Dwayne The Rock Johnson, professional ballerina Misty Copeland and Warriors star Stephen Curry go on record criticizing the CEO Under Armour for praising President Donald Trump!
Read more on the flip on Stephen Curry finding support by The Rock and Misty Copeland against Under Armour…
CelebNSports247.com has learned of some drama that is going down in sports between Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry. It started when Kevin Plank, the CEO of Baltimore-based Under Armour, called Trump “an asset to the country.”
Ohhhh…yeah NOT a good point of view, according to the rest of the world.
The company later issued a statement saying it engages in “policy, not politics.” That is when Dwayne The Rock Johnson chimed in support of Stephen Curry’s position on the matter writing his point of view via Facebook:
The Rock wrote an open letter explaining his feelings:
“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 Under Armour’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…
Dwayne states “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 poor 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 callous that thicken daily. #CommittedToThePeople”
Under Armour sponsors Johnson, Copeland and Curry, the two-time NBA MVP and star of the Warriors, so it’s NOT a good look for them.
Copeland wrote in an Instagram:
“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.”
And Steph Curry told the Mercury News:
“I agree with that description. if you remove the ‘-et’ from asset. 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,” the Warriors star guard said. “Based off the release that KP sent out this morning, and what he told me last night, that’s the Under Armour that I know. That’s the brand I know he’s built and one that, as of Wednesday afternoon, is something that I’m standing on.”
NOTE: None of the three has severed ties with the company.