President Trump Criticizes Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich in <br />NBA China Controversy<br />.<br />Donald Trump made his first public comments <br />on Wednesday about the NBA's <br />strained relationship with China.<br />.<br />The president said both Kerr and Popovich were "pandering to China" with their responses.<br />.<br />He (Kerr) couldn't answer the question – he was shaking ... He didn't know how to answer the question, and yet he'll talk about the United States very badly. <br />, President Donald Trump, via statement.<br />I watched Popovich – sort of the same thing, but he didn't look quite as scared actually. <br />, President Donald Trump, via statement.<br />They talk badly about the United States, but when it talks about China, they don't want to say anything bad. I thought it was pretty sad, actually. It'll be <br />very interesting. <br />, President Donald Trump, via statement.<br />The Chinese government refused to broadcast NBA preseason games and canceled NBA media events<br />.<br />in response to Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of protesters in the Hong Kong riots.<br />.<br />Warriors star Stephen Curry responded to <br />Trump's comments about his coach, Steve Kerr.<br />.<br />We've obviously been really outspoken since I can remember, in terms of our organization and all that. <br />, Steph Curry, via statement<br /><br /><br />.<br />But from the league and China and just our presence there and building a business, it's an interesting situation because there's so much history involved in it. <br />, Steph Curry, via statement
