Barack Obama says he’s ‘proud’ of NBA’s stance against gun violence

The NBA wanted to spread its influence by having players – Stephen Curry, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Joakim Noah – appear in a PSA about ending gun violence.

It reached the highest office in the land.

President Barack Obama:

I'm proud of the @NBA for taking a stand against gun violence. Sympathy for victims isn't enough – change requires all of us speaking up.

— President Obama (@POTUS) December 23, 2015

Speaking up is a good first step, and kudos to the NBA and those players for getting involved.

Now, it’s on politicians like Obama to actually do something.