Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry defended athletes taking political stances and wrote protests are not intended to disrespect the military and veterans.
In an article for the Players' Tribune, Curry said he takes accusations of athletes taking a stance as a slight to the military "very, very seriously."
"One of the beliefs that I hold most dear is how proud I am to be an American—and how incredibly thankful I am for our troops," he wrote. "I know how fortunate I am to live in this country, and to do what I do for a living, and to raise my daughters in peace and prosperity.