Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has always had a distaste for President Donald Trump. Even before the protests over racial injustice began, Pop has been adamant about what Trump’s presidency would mean for the future of the country, and how it would look overseas.
Pop’s comments began before Trump was even elected into office, so it’s not like he was going to stop now. And with Spurs training camp beginning, he was asked about how he felt about Trump’s recent comments.
As usual, he did not mince words. Here’s what he had to say.
Pop referred to “childishness” and “gratuitous fear-mongering” when asked about sports and politics.
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 25, 2017
Pop: “I think these ppl have been enabled by an example we’ve been given, you’ve seen it in Charlottesville.”
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 25, 2017
Pop: “Our country is an embarrassment to the world.”
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 25, 2017
Pop: “The discussion has to take place…Race is obviously the elephant in the room…Ppl have to be made to feel uncomfortable.”
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 25, 2017
Pop: “Bc you were born white you have advantages…Many people can’t look at it, it’s too difficult.”
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 25, 2017
Pop on Warriors invite: “I thought it was comical it was rescinded bc they weren’t going to go anyway.” Called it “disgusting”& “comical.”
— Melissa Rohlin (@melissarohlin) September 25, 2017
Pop also added that he and the Spurs organization would support any of the team’s players that chooses to protest the racial injustice in the future, so stay tuned.
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