Former NBA coach George Karl will host a “Hoops for Harris” Zoom call this Wednesday.
Many big names in the basketball world, including Mark Cuban, Eddie Johnson, and Rex Chapman, are scheduled to attend. Steve Kerr will not be able to attend, but said, “I support this mission and am happy to be a part of the team.”
Karl has previously spoken out against Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump, but in a post on X on Monday night, he explained his reasons for supporting the Democratic candidate.
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Former NBA coach George Karl will host a “Hoops for Harris” Zoom call this Wednesday. (Wendell Crews – USA Today Sports)
“I'm often asked why I support Harris-Waltz – it's because I support the environment, abortion, women's rights, voter protection, and college access for all who want it,” Karl wrote. “Above all, I want to evolve who we are. I'm tired of standing still and protecting the power and wealth.”
Karl brought up the idea of a Zoom call on August 11th. Earlier this week“It's truly amazing how quickly a strong team can come together in times of critical importance,” he posted.
After Biden's disastrous debate performance in June, Kahl begged the president to withdraw from the race, which he did on July 21.
After Biden's disastrous debate performance in June, Kahl begged the president to withdraw from the race, which he did on July 21. (Joe Nicholson/USA Today Sports)
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Karl then received a number of replies from users threatening to unfollow him for appearing to support former President Trump, but he dropped the idea.
“If you're confused, this is [sic] I mean, I love Magaman,” he said in another post.
During the 2020 election, Karl joked that he could help Trump.[manage] After losing the first match“Right before Fox News predicted his defeat.”
Karl was one of the best and winningest coaches in NBA history, finishing his career with a regular season record of 1,175 wins and 824 losses, but went 80-105 in the playoffs and only appeared in one NBA Finals with the 1995-96 Seattle SuperSonics.
Karl was one of the best and winningest coaches in NBA history. (Isaiah J. Downing – USA Today Sports)
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That team lost to Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls, who went 72-10, which set in motion the team's second three-peat of the '90s.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydas contributed to this report.
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