In Dallas, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and Jason Kidd did not want to talk about basketball, LeBron James made no effort to hide his anger, while Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, a young father, described the news as “devastating “.
The world of sports reacted quickly on Tuesday to the news of an 18-year-old gunman who opened fire on an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed at least 19 children.
It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. elementary school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, nearly a decade ago.
“I’m fed up. I’ve had enough,” Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said.
“Let’s play tonight. But I want every person here, every person who hears this, to think of your own son or grandson, mother or father, sister, brother. How would you feel if this happened to you. Today?”
Kerr also urged Congress to require background checks for gun purchases before his team faces the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Warriors’ Curry paid tribute to Kerr’s words, saying “the pain can’t be imagined” by loved ones from the murders: “I appreciate your [Kerr] leadership. It was on everyone’s mind to get into the game.
“It was a little hard to stay focused on knowing that I was playing basketball and knowing what happened in that state (Texas).
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Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors comments on Steve Kerr’s passionate speech to the press about the Texas school shooting and reflects on the unimaginable pain the family suffers.
“I have children, I send them to school every day, I leave them and I feel for the parents who are going through what they are going through.
“I can’t even imagine the pain.
“For the coach to come here and say what he said; every word he said was powerful, it was meaningful. I accept the challenge of trying to use my voice and my platform to help with the hope of making the change.
“You could say what it meant to him to stand in front of you and use that microphone to say what he said. So I appreciate his leadership in that.”
LeBron James tweeted: “My thoughts and prayers go to the families of loved ones lost and injured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX! Like when there’s enough man !!! These are kids and we keep putting- them in danger. school. Really IN SCHOOL, where it’s supposed to be the safest! “
“The news of what’s happening, not just here in Texas but across our country, is sad.” Said Mavericks coach Jason Kidd.
Boston Celtics striker Jayson Tatum said: “It breaks my heart to hear this news, no parent should ever lose their child. Pray for the families of these children and the teacher … this is devastating.” .
San Antonio Spurs, via Twitter: “Uvalde, there are no right words. Our hearts are with you and all our neighbors affected by today’s horrific shooting.”
Seattle Storm striker Breanna Stewart: “The unthinkable and unimaginable. When I look at my daughter, my heart hurts for all the lost lives and their loved ones. A father’s worst nightmare. “No more armed violence, no more terrorism. That’s disgusting.”
Sports agent Rich Paul, who plays LeBron James, among others, said: “When will that be enough? Nonsense mornings, kids dying at gunpoint. “It’s dangerous! It’s safe. Grocery stores aren’t safe. Children kill children. Protecting gun laws can’t be more important than saving lives.”
“We mourn with his family and friends and with the whole community after this indescribable tragedy.” Dallas Mavericks announcer Sean Heath before the Warriors-Mavericks game.
From the NFL world, Houston Texans, via Twitter: “To the victims, their families and the entire Uvalde community, you are locked in our hearts today and in the coming weeks.”
Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt said, “Devastated doesn’t even begin to describe it. Horrible and horrific news from Texas.” Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes: “He must stop men’s prayers to all Texas families.”
New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton: “When will we care about protecting our children above all else? Children shouldn’t be shot at school. It’s absolutely unacceptable that this should continue to happen. they represent the future of our country, our hopes, our dreams. “
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons: “Change is coming.”