More on US Capitol Assault
Chris Grenham: Brad Stevens: "We elected a President, who luckily is on his way out, and others, that have not shown that kind of grace. It's been consistent."
Tim Reynolds: Celtics coach Brad Stevens: "My reaction is sad. ... I'm looking forward to two weeks from now, as I know a lot of other people are, too."
Tim Reynolds: The Celtics talked as a team about the Jacob Blake case today. "It's been a heavy 24 hours, 48 hours," Brad Stevens said. Neither the Celtics nor the Heat have formally discussed any actions or protests for tonight.
Josh Robbins: Magic coach Steve Clifford when asked about the events in Washington: "We can disagree about policies or about the way the country should be run. But there's no place in our country for what's going on right now. That's not a protest. They've gone way over the line. It's sad. Our country, we're being laughed at all over the world from the way we've handled the pandemic to this. It's a sad day for everybody."
Ira Winderman: Erik Spoelstra, on today in D.C., "It's really disturbing images. We've all been talking about it really last couple of hours. It's really disturbing."
Mark Medina: Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce on today's riots in D.C.: "It's not unexpected. It's tragic in nature. It's a sad reality. It's unfortunate this is what we're looking at in our county after the year we've been through, but it's not unexpected."
Mike Vorkunov: Tom Thibodeau on the insurrection at the Capitol: "It’s shocking. Disappointing. I haven’t had an opportunity to speak to the team yet.. As Americans you want everyone to be safe. We can debate things & do all that but once there is violence involved it’s not good for anybody."
Adrian Wojnarowski: After the rioting and attack on democracy in Washington today, there's been no formal discussion between the NBA and NBPA on postponing any of the league's 11 games tonight, sources tell ESPN. The Washington Wizards are set to play the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Quinton Mayo: Scott Brooks on the DC riots: “It’s disgusting, unacceptable and should not be allowed. It’s embarrassing and should never have happened”
Jeff Zillgitt: "It's pretty disturbing. Sad," Sixers coach Doc Rivers on today's event at the U.S. Capitol. He also continued and said, "Democracy will prevail."
Derek Bodner: Doc Rivers: "Could you imagine, today, if those were all black people storming the Capitol? And what would have happened?"
J. Michael Falgoust: Bjorkgren on unrest in DC and the team’s mood: “Our guys want to play” #PacersRockets
Jamal Crawford: Whole different energy for BLM though... 🤷🏾♂️
Jamal Murray: 2021 feel like the second half of 2020 already
Ty Jerome: Ahhhhhh , they’re showing us the right way to protest today. 📝 pic.twitter.com/Delu62qQwU
Tre Jones: This is sad
Ja Morant: this shit is wild dawg
Tyus Jones: Wow
Markieff Morris: Wow!
Jordan Clarkson: wild
George Karl: Sad to see this in DC! Bad verbiage and behaviors, stemming from poor leadership, led to this moment.
Stan Van Gundy: This is the stuff of coups we have seen in other countries.
