Why Celtics, Warriors Wore ‘End Gun Violence' Shirts Before Game 2
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, whofollowing the Uvalde shooting, explained in his pregame press conference why the Celtics and Warriors teamed up to wear the shirts.
"We feel very strongly as a league that it's time for people to take notice and to take part in what should be a nationwide effort to limit the gun violence that's out there," Kerr said."And there are ways to limit it. There are proven laws that are waiting to be passed, whether it's background checks or what have you. There are things we can do that would not violate people's Second Amendment rights, but would save lives.
"The idea behind wearing the shirts for both teams is to make people aware that they can contribute to different gun safety, gun violence prevention groups." Kerr also stressed the importance of voting for elected leaders who will support legislation around gun reform. "If you feel strongly about saving lives and possibly even someone in your own family, get out and vote," Kerr added."That's the only way to convince the people we need to convince to start implementing gun safety regulation prevention laws, things that we can do to help."