Team USA basketball coach Steve Kerr recently brought some humor into the political arena by referencing Steph Curry’s well-known “night night” celebration directed at Donald Trump. Speaking at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Kerr expressed his support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. He quipped, “After the results are tallied that night, we can, in the words of the great Steph Curry, tell Donald Trump: ‘Night, night.’
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This playful mention harkens back to Curry’s iconic celebration, particularly memorable during Team USA’s fifth consecutive Olympic gold win, which sparked a social media frenzy with many fans captioning it “nuit, nuit” (French for “night, night”).
Kerr was candid about the potential backlash he might face for voicing his political opinions. “I understand that speaking out comes with risks. I anticipate the ‘shut up and dribble’ tweets coming my way. But I felt it was crucial, as an American citizen, to take a stand in such a significant election,” he remarked.
He praised Harris and Walz, citing their strong “leadership qualities” as essential for the presidency. Kerr didn’t miss the chance to playfully critique Walz’s past coaching strategies while addressing him directly: “Coach Walz, back in ’99 against Mankato East, you relied too heavily on the blitz. You had a solid defensive line—I’d have opted for more press coverage and switched up your safeties.” He chuckled, adding, “Just wanted you to know how I feel during every NBA season.”
Kerr has maintained his disapproval of Trump throughout his presidency, often speaking out on issues like gun control. Steph Curry also shares a critical view of Trump; he notably dismissed the former president after Kevin Plank called him an “asset” to the country, saying, “I agree, if you remove the ‘et’ from asset.”
For context, Trump once rescinded Curry’s White House invitation after the star voiced his reluctance to attend. As the DNC continues this week, listeners can look forward to appearances by both Barack and Michelle Obama.