Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have supported Colin Kaepernick’s national-anthem protest.
Draymond Green joined his Warriors teammates in voicing solidarity with the cause.
After four Miami Dolphins took knees during the Star Spangled Banner, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross addressed the issue – prompting Green, a Michigander like Ross, to tweet.
Ross, via David Hyde of the South Florida SunSentinel (click link for video):“I don’t think there’s anyone in the organization, all the players included, that want to create any disrespect for this country, for this flag, for the soldiers or anything else. I think they know we’re 100 percent behind them,” Ross said.
“I think today, what has been brought up, is a conversation that needs to be had. I think they’re doing, in their way. I applaud them.
Green:
Just watched Mr. Steve Ross interview and that was as about well said as I've seen on this topic. As opposed to criticizing players,
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016
he actually supported because of the actual message that is being sent. So many people want to ignore the message and judge the action.
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016
I applaud Mr. Ross on what he said today but it comes as no surprise as he created RISE a year ago trying to bring awareness to this issue.
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016
I'm Happy the conversation has been started and actions are being taken. https://t.co/w99xH09rnL
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016
It is a conversation that needs to be had. This should be more about the racism Kaepernick, Arian Foster, Jelani Jenkins, Kenny Stills and Michael Thomas are trying to confront and less so about their method of protest.