Steve Kerr’s Political Commentary and Double Standards

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made headlines on Wednesday when he addressed the media at Chase Center. Reporters were preparing to leave after practice, with their recorders and notebooks put away. However, Kerr halted them to express his surprise that no one asked about the outcomes of Tuesday’s midterms.

Kerr jestingly remarked, “I’m disappointed, because I was looking forward to that $5,000 check that we were all gonna get,” poking fun at President Trump. He humorously added, “I already spent it, in fact. And I was so excited and sure about it that I spent it already. So now I’m gonna have to figure something out.” His comments came following Republican losses at the ballot box, a moment Kerr didn’t want to miss addressing.

“Don’t kid yourself: if Democrats had lost, he would’ve clammed up and kept politics far away from the microphone, just like he did with China.”

Kerr, known for his Democratic leanings, faced criticism for a perceived bias. Some believe his critiques come only when Democrats fare well. His previously controversial silence on China’s actions in Hong Kong was attributed to safeguarding the NBA’s financial interests. Kerr later expressed regret over calling Trump a “buffoon,” advocating for a more dignified political discourse, a stance seemingly at odds with his past remarks.

Warriors management and NBA figures have sometimes grown weary of Kerr’s political observations. Team owner Joe Lacob noted that Kerr occasionally “goes a little far” with his political statements. In one instance, Kerr admitted to misspeaking about federal immigration enforcement after being challenged with factual data.

When asked about agents’ actions, Kerr backtracked, acknowledging he “misspoke” and apologized for the misinformation. “I knew that ICE was arresting some criminals,” he said. Despite earlier missteps, Kerr continues to merge political commentary with his basketball role, reinforcing his dual personas.

Kerr’s habit of reverting to basketball discussions when confronted underscores his adaptability in avoiding prolonged political contention. Yet, his approach also reveals a desire to control the narrative without enduring scrutiny.