Along with Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been one of the most outspoken critics of President Donald Trump and his administration.
Jared Kushner, the President’s son-in-law and Senior Advisor, was critical of LeBron James earlier this week after the NBA’s players held a historic strike which caused the temporary suspension of three days’ worth of playoff games.
Among other things, Kusher insinuated that NBA players shouldn’t complain about racism because they’re wealthy. He called LeBron James by name and the following day, suggested that he would connect with James personally after challenging NBA players to “fix” the problem they were complaining about.
On Friday, after two evenings of meetings and negotiations between the NBA’s players and the league itself, the NBPA and NBA issued a joint statement announcing that play would resume on Saturday.
In the release, the organizations announced an agreement that would further its commitment to social justice and curing voter suppression.
Moments thereafter, Kerr lashed out on Kushner on Twitter.
“NBA players, coaches, executives and owners are working so hard to try to meet racism head on and find ways to improve our country. Jared, your father in law spreads hatred and division daily. Spare us your confused lecture and try to teach the president to not be racist,” Kerr tweeted.
NBA players,coaches,executives and owners are working so hard to try to meet racism head on and find ways to improve our country. Jared, your father in law spreads hatred and division daily. Spare us your confused lecture and try to teach the president to not be racist. https://t.co/uh9RAINjzH
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) August 28, 2020
This is not the first time Kerr has sounded off on the President of members of his administration.
It probably won’t be the last, either.