Golden State Warriors‘ forward Draymond Green has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump.
“Sending all my love and support to our VP, Kamala Harris. Good luck in your race,” Green expressed on his YouTube podcast, “The Draymond Green Show.”
He continued by emphasizing the significance of her candidacy: “Itโs the race of a lifetime. You achieved it, now go be great. Be great on the campaign trail, be great in the debates, be great in your race to history.”
Draymond Praises Harris’s Achievements
Green, aged 34, commended Harris for her accomplishments and addressed critics questioning her racial identity. He specifically called out those who argue that she isn’t African American because of her mixed heritage.
Born in Oakland to immigrant parents, Harris has faced scrutiny over her ethnicity despite being the first Asian American, Black, and female vice president.
Inspiration for Young Girls
โYour path for a young black girl to see, โWow, I can run for president,โ thatโs amazing,” Green said passionately. “I got three daughters; for them to just have the idea of โWow, I could run for president one day,โ thatโs what sheโs doing. Thatโs incredible.โ
He added how important it is: โTo give that hope to young Black and Brown girls around the world that you could possibly run for president one day too… man, thatโs different.โ
Fans believe this kind of representation is crucial.
Personal Reflections
Growing up in Saginaw and playing college basketball at Michigan State University shaped Green’s perspective on leadership and representation.
Reflecting on his childhood challenges with health issues and societal expectations: โGrowing up in America as a young Black man isnโt easy,โ he shared emotionally. He recalled asking his dad if they would ever see a woman president during one of his neurologist visits due to seizures.
โI boohoo cried because it was then I realized my dad would die someday,โ he remembered vividly.
Harris aims to make history by becoming the first female U.S. president as she turns 60 this October
