Trump mocks NBA coaches for staying quiet on China controversy, says Steve Kerr 'was like a little boy, he was so scared'

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• U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday mocked Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich for declining to talk extensively on the NBA's ongoing controversy in China.
• Trump said Kerr was "like a little boy," saying he was "shaking" because he was "scared" to answer questions. Trump said Popovich looked less scared.
• Trump said Kerr and Popovich speak "badly" about the U.S. but didn't say anything about China, calling the situation "sad."
• The NBA has been in hot water in China after Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted a message of support for protesters in Hong Kong. Several Chinese businesses have suspended operations with the NBA and Rockets since.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday mocked Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich for their responses to the NBA's ongoing controversy in China.

Neither Kerr nor Popovich spoke extensively on the situation in China after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted a message of support for protesters in Hong Kong. Kerr said he wanted to learn more about the situation before commenting. Popovich recognized the situation as complicated and complimented Commissioner Adam Silver on his handling of the issue.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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