Doc Rivers honored that Joe Biden used his words in Gettysburg speech

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers is honored that Joe Biden used his words.

It’s an election year in America and the two candidates are campaigning to try and earn everybody’s vote when it comes to the next presidential term.

Joe Biden, who is the Democratic nominee going up against incumbent Donald Trump, was on the campaign trail at Gettysburg and he cited Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers’s words in his speed. Rivers had a passionate speech about police brutality while he was still the coach of the Los Angeles Clippers while inside the bubble in Orlando and Biden used those words.

Biden used Rivers’ plea for police reform in his speech and it was a pretty powerful moment in his presidential campaign.

Rivers then said how honored he was to see that as he told The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey:

I am honored that Vice President Biden chose my words as an exmaple for needing social change. These are human rights issues that we are fighting for. Every American should want social justice for all regardless of race, gebder or political views.

The Sixers brought in Rivers for his social justice views just as much for his basketball acumen. He is a guy who wants to see equality for all and this is a good hire both for Philadelphia’s chances on the floor and their activity in the community. [lawrence-related id=38192,38189,38186]

Former Celtics coach Rivers cited by Biden in campaign speech

Former Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers was cited by Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden in a recent speech.

Former Boston Celtics head coach and recently-hired Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was quoted by presidential hopeful Joe Biden in a speech on Tuesday, reports ESPN.

Speaking at a campaign event held at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Biden touched on the police killing of a Black man named Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin in late August of this year.

At that point of his speech, the former Vice President touched on Rivers’ words in a press conference on August 24th held after a Los Angeles Clippers practice — Rivers’ team at that time — where the former Boston coach was asked about the Blake incident.

So prompted, Rivers spoke at length on the state of race relations in the U.S. in light of Blake’s killing, which the Democratic presidential candidate in turn cited this week.

“Doc Rivers, the basketball coach, choking back tears … said, ‘We’re the ones getting killed. We’re the ones getting shot. We’ve been hung. It’s amazing how we keep loving this country, and this country does not love us back.'” said Biden. “I think about that. I think about what it takes for a Black person to love America.”

“That is a deep love for this country that has for far too long never been recognized,” he added.

While Rivers has never been known to dive into ethical or political concerns previously, the events surrounding Blake’s killing and the general state of race relations in general compelled the veteran head coach to speak out.

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DeAndre Jordan reacts to Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s first 2020 Presidential Debate

Like many others on Twitter, DeAndre Jordan voiced his opinion about the first 2020 Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

As the first 2020 Presidential Debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate former Vice President Joe Biden took place on Tuesday, Twitter was as busy as ever. Many made sure to share their opinions, especially after the event, when some founds themselves asking what they just saw.

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan new exactly what he was watching early on in the night, tweeting:

This [expletive] sounds like my brothers and me debating over who got to sit in the front seat when we were kids.

Jordan then waited a while longer to weigh in again:

Don’t bring up people’s children. Off limits, in my opinion.

Soon after, the Brooklyn Nets center suggested the host of ESPN’s First Take, Molly Qerim, be the next moderator, before asking followers what he should drink after watching the first 2020 Presidential Debate.

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Steph Curry joins Under Armour’s ‘Run To Vote’ initiative on National Voter Registration Day

On National Voter Registration Day, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry joined Under Armour’s “Run to Vote” campaign to increase voter turnout.

After endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with his family at the Democratic National Convention, Steph Curry chimed in on National Voter Registration Day.

The Golden State Warriors two-time Most Valuable Player is joining Under Armour’s “Run to Vote” campaign. The six-time All-Star shared a message on Twitter, encouraging his followers to prepare for election day.

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Under Armour’s “Run to Vote” will push to increase voter turnout in the 2020 general election.

Via Under Armour Newsroom:

Our Run to Vote initiative will ensure we can work with our partners to educate, mobilize, and empower Americans so we can all make an impact on our democracy. We are working to increase voter turnout by putting as many voters on the playing field as we can.

Under Armour’s campaign provided links for voter registration, registration check and absentee ballot requests. View the full Run to Vote page with other voting resources here.

Via @UnderArmour on Twitter:

Curry’s coach and teammates have also been active leading up to the 2020 general election. Along with joining the LeBron James led “More Than A Vote” initiative, Draymond Green has made appearances as a contributor on CNN

On Tuesday, Steve Kerr will serve at a virtual phone bank with the Biden campaign. In November, the Warriors will open their facilities in the Bay Area as election day polling sites.

Via @warriors on Twitter: 

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Warriors to open facilities in the Bay Area to serve as polling sites for the November election

The Golden State Warriors will open their facilities across the Bay Area to serve as polling locations for the 2020 general election.

On Friday, the Golden State Warriors announced the opening of different Bay Area locations for the 2020 general election.

In November, the Warriors will open their facilities in Oakland, Santa Cruz and San Francisco to serve as polling sites for election day. The team’s Oakland facility and their G League affiliate’s home in Santa Cruz will serve as a polling site and ballot drop-off location on Nov. 3.

Chase Center’s outdoor location “Thrive City” in San Francisco will be accepting drop off ballots from Oct. 31-Nov. 3.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

Following the NBA strike in the Orlando Bubble after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, players demanded league arenas be used as polling posts for the 2020 general election.

Members of the Golden State Warriors have been active leading up to November’s election. In a virtual message with their family, Stephen and Ayesha Curry endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. Curry’s teammate Draymond Green joined the LeBron James led “More Than a Vote” initiative.

The Warriors are currently in competition with the Atlanta Hawks with “Voters Win.” The two franchises are competing to see who can get the most members from their fanbase pledging to vote on election day.

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Steph and Ayesha Curry appear at DNC to endorse Joe Biden in the 2020 election

Steph and Ayesha Curry appeared in a virtual video at the 2020 Democratic National Convention to endorse Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Stephen Curry had a busy Thursday.

After serving as the Golden State Warriors representative at the NBA Draft Lottery, Curry joined his wife Ayesha to make an appearance during the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

In a pretaped video surrounded by their family, Steph and Ayesha endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Ayesha opened the video stating, “We want to ensure that our kids live in a nation that is safe, happy, healthy and fair.” The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player followed saying, “we’re voting for Biden.”

Steph and Ayesha were then joined by their daughters Ryan and Riley for some questions about politics and the upcoming election.

After the Curry family’s video, the former Vice President chimed in on Twitter to thank Steph and Ayesha.

Via @JoeBiden on Twitter:

Curry responded to Biden’s thank you with praise for his formal acceptance speech at the DNC. The point guard called the speech “amazing.”

Via @StephenCurry30 on Twitter:

Curry joined fellow NBA All-Star LeBron James to endorse Biden. In an interview with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill, the Los Angeles Lakers forward said he would “for sure” support Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election.

Watch the Curry family’s DNC video via @DemConvention on Twitter:

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