NBA Coach George Karl Hosts "Hoops for Harris" Zoom Call, Endorses Democratic Nominee

Former NBA coach George Karl will be hosting a "Hoops for Harris" Zoom call this Wednesday, featuring several notable basketball figures. Karl has previously expressed his support for Democratic nominee Tim Walz, citing issues such as the environment, abortion rights, and voter protection.

Former NBA coach George Karl will be hosting a "Hoops for Harris" Zoom call this Wednesday, featuring several prominent basketball figures, including Mark Cuban, Eddie Johnson, and Rex Chapman. Karl has previously endorsed Democratic nominee Tim Walz, citing issues such as the environment, abortion rights, and voter protection.

Karl announced his support for Walz in a Twitter post on Monday night, stating, "I keep getting asked why I support Harris-Walz. It's because of the environment, abortion and women's rights, voter protection, and helping provide college to all who want it. Mostly I want to evolve who we are. I'm tired of standing still and protecting power and wealth."

NBA Coach George Karl Hosts "Hoops for Harris" Zoom Call, Endorses Democratic Nominee

Karl first mentioned the idea for the Zoom call on August 11th and recently expressed excitement about the rapid formation of a supportive team.

Following President Biden's perceived poor performance in a debate in June, Karl called for him to drop out of the race, which Biden subsequently did on July 21st.

NBA Coach George Karl Hosts "Hoops for Harris" Zoom Call, Endorses Democratic Nominee

Karl's endorsement of Walz has drawn some negative responses from users threatening to unfollow him, but he has dismissed these as misunderstandings. "If you're confused, this doesn't mean I like Maga man," he clarified in a separate post.

During the 2020 election, Karl jokingly offered to assist Trump in "managing through first round losses" shortly before Trump's projected defeat.

NBA Coach George Karl Hosts "Hoops for Harris" Zoom Call, Endorses Democratic Nominee

Karl is considered one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, with 1,175 regular season victories and 824 losses. However, his playoff record stands at 80-105, with only one NBA Finals appearance with the 1995-96 Seattle SuperSonics, who were defeated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Steve Kerr, who was unable to attend the Zoom call, expressed his support for the mission and his excitement to be part of the team.

Karl's endorsement of Walz and his call for a "Hoops for Harris" event highlight the increasing involvement of sports figures in political discourse.