The United States Is Rome? NBA Coaches, Players Criticize Donald Trump Winning Presidency

Gregg Popovich, the longtime head coach of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, recently delivered an impassioned, reasoned speech of sorts about President-elect Donald Trump's victory. Speaking with reporters Friday, Popovich ended his rant by expressing his fear that the United States is Rome — essentially, alleging that the country is an empire set to fall. 

In his lengthy remarks, he touched on the fact that Trump's campaign rhetoric attacked vulnerable people, saying it was something many would not accept from their children, let alone a president.