'People worry about you': Draymond Green bizarrely questioned by journalist who insists his suspensions are a problem



Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green faced a strange line of questioning from a reporter who insisted people are worried about him.

During a press conference, a media member stepped up to the mic without introducing himself and asked, "Draymond, you know people worry about you? Fans, many of your teammates—"

'I would have told them they're out of their mind!'

"Why they worry about me?" Green interrupted. "I am a successful black man in America doing incredibly well."

"They worry about you," the reporter continued.

"There are way more people in this world to worry about than me, that's for sure," Green continued from the podium.

"But we're here now," the reporter strangely stated.

"We're all here; I don't think you should worry about me," Green replied.

Most viewers interpreted the reporter's line of questioning as meaning fans and teammates are concerned with the 34-year-old missing games due to suspension.

Last season, Green missed 17 games and lost $2.6 million in salary due to two suspensions from separate incidents.

In December 2023, he missed 12 games after a flagrant foul when he swung his arm into a Phoenix Suns player's face.

The month prior, he was suspended five games after an altercation with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

With two more suspensions the year prior and six total in his career, Green has lost $3,223,073 in salary, according to Spotrac numbers.

Despite this, he is a four-time NBA champion.

The forward continued his exchange with the reporter and explained that if he knew as a child how successful he would become, he wouldn't imagine some one saying they should be worried about him.

"If someone told me, 'They're worried about you,' I would have told them they're out of their mind!" Green explained.

"[Fans] are worried for themselves, too. They know the team needs you," the reporter replied again.

"So why are they worried?" Green asked while smiling. "They don't feed their families doing this," the player said, interrupting the reporter's response.

"And you've been here every night?" the reporter said snidely.

Green went on to defend himself, saying that suspension guidelines are in place because it is "a possibility." He added that many other of his teammates had missed games, and the fact his Warriors teammate Kevon Looney played a full season was celebrated.

"I think my mindset has helped us do some great things," Green concluded, before delivering one of his all-time greatest remarks.

"That's pretty cool. So it's all about how you spin it. I love how you're trying to spin it, but it ain't my spin to it, player."

For reference, five-time NBA champion and known agitator Dennis Rodman was suspended 11 times throughout his career.

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Steph Curry’s Kamala Harris endorsement calls his Christian faith into question



Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard Stephen Curry has announced he’s supporting Kamala Harris.

“Endorsing Kamala is important for me, for my family,” he stated in an interview.

When asked what issues he cared about the most, Curry gave the typical leftist answer: “Women’s rights.”

“We need to be in a position where women have the right to choose what’s best for them,” he regurgitated.

“Knowing Kamala and having been around her, I understand she's qualified for this job. She's, I think, representing what it means to be a great leader and being a decent human being in terms of representing our country the right way, so it's an easy choice for me,” he explained.

Curry’s answers, according to Jason Whitlock, spit in the face of his alleged “Christian faith.”

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“Women’s rights and women’s right to choose – that’s obviously abortion,” he says. “I don't think you can be pro-abortion and be a legitimate Christian. … Steph’s doing what’s comfortable for his social life, comfortable as an athlete in San Francisco.”

T.J. Moe agrees: “Steph Curry is not a Christian, and everybody should stop pretending so, and we should stop talking about him like he is a Christian.”

However, Moe also notices that Curry pointing to “women’s rights” as the policy he cares most about reveals an even bigger issue: We don’t know what Kamala Harris’ policies are.

“He didn't know any of her policies because she won't tell us any of her policies,” he criticizes. “We're 60 days out from the election, and she's held one interview.”

As for Curry’s assertion that Kamala Harris is “a decent human being,” Moe laughs at the glaring hypocrisy.

“Yes, murdering children in the womb is making us innocent people,” he mocks. “Proverbs 6 says there are six things that the Lord's hates; one of them is hands that shed innocent blood.”

According to Jason, Curry’s endorsement reveals that he’s “taken the very easy path.”

He’s “trying to serve two masters. You want to be rich, you want to be famous? Or do you want to be obedient to God?” he asks. Curry “wants to be rich and famous more than he wants to be obedient to God.”

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NBA coach in prime of life suddenly dies after suffering heart attack during team dinner: 'A shocking and tragic blow'



Dejan Milojević, an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, died on Wednesday. He was only 46 years old.

Milojević was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack during the team's private dinner in Salt Lake City ahead of a matchup with the Utah Jazz. "Despite lifesaving efforts," the team said in a statement, Milojević passed away Wednesday morning.

The Warriors did not release any other details about the incident.

"We are absolutely devastated by Dejan's sudden passing," said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

"This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him," he added. "In addition to being a terrific basketball coach, Dejan was one of the most positive and beautiful human beings I have ever known, someone who brought joy and light to every single day with his passion and energy."

Milojević was in the midst of his third season coaching for the Warriors.

As a former professional player himself — a European all-star who won three consecutive Adriatic MVPs — Milojević was an "old-school power forward," according to the Athletic, who became known as a "big man guru" when he transitioned to coaching. Milojević served as a mentor to some of the NBA's biggest stars, including two-time MVP Nikola Jokić, a center for the Denver Nuggets.

Milojević's sudden death triggered shock across the basketball world. Milojević is remembered not only as a basketball great but as an even better man.

"He was a role model as a player, as a man, as a husband, as a coach — somebody that I really admired and have a lot of respect for," said Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković. "Unfortunately, last night, his heart stopped working and he left his wife and two kids behind and a big, big legacy."

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown explained, "Not only was he an extremely talented coach, he was an even better person."

Milojević leaves behind his wife, Natasa, and two children, Nikola and Masa.

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Furious NBA coach Steve Kerr blames Republican US senators for Texas mass killing, says they're holding America 'hostage' and crave 'power'



Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr in a furious address to the media Tuesday blamed Republican U.S. senators for the mass killing of elementary school students and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, saying GOP elected officials are holding Americans "hostage" and crave "power" as they refuse to pass universal background checks on gun purchases.

"I'm not gonna talk about basketball," Kerr said as he took a seat in front of a microphone ahead of a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks, adding that "any basketball questions don't matter."

What else did Kerr say?

Kerr — his voice shaking and his breathing labored — then recounted the recent mass killing of "elderly black people" in Buffalo and the shooting of "Asian churchgoers" in southern California while commenting on the unfolding tragedy at Robb Elementary School "400 miles from here."

The coach then slammed his hand on the table and hollered, "When are we gonna do something?" after which he clenched his teeth against his upper lip in a brief scowl.

"I'm tired," Kerr continued, now pounding his fist. "I'm so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there. ... I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!"

Image source: YouTube screenshot

Blaming Republicans

Kerr then lit into Republican U.S. senators without specifically mentioning their political party: "There's 50 senators right now who refuse to vote on H.R. 8, which is a background check rule that the House passed a couple years ago. It's been sitting there for two years. And there's a reason they won't vote on it — to hold on to power."

He did name Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Capitol Hill colleagues "who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings; I ask you, are you going to put your own desire for power ahead of the lives of our children and our elderly and our churchgoers? Because that's what it looks like."

Kerr added that he wanted "every person here, every person listening to this to think about your own child or grandchild or mother or father or sister, brother — how would you feel if this happened to you today? We can't get numb to this. We can't sit here and just read about it and go, 'Well, let's have a moment of silence ...' [while] 50 senators are gonna hold us hostage. You realize that 90 percent of Americans regardless of political party want ... universal background checks — 90 percent of us! We are being held hostage by 50 senators in Washington who refuse to even put it to a vote despite what we, the American people, want."

Concluding his remarks, Kerr banged the table again with the edge of his hand, saying the Republican senators "won't vote on it because they wanna hold on to their own power! It's pathetic!" He then rose from his seat and walked away while saying, "I've had enough!"

Steve Kerr Comments on the Tragic Shooting in Uvalde, Texasyoutu.be

It's worth noting that Kerr's father, Malcom Kerr, was assassinated in 1984 by two gunmen when he was president of American University in Beirut.

It's also worth noting that Kerr in 2020 supported students and parents in Oakland who called for the school district to eliminate its police force.

‘Shocking Moral Indifference’: Tom Cotton Goes After Warriors Owner For Dismissing Uyghur Genocide

'Not that surprising from this woke billionaire'

NBA player rips Warriors co-owner for brushing off China's oppression of Uyghurs: 'When genocides happen, it is people like this that let it happen'



It's quite a thing for most Americans, many of who take their extensive freedoms for granted — even as woke politicians and violent leftists have been working hard to snuff them out — to witness someone from another country come to the United States and fall in love with it.

Readers of TheBlaze ought to be familiar with Enes Kanter of the NBA's Boston Celtics. So enamored with the freedoms afforded to U.S. citizens, the center from Turkey became an American citizen himself and even decided to officially change his name to Enes Kanter Freedom to mark the occasion.

And he'd been exercising our First Amendment rights long before that momentous day, boldly speaking out against NBA icons like LeBron James for cozying up to China and ignoring the communist nation's human rights abuses of Uyghurs.

But Freedom hasn't stopped yet.

What now?

Upon hearing the news that Chamath Palihapitiya — an executive and part owner of the NBA's Golden State Warriors — said "nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs," Freedom took aim Monday at Palihapitiya on Twitter:

When @NBA says we stand for justice, don\u2019t forget there are those who sell their soul for money & business like @chamath the owner of @warriors,\nwho says \u201cNobody cares about what\u2019s happening to the Uyghurs\u201d\n\nWhen genocides happen, it is people\nlike this that let it happen\n\nShame!pic.twitter.com/27j2GxGhCU
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@Enes Kanter FREEDOM) 1642439640

"When @NBAsays we stand for justice, don’t forget there are those who sell their soul for money & business like [Palihapitiya] the owner of @warriors, who says 'nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs.' When genocides happen, it is people like this that let it happen," he posted. "Shame!"

Freedom added in a subsequent tweet that Palihapitiya's "disgusting" comments are "against everything the @nbastands for; I want the #NBA commissioner Adam Silver & @warriors board members to step in and push him to [sell] his shares."

During an "All-In" podcast, Palihapitiya declared, "Of all the things that I care about, yes, [oppression of the Uyghurs] is below my line, OK? ... It is below my line." He soon added that "a segment of a class of people in another country ... is not a priority for me."

How did folks react to the NBA player's stance?

It appears some folks are standing with Freedom's tweet:

  • "Stand against genocide," LifeNews.com replied. "Boycott the Beijing Olympics!"
  • "Embarrassing for the @NBA, especially coming to light on MLK Day," another commenter said. "You would think human rights would be something we all care about."
  • "[Palihapitiya] is a disgusting excuse of a human being to say he doesn't care [about the] Uyghur genocide & [is] standing by the CCP," ," another user noted. "Money, power & greed are the path to hell. Any supporter of @warriors need to denounce him."

But others weren't buying it:

  • "@EnesFreedom, keyboard warriors don’t stop genocides," another commenter said. "What are you doing for the cause? I don’t expect to get a response."
  • "Mr. Freedom you do realize that just because you photoshopped the Nike check off your jersey in your Twitter profile it's still a Nike jersey," another user said. "But I don't blame you for not leaving the league; it's a lot easier just to photoshop the Nike check off the jersey."
  • Another commenter wrote, "To be honest, at least [Palihapitiya is] honest about it and his comment is eye opening. Yes! The west has done nothing for the Uyghurs. All they did was talk talk and made little of it. You know why? Because they simply don’t care, and it is below the line for them! BTW, I am an Uyghur."

NBA team exec and co-owner declares that 'nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs' — despite China's well-known abuse of their human rights



Chamath Palihapitiya — an executive and part owner of the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association — said that "nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs," who are victims of China's well-documented human rights abuses.

What else did he say?

Palihapitiya is part of the "All-In" podcast with friends and colleagues Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg, and they discuss the economy, tech, politics, and other subjects.

In episode 63, posted Saturday to YouTube, Calacanis brought up President Joe Biden's policy on China and said his statement on the Uyghurs was "very strong."

“Let's be honest, nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs, OK?" Palihapitiya shot back.

"What?" Calacanis retorted in shock. "What do you mean nobody cares?"

"You bring it up 'cause you really care, and I think that's nice that you care," Palihapitiya continued. "The rest of us don’t care. I’m just telling you ... a very hard, ugly truth, OK? Of all the things that I care about, yes, it is below my line, OK? ... It is below my line."

Calacanis called his colleague's stance "disappointing."

Soon Palihapitiya noted a few other issues he does care about, including empty shelves in grocery stores, climate change, that "our economy could turn on a dime" if China invades Taiwan, and America's "crippling and decrepit health care infrastructure."

"But if you're asking me do I care about a segment of a class of people in another country? Not until we can take care of ourselves will I prioritize them over us," Palihapitiya explained, adding that "every time I say that I care about the Uyghurs, I'm really just lying if I don't really care. And so I'd rather not lie to you and tell you the truth. It's not a priority for me."

When Calacanis argued it's a "sad state of affairs" when human rights as a global concept "falls beneath tactical and strategic issues," Palihapitiya replied that such a stance is a "luxury belief."

The Warriors' exec and part owner added that "we don't do enough domestically to actually express that view in real, tangible ways. So until we actually clean up our own house, the idea that we step outside of our borders ... with us sort of like morally virtual signaling about somebody else's human rights track record is deplorable."

E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and moreyoutu.be

Anything else?

China's human rights abuses of the Uyghurs — and in general — not only have been a pretty big headline for a while now, but also it's an issue in professional sports, most notably in the NBA, which covets the communist nation's huge financial stake in the game:

  • Interestingly, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was slammed in August for his silence on human rights abuses in China while complaining about critics of national anthem protests.
  • Last month, legendary sports announcer Bob Costas ripped the NBA, basketball superstar LeBron James, and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for their lack of criticism of China's human rights record.
  • A couple of years ago, Hong Kong protesters against China blasted James, saying quizzically that "Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights, but LeBron James supports totalitarianism?" James infamously called out then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for posting a pro-Hong Kong tweet, saying the exec "wasn't educated on the situation at hand" and that while "we all do have freedom of speech ... at times there are ramifications for the negative that can happen." James added that "so many people could have been harmed, not only financially, but physically, emotionally, spiritually, so just be careful what we tweet, what we say, and what we do."
  • By way of contrast, Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom has been quite critical of China, delivering pro-Tibet remarks, condemning China's oppression of the Uyghurs, and blasting Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "brutal dictator." China removed Celtics games from Chinese TV in October 2021.

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