The Warriors are standing by E-40 after was ejected in Game 1 of the playoff series on Saturday vs. the Kings.
“In my time knowing him, he’s always been respectful. He’s always been considerate of those around him. So, it’s very weird to see and I hope it’s resolved.”
Gary Payton II said he didn’t see the commotion but felt the energy and around the arena might have been a factor. “I haven’t talked to him, but I got word that he was fine,” said Payton, who described E-40 as “like an uncle” to him. “It’s a little weird. I guess it’s just the playoff intensity, playoff atmosphere. Fans are going to be fans. I didn’t expect it, but you never know.”In a statement on Sunday to Shams Charania of The Athletic, E-40 alleged racial bias, saying “security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed” he was at fault.
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