© Kyle Terada | 2017 Jun 9
Though the Warriors have already released a statement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer last week, owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber released on joint statement on Thursday, as the people across the country protest police violence for the second straight week.
“As Chairmen of the Golden State Warriors organization, and as citizens of our country and members of the community, we are resolute in our belief that our collective attitude and aptitude around race relations must be for real change now,” they wrote in a statement. “The inquiry and intolerance that permeates our society must stop! We are at a tipping point in our national race relations and we all must take the leadership responsibility for creating real and sustainable change. We all must align our feet, tongue, heart and wallet as the only way to accomplish this imperative. This is not a political issue, though it will require critical political action. It is a leadership issue, and towards that end, we will be working with our players, coaches, and the entire organization to make this pledge real. We will be accountable.”
Several Warriors players were on hand during a march around Lake Merritt in Oakland on Wednesday to protest police brutality. Juan Toscano-Anderson organized the protest, which reportedly attracted about 500 people, advertising to supporters to “feel free to bring signs and noise makers. Everyone is welcome!”
That “everyone” included Stephen and Ayesha Curry, as well as Damion Lee, Steph’s brother-in-law. Klay Thompson was there, too, as was Kevon Looney. The Warriors won’t be headed to the rushed NBA playoffs, but they still are around when you want them to be.