NBA Coach Steve Kerr Makes Emotional Plea to US Govt After School Shooting Claims Lives of 19 Students

NBA Coach Steve Kerr Makes Emotional Plea to US Govt After School Shooting Claims Lives of 19 Students

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
  • Steve Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors, refused to talk about basketball before his team's playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, May 24
  • The NBA coach is furious at the US government following the shooting that occurred in a Texas school which claimed the lives of 19 students and 2 teachers
  • Kerr who is regarded as one of the best managers in basketball has led the Golden State Warriors to three NBA titles as head coach

Golden State Warriors coach, Steve Kerr has asked some tough questions to the United States government following the school shooting that occurred in Texas on Tuesday, May 24.

A total of 19 students and 2 students have been confirmed killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School before he was killed by law enforcement.

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GSW Coach Steve Kerr has led the Warriors to three NBA titles as head coach. Photo by Tom Pennington
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According to a report via the BBC News, the 18-year-old suspect had a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, and high-capacity magazines.

Steve Kerr who was speaking in a press conference ahead of the Golden State Warrior’s playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks has now called for stricter gun laws in the USA.

The Golden State Warriors coach who says he is tired of offering condolences, wants the government to be held responsible for the shootings.

Steph Curry praises Steve Kerr after the powerful press conference

Meanwhile, Golden States Warriors star, Steph Curry has backed his manager, Steve Kerr following the coach’s outburst after the Texas school shooting.

According to the Metro UK, Curry revealed the shootings were on everyone’s mind before their Western Conference finals game 4 against Dallas Mavericks.

Curry expressed his sympathy to parents who lost their kids in the shooting as he expressed worry about the situation in the USA.

Steph Curry shines as Team LeBron edges Team Durant

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Golden State Warriors great Stephen Curry was in record-breaking, history-making form at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland.

This was as Team LeBron defeated Team Durant in the 52nd NBA All-Star Game, which was held at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Arena in Ohio.

Los Angeles superstar LeBron James captained the eponymous team, while Brooklyn Nets ace Kevin Durant couldn't lead his team due to a family bereavement.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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