NBA coach Steve Kerr said he didn’t bother to watch any of President Donald Trump’s inauguration and instead focused on preparation for a game against the Boston Celtics.
Kerr, a longtime Trump critic and coach of the Golden State Warriors, gave a typical reaction in that he joked about the president while still offering criticism.
The former player was asked about the day of ceremonies and what he thought of the incoming administration on Inauguration Day, if anything.
“I don’t know. I didn’t watch the inauguration,” Kerr replied. “I chose to watch Celtics tape.”
The room erupted into laughter, but it is actually quite reasonable for the coach to be focused on his job, especially when his team is performing well below its standards.
A reporter asked a follow-up, saying,
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