Throwback Monday

                                               I felt this song was fitting tonight, since the Dubs have a chance to win it all! #GoWarriors

Throwback Monday

                                            In honor of the NBA Finals. Go Warriors!

Under Armour Brand Sponsors Speak Out on CEO's Trump Comments

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On Tuesday the CEO of the athletic brand Under Armour called President Trump a real asset to the United States in an interview with CNBC.
Well, the brand's most famous representative, Stephen Curry, didn't agree.
Curry told the San Jose Mercury news,  I agree with that description. If you remove the 'et' from asset.
Plank says these comments were from a business perspective, but Curry wasn't having it.
I spent all day yesterday on the phone with countless people at Under Armour, countless people in Kevin Plank's camp, my team, trying to understand what was going on and where everybody stood on the issue.

However, Steph wasn't the only one who commented on the matter. The brand's sponsored celebs spoke out, one of them being The Rock.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson took to Instagram to announce his stance

I appreciate and welcome the feedback from people who disagree (and agree) with Kevin Plank's words on CNBC, but these are neither my words, nor my beliefs. His words were divisive and lacking in perspective. Inadvertently creating a situation where the personal political opinions of UA’s partners and its employees were overshadowed by the comments of its CEO. A good company is not solely defined by its CEO. A good company is not defined by the athlete or celebrity who partners with them. A good company is not a single person. A good company is a team, a group of brothers and sisters committed to working together each and every day to provide for their families and one another and the clients they serve. We don’t partner with a brand casually. I partner with brands I trust and with people who share my same values. That means a commitment to diversity, inclusion, community, open-mindedness and some serious hard work. But it doesn't mean that I or my team will always agree with the opinion of everyone who works there, including its executives. Great leaders inspire and galvanize the masses during turbulent times, they don't cause people to divide and disband. My responsibility here is not only to the global audience we serve, but also to the thousands of workers who pour blood, sweat, and tears into making Under Armour strong. A diverse group of hardworking men and women who possess integrity, respect and compassion for one another and the world they live in. Debate is healthy. But in a time of widespread disagreement, so is loyalty. I feel an obligation to stand with this diverse team, the American and global workers, who are the beating heart and soul of Under Armour and the reason I chose to partner with them. My commitment is as real as my sweat and callouses that thicken daily. #CommittedToThePeople

A photo posted by therock (@therock) on Feb 9, 2017 at 10:36am PST

American ballerina and another bad ass, Misty Copeland took to the 'gram as well to give her statement.

I have always appreciated the great support and platform that Under Armour has given me to represent my community, gender, and career on the world stage. However, I strongly disagree with Kevin Plank's recent comments in support of Trump as recently reported. Those of you who have supported and followed my career know that the one topic I've never backed away from speaking openly about is the importance of diversity and inclusion. It is imperative to me that my partners and sponsors share this belief. I have spoken at length with Kevin privately about the matter, but as someone who takes my responsibility as a role model very seriously, it is important to me that he, and UA, take public action to clearly communicate and reflect our common values in order for us to effectively continue to work towards our shared goal of trying to motivate ALL people to be their best selves.

A photo posted by Misty Copeland (@mistyonpointe) on Feb 9, 2017 at 10:14am PST

Under Armour released a statement on the matter:
At Under Armour, our culture has always been about optimism, teamwork, and unity.  We have engaged with both the prior and the current administrations in advocating on business issues that we believe are in the best interests of our consumers, teammates, and shareholders. Kevin Plank was recently invited at the request of the President of the United States, to join the American Manufacturing Council as part of a distinguished group of business leaders. He joined CEOs from companies such as Dow Chemical, Dell, Ford, GE and Tesla, among others to begin an important dialogue around creating jobs in America. We believe it is important for Under Armour to be a part of that discussion.

We have always been committed to developing innovative ways to support and invest in American jobs and manufacturing.  For years, Under Armour has had a long-term strategy for domestic manufacturing and we recently launched our first women’s collection made in our hometown of Baltimore, MD. We are incredibly proud of this important first step in the evolution of creating more jobs at home.

We engage in policy, not politics. We believe in advocating for fair trade, an inclusive immigration policy that welcomes the best and the brightest and those seeking opportunity in the great tradition of our country, and tax reform that drives hiring to help create new jobs globally, across America and in Baltimore.

We have teammates from different religions, races, nationalities, genders and sexual orientations; different ages, life experiences and opinions. This is the core of our company. At Under Armour, our diversity is our strength, and we will continue to advocate for policies that Protect Our House, our business, our team, and our community.

Beyonce and Jay Z: Date Night at the Warriors Season Opener

Twitter: @lovebscott

Warriors fans flocked to Oracle arena on Tuesday night excited for the NBA season opener and to see their new addition Kevin Durant take to the court for the regular season.
However, these fans got an extra treat!
Beyonce and Jay Z arrived in the second half to take in the game.
I'm assuming their Dubs fans.
BTW, I'm mad Bey was in the Bay...and I didn't know until hours later.
The couple looked fresh to death with Beyonce rocking an Ivy Park parka, green metallic sock boots and of course, her own dad hat featuring an emoji of her Hold Up ensemble.

Throwback Monday..on Tuesday

                                                 
Sorry for the delay, I just came back from LA and didn't have access to my blog. Since Kevin Durant is coming to the Warriors, we'll now be getting "cheddar packs like KD".

Rihanna Trolls Warriors and their Fans After Cavaliers Win Game 7

Celebs love LeBron and took to social media to congratulate the champ and MVP.
From previous experience, we know RiRi loves her some LeBron.
She wasn't at the game on Sunday, but she went HAM on instagram to show her support.

#StuntBackSundays #StillMood

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jun 19, 2016 at 8:43pm PDT

Who y'all think y'all frontin' on???! 🔫🔫🔫 #NeverLoseFaith #Champ #MVP #History #KingJames #OnYourTurf 💍🏆

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jun 19, 2016 at 8:50pm PDT

Meanwhile...😢

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jun 19, 2016 at 9:02pm PDT

A video posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jun 19, 2016 at 10:31pm PDT

Bae! Lol 🤗😢👑🏆💍

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jun 19, 2016 at 8:59pm PDT

Celebrities at Game 7 at the NBA Finals

Game 7 of the NBA Finals was the ultimate nail-biter.

Being from the Bay, of course I wanted the Warriors to win their second title, especially at home. However, I do like LeBron and was glad to see him achieve his goal of bringing a championship to Cleveland after a 52 year drought.

Regardless, your girl was at the game and so were other celebrities.

My instagram @christinekaurdashian

No Beyonce this time, unfortunately. 

I even walked by Teyana Taylor who I tweeted because I was too nervous to say hello. 

Hiiiiiiii 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🏆🏆🏆🏆 https://t.co/ABVj5mT2Sm

— TEYANA M.J. TAYLOR (@TEYANATAYLOR) June 20, 2016

If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. -Bruce Lee #NoLimit

A photo posted by Usher (@usher) on Jun 19, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT

Epic night. With A legend Chris tucker....great game by @kingjames #daddydaughtertime #fathersday

A photo posted by Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) on Jun 19, 2016 at 10:51pm PDT

So proud to sing the National Anthem at game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals. Epic competition between the best teams in the league.

A photo posted by @aloeblacc on Jun 19, 2016 at 9:03pm PDT

Epic night !!!! Congrats to @kingjames @teamswish and @cavs... They Made history!!! #daddydaughtertime #fathersday #allstarweekend

A photo posted by Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) on Jun 19, 2016 at 10:47pm PDT

😂 #CavsVsWarriors

A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Jun 19, 2016 at 7:31pm PDT

Stephen Curry and Wife Remix Drake's "Chef Curry with the Pot"

I been Steph Curry with the shot
Been cookin' with the sauce, chef, curry with the pot, boy
-Drake "0-100"
Rappers mention athletes all of the time, but very rarely do they respond....
but not in this case.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry took Drake's verse from 0-100 and made is own remix Chef Curry with the Pot.
Click the video and let the hilarity ensue!
#BayAreaaaa!

Snoop Dogg and Magic Johnson Go In on Clippers Owner Donald Sterling After Racist Remarks Released

Social media has been on fire over the racist remarks from L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling. TMZ has released a recording of Sterling's phone conversation with girlfriend V. Stiviano, who is half black and half latina, of him getting angry that she posted a photo on Instagram of her and Magic Johnson.
No, he wasn't accusing her of catting around....he was angry that she was taking pictures with African-Americans.

Well, this has pissed off a lot of people and rightfully so.
Magic Johnson took to twitter:

TMZ reported this morning that Clippers owner Donald Sterling doesn't want me or other African-Americans to come to Clippers games.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2014

.@cjbycookie and I will never go to a Clippers game again as long as Donald Sterling is the owner.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2014

I feel sorry for my friends Coach Doc Rivers and Chris Paul that they have to work for a man that feels that way about African Americans.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2014

LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling's comments about African Americans are a black eye for the NBA.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 26, 2014

Snoop Dogg is one of the first celebs to come out with a viral response:

Clippers Owner Donald Sterling to GF - Don't Bring Black People to My Games, Including Magic Johnson - Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe

TMZ Sports says they "obtained audio of Sterling making the racist declaration during a heated argument on April 9th with V. Stiviano ... after she posted a photo on Instagram posing with Magic. Sterling rails on Stiviano, for putting herself out in public with a black person (she has since taken the pic down).  But it doesn't end there.  You have to listen to the audio to fully grasp the magnitude of Sterling's racist worldview."

Hear it here:

Clippers Owner Donald Sterling to GF - Don't Bring Black People to My Games, Including Magic Johnson - Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe

Sterling has a documented history of allegedly racist behavior -- he's been sued twice by the federal government for allegedly refusing to rent apartments to Blacks and Latinos.

He was also sued by former Clippers exec Elgin Baylor for racial discrimination -- though a jury was ultimately not convinced and shot down Baylor's case.