Coach Steve Kerr channels Steph Curry's signature 'night, night' move in jab at Trump during DNC

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: The inaugural night of the Democratic National Convention saw Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr go up on stage to formally endorse Vice President and party nominee Kamala Harris for the White House, reported USA Today.

The highlight of his speech came at the end, when he quoted Warriors superstar Steph Curry, saying, "After the votes are tallied (on November 5), in the words of the great Steph Curry, we can tell Donald Trump ... night night!" He re-enacted Curry's viral three-point celebration in the mic drop moment.

According to the publication, Kerr also serves as the head coach of the US men’s national basketball team which won their fifth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics earlier this month. He was speaking at United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, where he won five NBA championships between 1996 - 1999, and 2003.

"As you guys know, a lot of good stuff has happened in (the United Center), especially in the ’90s. You young people Google 'Michael Jordan' and you can read all about it. There was an amazing vibe in the building back in those days and I feel that same winning spirit here tonight," he quipped.

Steve Kerr's speech in support of Kamala Harris

"I can see the ‘shut up and whistle’ tweets being fired off as we speak," Steve Kerr said as he addressed the crowd, but he insisted that the election ahead is "too important as an American citizen to not speak up."

"As a coach and former player … I believe in a certain kind of leadership. I believe that leaders must display dignity. I believe that leaders must tell the truth. I believe that leaders should be able to laugh at themselves. I believe leaders must care for and love the people they are leading. I believe leaders should possess logic and expertise, but with the full awareness that none of us have all the answers. In fact, some of the best answers come from members in the team."

All these qualities are what he sees in Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov Tim Walz, stated Kerr.

"I cannot think of a better metaphor of what this country is all about than how Team USA came together at the Olympics. We had players across our wonderful country … joining forces to wear the red, white and blue," he expressed.

"The joy, the compassion and the commitment to  our country that we saw at the Olympics is what Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have and what our country needs. Leadership. Real leadership. Not the kind that seeks to divide us, but the kind that recognizes and celebrates our common purpose."

Internet cheers for Coach Steve Kerr

Netizens were elated with Steve Kerr's speech as well as his smooth execution of Steph Curry's celebratory move to throw shade at Donald Trump.

Those who shared their enthusiasm on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), included former president Barack Obama, who wrote, "Let’s go, Coach Kerr! Thanks for bringing home the gold for Team USA, and for your leadership at a crucial moment for our country."

"When he came walking in to the Bulls United Center song, I was amped!!!! Such an amazing moment!" tweeted another user.

"True Patriotism from you, sir. Admirable," stated one user.

"One of my favourite speeches so far. Love Steve Kerr," shared someone else.

"Steve Kerr dropping the ultimate mic moment! 🎤 Steph Curry’s ‘Night, night’ is the perfect send-off for Trump. Game over, and goodnight!" exclaimed one individual.

"Gotta love it!! Classic!!" cheered another.

"My new favorite: 'night, night Donnie,'" quipped yet another.

"Steve Kerr is a national treasure," hailed another user.

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