Steve Kerr Tells Donald Trump 'Night Night' | HuffPost Latest News

Steve Kerr, the head coach of the four-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the gold medal-winning Team USA mens basketball team, spoke at the Democratic National Convention on Monday and took a cue from his star players signature celebration to take a jab at former President Donald Trump .

In the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump, Night night! Kerr said at the end of his speech about why he is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, clasping his hands together in the mock sleepy gesture made famous by the Warriors star point guard.

Kerr: After the results are tallied that night, we can, in the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump \"Night, night.\" pic.twitter.com/aSowr4mbRF

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Kerr: After the results are tallied that night, we can, in the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump "Night, night." pic.twitter.com/aSowr4mbRF
Acyn (@Acyn) August 20, 2024

Curry, who recently helped the U.S. secure a gold medal over France by making four three-pointers in the last few minutes of the Olympics mens basketball final, has been deploying his now-famous Night night gesture since the 2022 NBA playoffs. Curry pulled out the taunt in the final minutes of the game against France and even wore a sweatshirt emblazoned with the catchphrase in French after Team USAs victory.

During his remarks on Monday, Kerr said he agreed to speak at the convention because the 2024 election is too important to stay quiet.

I know speaking about politics these days comes with risks. I can see the Shut up and whistle tweets being fired off right now. But I also knew, as soon as I was asked, that it was too important as an American citizen not to speak up in an election of this magnitude, he said.

I believe that leaders must display dignity, he said. I believe that leaders must tell the truth. I believe that leaders should be able to laugh at themselves. I believe leaders must care for and love the people they are leading. I believe leaders must possess knowledge but with full awareness that none of us has all the answers.

With Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, I see all of those qualities.

He also referenced Walzs days as a high school football coach.

Coach to coach: That guys awesome. Kerr said, before jokingly offering some analysis of Walzs coaching history.

Sorry, I just wanted you to feel how I feel every day of the NBA season, he joked.