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NBA coach goes on a crazed political rant during a press conference (1 Viewer)

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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's pregame media availability Sunday opened with the NBA's all-time wins leader declining to discuss whether he would consider retirement this offseason and ended with an unprompted, passionate speech lobbying for gun control legislation in America and criticizing "cowardly legislators who are selfish."

Popovich, 74, has expressed strong opinions on gun control and other political issues frequently in recent years. He made a point to bring up the subject as his media session before the 138-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks seemed to be wrapping up, asking whether anyone in the room was carrying a firearm.

"I just wondered because we have a governor and lieutenant governor and an attorney general that made it easier to have more guns," Popovich said, referring to Texas politicians. "That was a response to our kids getting murdered. I just thought that was a little bit strange decision. It's just me, though."
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Popovich wants gun control, calls out lawmakers

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made an unprompted speech lobbying for gun control legislation in America and criticizing "cowardly legislators who are selfish."
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What a lunatic. In his press conference, he said, "I have a game today, that's all I care about it."

He then goes on this bizarre 10-min rant about gun control. He didn't sound lucid. Swearing and attacking the press conference. The NBA should strongly consider drug-testing coaches.
 
he's just another American who is tired of seeing children gunned down in elementary schools. like that Preacher's baby girl.

you're tired of that too, correct?
 
Good for him, he has an opinion and he shared it.
 
CaughtInThe said:
he's just another American who is tired of seeing children gunned down in elementary schools. like that Preacher's baby girl.

you're tired of that too, correct?
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He called the second amendment myth, do you agree with that?

He then likened the Second Amendment to a "myth."

"But they’re going to cloak all this stuff [in] the myth of the Second Amendment, the freedom," he added. "You know, it's just a myth. It’s a joke. It’s just a game they play. I mean, that's freedom. Is it freedom for kids to go to school and try to socialize and try to learn and be scared to death that they might die that day?"

"But Ted Cruz will fix it because he is going to double the number of cops in the schools. That’s what he wants to do. Well, that’ll create a great environment. Is that freedom? Or is it freedom to have a congressman who can make a postcard with all his family holding rifles, including an AR-15 or whatever. Is that cool? Is that like street cred for a Republican? That’s freedom? That’s more important than protecting kids? I don’t get it."

 
Bucky said:
He's a basketball coach. Is he now a political commentator?
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He is an American citizen/

Kid Rock and Travis Twitt are has been musicians, are they now political commentators?
 
CaughtInThe said:
he's just another American who is tired of seeing children gunned down in elementary schools. like that Preacher's baby girl.

you're tired of that too, correct?
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I am tired of these liberal DAs releasing violent criminals after they commit crimes. In San Fran or New York City, you can assault and mug someone and get freed in the morning.

Maybe Gregg should talk about that.
 
Bucky said:
Who is their employer, or what association are they with?
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Does it matter?

Do they not have the rights as American citizens to speak this?

Popovitch's bosses aren't gonna fire him, so, too bad.
 
Bucky said:
Hypocrite.
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How so?

Is he not an American citizen? He can say what he wants.

Watch how the Spurs do absolutely nothing to him. Don't let it piss you off...more.
 
beefheart said:
How so?

Is he not an American citizen? He can say what he wants.

Watch how the Spurs do absolutely nothing to him. Don't let it piss you off...more.
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So you would have no issues if he came out supporting Trump?

Fat chance.
 
Bucky said:
So you would have no issues if he came out supporting Trump?

Fat chance.
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I would disagree, but that is his deal.

I'd mock him, but, I don't employ him.

Get over it. People are sick of gun violence, you can't stop that.
 
beefheart said:
I would disagree, but that is his deal.

I'd mock him, but, I don't employ him.

Get over it. People are sick of gun violence, you can't stop that.
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People are not sick of gun violence because they don't support prosecuting and putting criminals in jail!
 
Bucky said:
www.espn.com

Popovich wants gun control, calls out lawmakers

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made an unprompted speech lobbying for gun control legislation in America and criticizing "cowardly legislators who are selfish."
www.espn.com www.espn.com



What a lunatic. In his press conference, he said, "I have a game today, that's all I care about it."

He then goes on this bizarre 10-min rant about gun control. He didn't sound lucid. Swearing and attacking the press conference. The NBA should strongly consider drug-testing coaches.
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Has he ever done anything similar to this rant concerning the behavior of the Chinese to people in their own country, the Uyghurs who are persecuted by China. He collects money from the Chinese for his basketball job even though the Chinese are one of the worst abuser of human rights.
 
What kind of insane thread is this?? Serious question.

Righties bleat constantly about "freedom" to say what they want to say.

But when someone says something that rattles their cages, they accuse the person of being a lunatic.

You can't make this stuff up and be taken seriously, yet it is happening in front of our eyes. Those who want to post any thread putting down anyone they feel like and expressing any opinion won't extend the courtesy to someone else?

This thread deserves a toast:


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Bucky said:
He's a basketball coach. Is he now a political commentator?
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SO FRIGGIN' WHAT? Is your day job a political commentator? Yet here you are opining. Seriously, now you are telling us who can or can not have an opinion? Aren't you from the "freedom of speech" side? What a foolish comment.
 
The only lunatics I see are Republicans who think thoughts, prayers, and arming people they simultaneously claim are grooming/indoctrinating their children, is the proper response to gun violence.
 
Bucky said:
People are not sick of gun violence because they don't support prosecuting and putting criminals in jail!
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No, you people are obviously not tired of gun violence or you wouldn't stomp your feet like children whenever anyone suggests doing something about it.
 
Bucky said:
I am tired of these liberal DAs releasing violent criminals after they commit crimes. In San Fran or New York City, you can assault and mug someone and get freed in the morning.

Maybe Gregg should talk about that.
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www.statista.com

Reported violent crime rate by state U.S. 2023| Statista

In 2023, the District of Columbia had the highest reported violent crime rate in the United States, with 1,150.9 violent crimes per 100,000 of the population.
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beefheart said:
Does it matter?

Do they not have the rights as American citizens to speak this?

Popovitch's bosses aren't gonna fire him, so, too bad.
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Don't let him take you down the yellow brick road. His arguments so far have been inane. Employed or unemployed ANY one can express an opinion. Bucky is just upset about this guy's opinions and is bleating.
 
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