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Warriors Co-Owner Sparks Fury After Saying ‘Nobody Cares’ About China’s Uyghurs
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0:33Now PlayingThe National Basketball Association found itself in a China-linked controversy once again after serial dealmaker Chamath Palihapitiya, a part owner of the Golden State Warriors, dismissed concerns over human rights abuses facing the Uyghur minority in China.
“Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs, OK?” the Sri Lankan-born investor said during a Jan. 15 episode of the “All-In” podcast, reacting to a comment from co-host Jason Calacanis about the Biden administration’s “very strong” stance on the issue.
“I’m telling you a very hard, ugly truth, OK? Of all the things that I care about, yes, it is below my line,” Palihapitiya continued, as Calacanis reacted with palpable surprise. He also called human rights a “luxury belief.”
The Warriors said in a statement that Palihapitiya’s views do not reflect those of the team. Palihapitiya later wrote in a statement that upon re-listening to the interview, “I recognize that I come across as lacking empathy.” As part of a refugee family, he said “human rights matter” anywhere in the world.
But as video of the exchange circulated on social media, Palihapitiya’s comments drew sharp rebuke. Many zeroed in on his role as a minority owner of the Warriors and on the NBA’s already delicate relationship with China. In 2019, a tweet from then Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey in support of Hong Kong’s protest movement provoked a massive backlash in China. Since then, teams and players including LeBron James have been closely scrutinized for their stances on China.
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