “most likely” stand for the anthem when the season kicks into gear – and he’ll be voting for Hillary Clinton in November.
Curry took part in a Q&A with TechCrunch in San Francisco on Tuesday night, and said he supported Colin Kaepernick’s protest and his attempts to “create a conversation for more social justice,” but probably wouldn’t be kneeling or sitting for the anthem.
Asked about his plans for the upcoming season, Curry said: “I’ll most likely stand. If you follow the way he [Kaepernick] talks and the message he’s trying to send with his act, from his mouth, he’s not disrespecting veterans. He’s not disrespecting military. That’s not his intention. He’s obviously continued the act to create a conversation for more social justice and things of that nature.”
He continued: “I’ve been a part of certain conversations off the grid, and finding different ways to make our community better, especially for African Americans. And so, that’s not the way that I would do it, but I support him in his attempt to start a conversation or continue the conversation.”
Curry acknowledged that his stance wouldn’t please everyone. “You just have to be true to yourself and understand both sides of the equation and be OK with the consequences, like Colin is. My approach is not going to please everyone and that’s what America is about. Some people agree with Colin, some don’t. But the common thread is that there is change that needs to be made.”
During a speed-round of questions, Curry was also asked about his presidential preference. “Hillary or Trump?” the moderator enquired.
“Hillary,” Curry said. The room erupted in applause.
The Warriors, who were beaten by the Cavaliers in a thrilling finals last season and added Kevin Durant during the off-season, open up against the San Antonio Spurs at home on 25 October.
