
Athletes Respond to Trump's Warriors Tweet
The Golden State Warriors were reportedly planning to meet on Saturday to decide whether or not they were going to visit the White House.
At 8:45 a.m. President Trump sent out this tweet:
Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
Within minutes, the athlete community responded.
U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 23, 2017
A #POTUS who’s name alone creates division and anger. Who’s words inspire dissension and hatred can’t possibly “Make America Great Again” — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 23, 2017
How you gonna withdraw an invite that somebody already said they weren't attending? ??
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) September 23, 2017
Still wondering how this guy is running our country.... ???
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 23, 2017
The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!!
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) September 23, 2017
With everything that's going on in our country, why are YOU focused on who's kneeling and visiting the White House??? #StayInYoLane
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017
It’s amazing that the most divisive person in this entire country is the President of the United States…he says whatever he wants — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 23, 2017
Back when it was an Honor to meet the President! pic.twitter.com/eHIhpLz0hW
— DIGGZ32 (@JamesIhedigbo) September 23, 2017
Haven’t ever really seen this type of disrespect by a president — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 23, 2017
What an embarrassment to our country... something new with Trump everyday smh
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) September 23, 2017
In my opinion... this is a REAL pivotal moment in the sports world right now. How do y'all feel about it? I wanna hear your thoughts.
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) September 23, 2017
Everything @jemelehill said seem just about 100% accurate now it was 99.9 trump,NFL owners ... read between the lines it's clear #woke
— LaMike james (@LaMichaelJames) September 23, 2017
All NFL players should take a knee tomorrow! #FDT
— Omar C. Bolden (@OmarBolden) September 23, 2017
@BarackObama we need you back ASAP
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) September 23, 2017
Someone should have warned him that sending for ANY of the NBA players wasn't going to end well... pic.twitter.com/oPylIHx8R5
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) September 23, 2017
welp, i don’t think anyone can tell athletes to “stick to sports” for a while — Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) September 23, 2017