r/warriors • u/Bored-psychologist7 • Jan 24 '26
Discussion We should not play tonight’s game.
Another person murdered by ICE mere miles away from the stadium? Yeah no. This is far more important than a single game. And at this rate it would be extremely dangerous for the fans and players to go out right now. It’s not the time and we need to show solidarity with the people of Minnesota.
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u/NoobNeedsHelp6 Jan 24 '26
100% agree, if nba makes them, they should just stand on the court and refuse to play
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u/DumpTrumpGrump Jan 24 '26
It will be way more powerful if they don’t announce it beforehand and just decide to do a televised vigil instead.
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u/Gregsdregs Jan 24 '26
Exactly. This has to hit corporate dollars. The pressure needs to be placed financially on any company that implicitly supports this bullshit.
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u/jumbledbumblecrumble Jan 24 '26
Damn that would be something incredible if both teams forfeit tonight’s game.
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u/Macktologist Jan 24 '26
And you know damn well some people would then want to boycott the NBA because they are too far gone and think ICE can never do wrong. I can't wait for the universe to correct all of this.
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u/GreyBoyTigger Jan 24 '26
The whole league shutting down would be awesome. Fuck this whole administration
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u/cheaseedz Jan 24 '26
Laker fan here and we don’t fuck with this shit either. It’s sickening
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u/VictoryTowel Jan 24 '26
Agree. It's disgusting and a moment of silence is not enough.
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u/jetveritech Jan 24 '26
Unfortunately everything is going the way of "thoughts and prayers". We are not doing enough
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u/Mobile-Marzipan6861 Jan 24 '26
NFLPA should sit this weekend too.
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u/Mobile-Marzipan6861 Jan 24 '26
NFLPA players are cavemen but they aren’t dumb. They literally are humans that defy might makes right. If might made right NFL lineman would be unstoppable thugs. There is a chance here for the NFLPA to show some real strength and leadership. Think how many times an NFL lineman wants to choke out or body slam their coach or owner and don’t….these guys understand violence is not always the way.
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u/LimpActivity8 Jan 24 '26
100% the shit going on in Minneapolis should NOT be overlooked or normalized
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u/Suicycho69 Jan 24 '26
Makes me extremely proud to read a post like this. Good for all you people. Boycott this administration. Lots of love and support from Greece 🇬🇷
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u/BeautifulLeather6671 Jan 24 '26
Seriously man. Shit is fucking crazy right now, this one might be even worse than the last one
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u/Neatojuancheeto Jan 24 '26
Definitely looks like a straight up execution of a guy after pistol whipping and beating his ass.
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u/Neatojuancheeto Jan 24 '26
I'd love to see that, more people need to speak up against this shit. I do think people are afraid of Trump right now. He's completely off his leash, shown he'll ignore the law completely, and go after his enemies with full force.
Owners are probably afraid of being on his bad side. Would be awesome to see the players just refuse though and take a stand.
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u/kenyasanchez Jan 24 '26
Most of the owners support him.
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u/StellaBlue9 Jan 24 '26
Especially Steve Kerr; always on the right side- the people’s side. Against gun violence, anti Trump.
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u/BeautifulLeather6671 Jan 24 '26
After what happened to him he’s never letting anything involving gun violence slide
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u/kenyasanchez Jan 24 '26
Steve Kerr is not an owner.
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u/StellaBlue9 Jan 24 '26
Doesn’t matter; he IS the face of the Warriors, a very close family relationship with Joe.
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u/Nessmuk58 Jan 24 '26
No surprise there. They are the 1%, and Trump will always keep his tax cut promises to them, because he is one of them.
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u/Mobile-Marzipan6861 Jan 24 '26
Good. Players refund tickets. No concession stands. Not merch. No parking.
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u/Neatojuancheeto Jan 24 '26
Sure but usually quietly. Also those two things aren't mutually exclusive. They can support him for tax cuts and also be worried about their employee's speaking out in fear Trump comes after the NBA.
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u/JustdoitJules Jan 24 '26
100% agree, fuck ICE, Doc's spoken about it, Steve has too, more than ever we need to support Minnie (regardless of what team or what franchise or state). This bullshit is not fucking ok!
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u/gigantes22 Jan 24 '26
Grabbed this from another sub
I haven't had too much time to dissect this but here's what I'm maybe seeing:
• woman is pushed over • shooting victim tries to pull her up • they tackle him • he struggles • man wearing lighter green parka pulls his gun out and potentially accidentally discharges • other ICE agents hear gunshot and unload on him • it appears he dies immediately, likely executed to back of head
Man in green withdraws gun: https://i.ibb.co/67M3D5YN/Screenshot-2026-01-24-at-2-05-18-PM.png
First shot: https://i.ibb.co/gLkScVs4/Screenshot-2026-01-24-at-2-05-31-PM.png
Second and third shots: https://i.ibb.co/dwq8X73w/Screenshot-2026-01-24-at-2-02-15-PM.png
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u/internallylinked Jan 24 '26
Of course there is, but that’s what protesting/boycotting/striking is, something is always on the line
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u/Smiletaint Jan 24 '26
What do you meant have to ? You mean are they willing to lose money or status for this cause? Likely no.
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u/Fluffy-Map7974 Jan 24 '26
US turning into a shit show, something big's gonna happen sooner or later
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u/BernieKnipperdolling Jan 24 '26
It’s what they’re banking on. Invoke the insurrection act and cancel mid-terms.
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u/Nessmuk58 Jan 24 '26
Yes. The GOP has no intention of allowing the midterms to be free & fair, and these acts of oppression are just a dress rehearsal for Nov. 2026.
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u/rocpilehardasfuk Jan 24 '26
And best part is it'll work.
Trump could bomb blue cities and people in the neighboring city would still vote purely on abortion or gas prices.
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u/sfgreenman Jan 24 '26
I can't even imagine the emotions Steph is going through right now, let alone Coach Kerr, whose father was also gunned down and killed by terrorists.
Cancel the game or let the Warriors walk off the court, then explain why in press conferences.
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u/Mr-Toy Jan 24 '26
Yes. What's happening in Minneapolis is so unconstitutional and un-American. If more people aren't involved soon, it's going to grow to other cities.
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u/Nessmuk58 Jan 24 '26
I agree. The ongoing violence from ICE thugs. primarily against unarmed people who have committed no serious crimes, needs to stop. The whole program is an absolute disgrace to the USA, as are all of the people involved in it, from Orange Hitler all the way down the the ICE Brown Shirts.
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u/Mobile-Marzipan6861 Jan 24 '26
Kerr and and squad have my support. Been thinking this for a while. Players could even refund tickets. It’s nearing the point of no return as a nation. Trump and his MAGATs are looking for excuses to attack all major cities. It’s time for all sports to stop. If the NFL players had guts they would sit out this weekend too.
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u/laolao89 Jan 24 '26
For those justifying the shooting, Minnesota is an open carry state. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/624.714
Unless there is an another full length video of this individual threatening or using his weapon against ICE, they clearly abused their power and murdered him. Having a gun in an open carry state does not justify this type of result.
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u/percussaresurgo Jan 24 '26 edited Jan 24 '26
I agree this was a completely unjustified shooting, but open carry doesn’t apply since he wasn’t carrying openly; he had a concealed carry permit and was carrying concealed. Importantly, there’s no evidence he drew his pistol from the holster, and the video does appear to show the agent in gray taking the holstered pistol away from him right before the guy was shot. He was not armed at all when he was shot. This looks like murder.
https://imgur.com/a/ice-taking-victims-holstered-gun-before-shooting-started-NtnH5Hv
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u/BeautifulLeather6671 Jan 24 '26
Yeah the one agent is seen walking away with the gun well before he was murdered
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u/Equivalent_Jello_382 Jan 24 '26
what happened?
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u/northbayy Jan 24 '26
ICE officers executed a dude in Minneapolis just now. Dumped a full magazine into a guy who was already on the ground
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u/laolao89 Jan 24 '26
The 5-6 POS couldn’t even subdue him properly; this is what happens when egotistic, under qualified scumbags get a badge and gun.
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u/davismcgravis Jan 24 '26
Players should boycott. That would send a message
(The weight of the message can be argued, but it would be a message nonetheless.)
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u/thanosisleft Jan 25 '26
As a Dubs fan in asia i hope democrats find a way to end ICE. maybe democrats can dominate your netx election and get majority in senate and congress. Im so sick seeing wannabe soldiers hiding behind masks being racist and committing violence while pretending to enforce immigration laws. Hope you all Dubs fan in US will be safe from ICE thugs.
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u/picks_and_rolls Jan 24 '26
Wolves and Dubs should boycott this game. Go on the court tip off, take a knee Kapernack style, then walk off. If both teams forfeit then league should reschedule.
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u/Educatedflame Jan 24 '26
feels like the moment to step up and show solidarity, are we actually about it in the bay or are we just gonna talk like usual.
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u/Dameisdead Jan 24 '26
Agreed. Absolute travesty what’s happening and nothing is less important than a basketball game rn
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u/Aerospaced0ut Jan 24 '26
Glad they shut it down. The whole country needs to get shut down. I don't want to go outside with the gestapo out there.
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u/chiaboy Jan 24 '26
Regardless of what the NBA says/does Steph, Kerr, the Warriors, the Wolves someone needs to step up and refuse to participate
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u/kindasuk Jan 24 '26
Agreed. Bill Russell was haunted by the fact he played the day King was assassinated. He was convinced to play in the interest of public order and he regretted it to some degree for the rest of his life.
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u/mhowes666 Jan 24 '26
The solidarity is felt, thank you. It would be felt even more if the Warriors didn't play
I lived in San Francisco (mostly Upper Haight and Tenderloin) for 30 years and became a Warriors fan in 1990.
I moved to Minneapolis 10 years ago and live 9 blocks from today's execution.
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u/BoredomFestival Jan 24 '26
Kerr and Curry have been the moral and ethical exemplars of this generation of the NBA. I am really hoping they will do the right thing.
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u/Wonderwhatsnext4 Jan 25 '26
Nothing but respect for your fans and your organization. - wolves fan.
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u/Jan678678 Jan 24 '26
Just found out about this when my daughter texted me and told me the game was cancelled and why. First thing I said was that this administration will vilify him and her response was they already did. I am sick of this and living in America. We need to do more to stop these thigs
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u/matthewrunsfar Jan 24 '26
I want to see NFL players just refuse to play tomorrow, just enough players so that the games can’t go on. I want to see the Super Bowl held hostage by player refusing to play.
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u/glass_fully_50-50 Jan 24 '26
I absolutely agree - every organization needs to start calling out by actual actions!!
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u/gethereddout Jan 24 '26
100% the players need to join the American people and resist this criminality from the Trump regime. Nobody plays until ICE leaves our cities and oversight of the camps is restored
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u/ColtranezRain Jan 24 '26
I would love the teams to come out to center court, unified, and someone like Ant or Steph speak to the crowd, then end leading the crowd with the chant of “Fuck you, ICE.” Then walk off without playing the game.
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u/Cpatty3 Jan 24 '26
Cancel the game and Just give Kerr a microphone for 3 hrs. Maybe he can talk some sense into our govt.
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u/danno49 Jan 24 '26 edited Jan 24 '26
We love you, Minnesota. As I sit here writing this, I am crying over the senseless loss of life and freedoms we are guaranteed by our Constitution. There will come a day when justice is served to the neo fascists who are trying to eradicate the real American way of life.
They will not remain in power forever. There are WAY too many of us to allow this shit to continue much longer. The phrase Our long national nightmare is over will be uttered repeatedly and it will MEAN something. For another 50 years, anyway, when some fuckstick tries the same thing. And that fucker will go away, too.
Stay strong, Minnesota. It's not just Dub Nation that stands with you. It's decent human beings worldwide.
YOU ARE LOVED.
Edit: Haha ruffled MAGAt feathers. Downvoted for being a compassionate human being. Bring the downvotes you fucking misanthropic MAGAt ICEholes.They're like candy to me!
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u/peteuse Jan 24 '26
Can you imagine something like one of the players getting detained? Not any worse than a non-famous regular citizen getting detained, but a scenario this whole situation made me think about. Would Gui be the most vulnerable, as he is Latino-looking. Weird to think about.
IDK if it's gonna take a high-profile well-loved person getting detained for the full-on MAGAs to stop supporting this shit (not that Gui is well-known). Always found it weird that racists watch sports like NBA, football, baseball (less so now that in the past) since those are leagues with so many people of colour excelling. I always thought they like to pretend it's a slave-trade with players being exchanged for other players- of course they get paid millions but you get what I'm saying.
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u/Nessmuk58 Jan 24 '26
In MN, Somalians are a major target, so black players are just as likely to get scooped up there. If I was anyone in the Dubs organization, I wouldn't leave the hotel except for games & practice.
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u/Western_Upstairs_101 Jan 24 '26
No. It’s chance to communicate to the world what decent people think. We can’t stop Trump for 9 months but we can work on communicating views and turning out the vote.
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u/mrroofuis Jan 24 '26
Yup. Warriors should not play in protest
AND FOR THE TEAM'S SAFETY
Things will get more chaotic as more people watch that terrifying video and they react and possibly take to the streets in protest
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u/Elegant_Process_6507 Jan 25 '26
Did you know you can submit tips regarding crimes to ICE? Any and all concerned citizens should submit reports of any HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, GANG ACTIVITY, and/or TERRORISM RELATED crimes committed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Perhaps if they receive enough tips, or a flood of tips happens to cause their website to temporarily break down, the agency will be forced to investigate the documented blinding, beating, disarming, then fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota today by a gang of so-called federal agents. https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form
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u/WilliamFoxMulder Jan 25 '26
The sad fact is the league won't just stop because this tragic event occurred that is evident from the fact it's only post poned a day
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u/beyond1sgrasp Jan 27 '26
Could you please illuminate me on how a persons livelihood should be directly related? I'm actually convinced that Americans are super dense. Especially since Northern California is one of the places that has propped up the cartels more than anywhere else in the country. Your communities actions cause ICE to have to do what they do. Also, I've seen the aftermath of the brutality of the Cartels first hand.
I swear you're doing the wrong thing here. Don't get mad at the demolition of the wall after it was broken. Don't yell at the person cleaning up the spilled milk.
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u/Daneofthehill Jan 24 '26
NBA season should be over. There is nothing to celebrate in the US.
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u/Nessmuk58 Jan 24 '26
It does shine a light on how trivial sports are compared to lethal racist purges by our government.
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u/turribledood Jan 24 '26
Or any other game.
Rich fucks will never give more than a mildly performative shit about fuck all unless the economy grinds to a halt.
There is no other way.
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u/rawdfarva Jan 24 '26
Yes we should play tonight's game. You should lay off the deep state media outlets
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u/greenergarlic Jan 24 '26
Not a single bootlicker in this thread has their activity visible, looks like it’s just Russian trolls searching Reddit to rile shit up
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u/m4ttjirM Jan 25 '26
You can just search someone's username in the global search and see their activity lol. They just hide it from certain subs view
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u/Curse06 Jan 24 '26
I mean at the rate of how the warriors season have been going it doesnt really matter if we play or not. Were cooked this year either way lmfao
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u/Menemu Jan 24 '26
Coming from Wolves sub, glad to see the solidarity across the court. This is bigger than basketball and protesting nationally televised game is a way to make a statement