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While in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Warriors guard Steph Curry endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Both members of the Warriors — who are participating in the Olympics with USA Basketball — spoke highly of Harris and her decision to run for president.
“It’s a big deal, to say the least,” Curry said in front of media after mentioning President Joe Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing Harris, “She represents the Bay Area. She’s been a big supporter of us, and so I want to give that energy right back to her. And [I’m] just excited knowing — obviously, we’re representing our country here — and this is a very monumental next couple months for our country and the direction that we’re headed. So, hopefully, this is a great way to do our part to continue unifying the country with how we — sports brings a lot of people together.”
“It’s a big deal, to say the least.”
Steph Curry addresses VP Kamala Harris, a Bay Area native and Warriors fan, running for President in the November election pic.twitter.com/HiHEoBZiUo
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 25, 2024
Kerr, as he’s known to do when expressing his views, was more blunt in his endorsement.
“Kamala Harris is a great candidate,” he said, “and I will support her.”
“Kamala Harris is a great candidate and I will support her,” @usabasketball head coach Steve Kerr said. pic.twitter.com/ORp6D8hvSr
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 25, 2024
Both men, as well as the rest of the U.S. men’s national team, met Harris during a team practice in early July.
“Our nation is cheering you on. We are so proud of you. Beat Canada and bring back that gold.”
Vice President Kamala Harris’s message to Team USA ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics 🗣️
(via @usabasketball)pic.twitter.com/e3My23MFtZ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 10, 2024
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