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Spurs' Gasol, Popovich Comment on Texas Shooting

San Antonio Spurs forward Pau Gasol and head coach Gregg Popovich both addressed the shooting that took place in Sutherland Springs, Texas with Gasol saying that America's gun laws need to be addressed.

A gunman fired upon a church on Sunday morning in a town about 30 miles from San Antonio, killing 26 people and injuring up to 20 more.

"It’s anywhere — concerts, schools, churches, kids. I mean, it’s devastating. But it’s a reality that needs to be addressed," Gasol said, according to the San Antonio Express-News. "I’m unaware of how or the powers behind the gun laws and gun organizations in this country, but you need to protect the innocent.