Pop supports the fight, loudly criticizes Trump, but does not kneel during the national anthem: These are my personal reasons

After Orlando's Jonathan Isaac, Gregg Popovich and his San Antonio assistant coach Beck Hammon did not kneel during the national anthem last night.

The legendary Spurs coach has publicly supported his players in the fight for racial equality many times, but he did not want to kneel.

"I stood for personal reasons that I would not talk about. I think the league has reacted very well in the fight for racial equality and I support my players in that," said Popovich, who is a veteran of the US Air Force.

His players also supported him.

"We all believe in coach and Becky. Greg often talks about racial equality, and Becky is constantly at the forefront of our fight. No one should judge them for this," said DeMar Derozan.

For years, Popovich has been one of the biggest advocates of racial equality, but also one of the loudest critics of US President Donald Trump.