Steve Kerr

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr ripped senators after a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Udalve, Texas, on Tuesday. Kerr called for gun ...

"I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence in 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? And when it comes to gun violence stateside, he’s served as a kind of sports spokesman after multiple school shootings now, a shameful indicator of just how recurrent this issue is. There's a high chance by now you've seen the viral video of Kerr indignantly slamming his hand on a table over Tuesday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed.

Steve Kerr didn't want to talk about basketball. Despite the Golden State Warriors being one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2019, ...

Like seriously "AT SCHOOL" where it's suppose to be the safest!" "The Astros are absolutely heartbroken by today’s tragedy in our state. He added, "There simply has to be change! "My thoughts and prayers goes out to the families of love ones loss & injured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX! Like when is enough enough man!!! "Absolutely tragic," Paul tweeted. "We're going to try to play the game. We have no choice, the game is not going to be canceled... We will truly play with heavy hearts tonight for the school of Robb Elementary School." "That's what we're going to do. In the last 10 days, we've had elderly Black people killed in a supermarket in Buffalo, we've had Asian churchgoers killed in Southern California. Now we have children murdered at school." to think about your own child or grandchild, mother or father, sister, brother." "I'm so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there.

Hours before Tuesday night's Game 4 in Dallas, Warriors coach Steve Kerr delivered an impassioned plea for gun control in response to the mass shooting at a ...

Just two days after the Buffalo mass shooting, one person was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods, California, that was described by the Orange County sheriff as a "politically motivated hate incident." But the news of what is happening, not just here in Texas but throughout our country, is sad." After the game, Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale echoed Kerr, emphasizing, "Something has to change." "We will truly play with heavy hearts tonight for the community, for the school of Robb Elementary School," Kidd said. I've had enough" Kerr said. 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? "I'm fed up. As he looked into the camera, he continued, "So I ask you: [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell, I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings. "Uvalde, There are no right words. This was the school's last week of classes before summer break. I am so tired of the, excuse, I am sorry, I am tired of the moments of silence. On numerous occasions, including Tuesday, Kerr has pointed to H.R.8, a bill that would tighten background check rules for firearm purchases.

US basketball legend Steve Kerr unleashed in a pre-match press conference, saying 50 Republican senators were 'holding us hostage' on gun legislation.

“You realise that 90 per cent of Americans, regardless of political party want background checks ... They won’t vote on it because they want to hold on to their own power. I’ve had enough,” a fired-up Kerr said before storming out of the press conference. Because that’s what it looks like.” McConnell leads Republicans in the Senate.

The Golden State head coach singled out 50 U.S. senators for their inaction.

And our churchgoers? And there's a reason they won't vote on it: To hold onto power. And our elderly? And in the last 10 days we've had elderly Black people killed in a supermarket in Buffalo. We've had Asian churchgoers killed in Southern California. And now we have children murdered at school. There's 50 senators right now, who refused to HRA, which is a background check rule that the House (of Representatives) passed a couple years ago. We're gonna start the same way tonight.

The Golden State Warriors coach called on senators to pass a bill that would expand federal background checks for gun purchases.

Guard Natasha Cloud represented the team in comments to reporters after the game. The game doesn’t matter,” she said. Kidd and Kerr expressed a level of discomfort with playing mere hours after the mass shooting. “We send our condolences to our fellow Texans, and we’ll keep them in our hearts. “In the last 10 days, we’ve had elderly Black people killed in a supermarket in Buffalo. We’ve had Asian churchgoers killed in Southern California. Now we have children murdered at school,” Kerr said, slamming the table at one point for emphasis. The legislation was conceived following a 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Conn. H.R. 8 would establish similar background checks.

'Fed up' NBA coach holds back tears, slams table in powerful plea after school shooting.

We’re going to go play a basketball game. “When are we going to do something?” Kerr screamed, banging his fist on the table. Yeah, go Dubs. Come on Mavs, let’s go.’ That’s what we’re going to do. Enough. There’s 50 senators right now, who refused 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. We’re going to play this game tonight. “Since we left shootaround, 14 children (speaking before the updated numbers) were killed 400 miles from here.

Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, in a press conference just hours before Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series against the Dallas ...

The NBA playoffs series Kerr's Golden State Warriors are playing in is currently in Dallas, about 350 miles from Uvalde, where at least 18 children and two adults are dead after a shooting at an elementary school on Tuesday. Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, in a press conference just hours before Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs series against the Dallas Mavericks pleaded with lawmakers to pass gun control legislation. More: Horror at Uvalde school is another chapter in the long legacy of Texas mass shootings

Hours before Tuesday night's Game 4 in Dallas, Warriors coach Steve Kerr delivered an impassioned plea for gun control in response to the mass shooting at a ...

I've had enough" Kerr said. Tomorrow, the next day, the next week ... we know it's going to happen again. It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, almost a decade ago. After the game, Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale echoed Kerr, emphasizing, "Something has to change." "I'm fed up. 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? "As coaches, as fathers, we have kids, people in this room have kids, elementary school; you can just think about what could take place with any of your family or friends at a school." As he looked into the camera, he continued, "So I ask you: [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell, I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings. "There's a reason why they won't vote on it," Kerr said. I am so tired of the, excuse, I am sorry, I am tired of the moments of silence. On numerous occasions, including Tuesday, Kerr has pointed to H.R.8, a bill that would tighten background check rules for firearm purchases. "When are we going to do something?"

Following the tragic shooting that took place at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas earlier in the day, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr delivered ...

For coach to come up here and say what he said - every word that he said was powerful, was meaningful. I am so tired of the - I am sorry, I am tired of the moments of silence. 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?

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr refused to talk about basketball before his team's playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.

But the news of what is happening, not just here in Texas but throughout our country, is sad.” The winner will advance to the NBA finals, where they will play the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics. 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? “We will truly play with heavy hearts tonight for the community, for the school of Robb Elementary School,” Kidd said. I am so tired of the, excuse me, I am sorry, I am tired of the moments of silence. Kerr looked into the camera before addressing the Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell. “I ask you, Mitch McConnell, I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings.

Steve Kerr, whose father was killed by terrorists, has unleashed a scathing speech that sums up the dire situation in America.

“That’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to go play basketball. We can’t get numb to this.” To hold on to power. “Because that’s what it looks like. It’s what we do every week.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made an impassioned plea to take stronger action against gun violence in the United States after 19 children and ...

"We're going to try to play the game. The game is not going to be canceled. "We're going to play the game tonight. How would you feel if this happened to you today?" "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. 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.

"When are we gonna do something?!" the Golden State Warriors head coach asked Tuesday night. "I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough."

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