Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr took aim at former President Donald Trump following Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, referencing a reported $5,000 promise Trump made to Kerr years earlier.
Kerr, a frequent critic of Trump, made the comments in the wake of the GOP's underwhelming performance at the polls. The Warriors coach has been outspoken on political issues throughout his tenure, often using his platform to address social justice, gun violence, and democratic institutions.
The specific $5,000 pledge referenced by Kerr dates back to a 2019 exchange when Trump reportedly offered the sum if Kerr would criticize China's human rights record with the same vigor he directed at the Trump administration. Kerr declined at the time, calling the offer a distraction.
Kerr's latest remarks came as the Warriors prepared for the 2026-27 NBA season. The team held a preseason news conference in Las Vegas on October 13, where Kerr addressed reporters ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
