David Wood, former NBA player, caught in Capitol protests

In the United States there were hours of tension when a group of protesters in favor of -still- President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol with violence. The far-right group was led by Jake Angeli, known as Q Shaman.

Dwithin Among the group of protesters who stood in the capitol was David Wood, a former NBA and Barcelona player. The 56-year-old former athlete posted several messages, justifying his presence on Capitol Hill.

Wood, who played for the Bulls, Rockets, Spurs, Pistons, Warriors and Bucks to later emigrate to Spain and sign with Barcelona, ​​is one of Trump’s most loyal fans in the United States. The former player even broadcast the siege of the Capitol on social networks, later eliminated some of his publications in favor of the Republican.

“I have deleted most of my posts today. I went to the Capitol and President Trump rally to pray. Many people sent me messages to keep them informed, so I lived in streaming because I thought that people wanted to see what was happening, “said the former pivot.

The gladiator, as it was nicknamed, He later expressed his regret for having been a participant in the events of the Capitol; however, he expressed his support for Trump and his disagreement with Biden.

“Before the next president is sworn in, you will see with shock and amazement that they will expose the electoral fraud and they will mark President Trump for 4 more years. Please forgive me for my mistake on the 6th. Sorry, “he said.

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