On Wednesday, Congress set out to tally electoral votes to affirm Joe Biden as the President-elect of the United States. Instead, the nation came to a halt when a Pro-Donald Trump mob in Washington D.C. stormed the U.S. Capitol building.
Before the Golden State Warriors tipped off against the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Kerr spoke about the violent riots at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The Golden State head coach didn’t hold back.
"The truth matters."
Steve Kerr addresses today's events at the U.S. Capitol. pic.twitter.com/Rglf5vis41
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 7, 2021
“I started the day thinking about how we were going to guard Lou Williams without fouling him, and suddenly that didn’t seem quite as important when I turned the TV on, as shootaround was beginning. Just a bizarre scene, but a pretty clear reminder that the truth matters. We’ve been talking about this for years, but the truth matters in our country and in anywhere in any circumstance because of the repercussions if we allow lies to spread, and if we enable people in power to lie.
You all of a sudden have millions of people who are doubting an election, that was certified in every state. We had seven to eight million more people vote for Biden than for Trump. Every state has certified those results every court appeal has been turned down. A legitimate election is suddenly questioned by millions of people, including many of the people who are leading our country in government because we’ve decided to over the last few years allow lies to be told. So, this is who we are, you reap what you sow.”
Along with Kerr’s pregame comments, members of the Warriors shared their feelings on Twitter following the events in Washington D.C.
There is literally a tweet for everything. Cat got your tongue today huh? https://t.co/yKd8dgm2wn
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) January 6, 2021
Sick country we live in! Smh
— Eric Paschall (@epaschall) January 6, 2021
Built on TWO DIFFERENT SYSTEMS. Smh
— Damion Lee (@Dami0nLee) January 6, 2021
Kerr said he will meet with the team before their tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers to decide if anyone would like to express their thoughts or feelings about any of the current issues.
The Warriors will open a two-game series with the Clippers on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. PST.
