Sage Steele Discusses Tensions with Doc Rivers Over Political Views

Former ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele shared her experiences with NBA coaches, particularly Doc Rivers and Steve Kerr, regarding her conservative political views during an interview on The Rubin Report.

Steele claimed that Rivers sent her extensive messages criticizing her support for Donald Trump and subsequently unfollowed her on social media. She expressed disappointment over the perceived hypocrisy of some coaches, noting that their public personas did not align with their private communications.

She also speculated that players with conservative beliefs might hesitate to voice their opinions due to concerns about potential repercussions, such as reduced playing time. Steele, who left ESPN in August 2023 after a lawsuit settlement, stated that she no longer misses the network environment due to its political dynamics.