More on US Capitol Assault
Eric Koreen: "Even though we've heard this kind of thing could happen, there's still confusion and sadness," says Suns coach Monty Williams. "I find it hard to figure out things that help a situation like that. I don't know how to be a part of that solution."
Ryan Smith: We are witnessing an attack on our democracy. Peaceful transitions of power are fundamental to who we are as a country. Lies and division have consequences. We need to come together as a nation immediately to restore basic values and decency in order to move forward. Together.
National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts expressed outrage over the mob that stormed the United States Capitol Building in Washington on Wednesday and how it reflected on racial double-standards in America.
"Today started yesterday, when the Jacob Blake shooting was being justified, although I'm not sure there was a single human surprised at that finding," Roberts told ESPN on Wednesday. "Every single player that contacted me -- or that I contacted -- saw the same connection to the Blake shooting being justified. We were watching these people essentially committing treason at the Capitol and I have yet to hear about a single shot being fired.”
Omari Sanfoka II: Dwane Casey: "As a father and husband and human being, the situation that happened at the Capitol and seeing our house, the people's house be overtaken, basically ... it was malicious, it was dangerous, it was a huge attack on our democracy. That is concerning."
Omari Sanfoka II: Dwane Casey: "For our country to be in a situation where it's being attacked, politicians are running for cover ... it's a sad day for our country and we can do better."
Michael C. Wright: OKC coach Mark Daigneault on today's developments: "We are gonna keep those kinds of conversations inside our locker room. Obviously, it's appalling and pretty surreal."
Rod Boone: James Borrego on today's events: "The pain, the hurt in this country right now, it’s real. … It’s disheartening. It’s disappointing, it’s embarrassing for our country to be at this point. It’s not the country I want my kids to inherit and it’s extremely sad.”
Eric Walden: Quin: “It’s hard to have any preparation. ... It’s something we had a chance to discuss. ... It’s hard to concentrate. It’s important for us all to collectively acknowledge what’s going on.”
Rod Boone: James Borrego said although they are professionals, it's tough to play a game tonight in the wake of what's going on in Washington. Also said it's difficult to not be with his family on days like this. "This is bigger than basketball," he said.
Kelsey Russo: #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff when asked about today’s events at the Capitol: “I spent a lot of the afternoon watching and listening. It’s saddening. It’s disgusting, to be honest with you.”
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.
