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Harrison Butker responds to Serena Williams' ESPYs dig: 'Sports are supposed to be the great unifier'

Harrison Butker apparently didn't enjoy watching Serena Williams joke that he wasn't welcome in the world of women's sports.

A day after the tennis legend roasted him onstage alongside her sister Venus and "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker issued a statement to NBC News complaining about the joke:

"I thought Mrs. Williams was a great host and applaud her for using her platform to express her beliefs on a variety of topics."

He added: "Sports are supposed to be the great unifier and at an event dedicated to celebrating a diverse group of men and women who have accomplished great feats, she used it as an opportunity to disinvite those with whom she disagrees with from supporting fellow athletes.