NBA Fans are once again at war online after Steve Kerr’s latest comments about ICE sparked another political storm around the Golden State Warriors. The head coach recently suggested that ICE is not mainly arresting violent criminals, but instead detaining children and even American citizens. The remark instantly spread across X, where NBA Fans quickly split into two loud camps.
Conservative media personality @ClayTravis shared a clip of Kerr speaking during a press conference and accused him of lying. “Steve Kerr says ICE isn’t arresting violent criminals, they are arresting five year olds & American citizens. This is just a flagrant lie,” Travis wrote, adding that the NBA and its teams “have to be held accountable for lies at their contractually mandated press conferences.”
I no longer root for the Warriors because of the non-stop incendiary comments by @SteveKerr & @StephenCurry30. It is a disgrace to basketball. They need to stop encouraging violence with their ignorant comments excusing the radical agitators interfering with law enforcement.
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) January 28, 2026
It opened up one of, perhaps, the biggest common sentiment.@kylenabecker, wrote, “I no longer root for the Warriors because of the non-stop incendiary comments by @SteveKerr & @StephenCurry30. It is a disgrace to basketball. They need to stop encouraging violence with their ignorant comments excusing the radical agitators interfering with law enforcement.”
Many NBA Fans echoed that view, with long threads calling Kerr and Curry “stupid,” “ignorant,” and “out of touch.” Several replies argued that the league should fine or suspend team staff who use media sessions to speak about political issues.
Not everyone agreed. In a direct reply to Becker, @oo47514 pushed back, saying, “It’s called free speech.” Another user, @SuperEnergyExp1, joked, “Just spoke with Steph, he doesn’t care.”
The clash shows how NBA Fans are no longer arguing only about wins and losses. The league has become a stage for political identity, where every comment from a major figure triggers instant reaction. For some NBA Fans, following the sport now isn’t just about the game. It has turned into a constant referendum on values, speech, and where basketball fits in America’s cultural fight.
NBA Fans Rally Behind Kerr and Curry After Viral Backlash
While much of the comments were backlash targeted Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry, a large group of NBA Fans moved in the opposite direction, defending the Warriors duo and pushing back against claims that they were spreading lies.
Among the most shared replies was a post from @RobertLusetich, who brought data into the argument. He cited a report showing that more than 70 percent of people detained by ICE have never been convicted of a crime. “@GeminiApp breaks down the profile of ICE detainees,” he wrote. “Kerr is more right than he is not, and this is why ICE tactics are being rejected by two-thirds of Americans.”
Another widely liked response came from @RealSpitfire, who aimed his anger not at Kerr, but at critics. “Dear God these people are legit stupid AF,” he wrote. “They have no idea how ridiculous they look and sound.”
As the argument kept trending, NBA Fans on this side framed Kerr and Curry not as agitators, but as voices repeating what researchers and journalists have already documented. The divide shows no sign of cooling, and NBA Fans remain locked in a familiar cycle where sports and national politics collide in real time.
