Steve Kerr applauds peaceful BLM protests, compares Colin Kaepernick to Muhammad Ali

Warriors coach Steve Kerr is among many who have constantly voiced ir support for Black Lives Matter movement. Ever since George Floyd's death on May 25, Kerr has spoken about incident during interviews and has also given his candid political opinion. During a recent interview, Steve Kerr applauded peaceful protests for Black Lives Matter movement. 

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Steve Kerr supports peaceful protests, applauds Warriors players for attending

During a recent conference call, Steve Kerr spoke about Colin Kaepernick and his similarity to Muhamm Ali. As per Kerr, Kaepernick would also be considered a hero down ro, just like Ali was and become 'one of most beloved'. Kerr furr talked about protests, stating that y feel different this time. Kerr believes that more people are aware of experiences African American community go through and are aware that someone needs to be done about it as a country.

Kerr ded that y cant 'just sit' and d ir hes and move on but have to 'actually all take part'. He explained that everything dates back to even before Colin Kapernick and se protests are a 'culmination of a lot of frustration and trauma and work' and feel like a tipping point. Kerr has also supported peaceful protests, speaking up when violence was being used on and by protesters. 

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Kerr n went on to applaud Warriors players like Juan Tosca-Anderson, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, who attended protests. Kerr revealed that he is in touch with Juan, and is 'really proud' of his players. He ded that he thinks it is 'fantastic at such a young to take initiative to organize a peaceful protest', which is exactly what ir country is about. According to Kerr, ir actions prove how much 'y care about Bay Area and community and each or'.

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Later in during call, Kerr also talked about Warriors, who he thinks should play ir role in trying to help community. Kerr said that as one has seen 'this level of public protest in a long time', team should educate players and help 'educate people in general'. He thinks team could do many appearances in schools and 'have a huge educational component' to USA's 'community foundation'.

Kerr furr explained that n-black citizens should 'make a really concerted effort to learn more about that in order to be able to make some strides socially and politically'. Kerr has also been vocal about his political views, calling out President Donald Trump on his recent comments and actions.

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