Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is accusing President Donald Trump of racism after the president insulted LeBron James and CNN host Don Lemon on Twitter last week.
Last Friday, Trump's tweeted, "Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn't easy to do. I like Mike!" The tweet was widely criticized, with many calling the tweet racist.
According to the Mercury News, Curry stated on Tuesday night that Trump's tweet was "based in some longstanding racism."
"Frustration," Curry said. "That rhetoric is all based in some longstanding racism in terms of black men with a voice in power.