Travis called the article one of the “dumbest stories he’d ever seen.” He added that it marked the natural evolution of the argument that men can compete against women.
“If this has really happened, this is a goldmine for us,” said Travis. “A Florida based team is not going to be on a radio station that we’re on because they’re accusing us of COVID misinformation?”
Olbermann said Travis "redefines dumbf*** racist" for his opinion. Travis countered by saying he couldn't be labeled racist after comparing athletes of different races, while pointing out the similarities between Irving and Rodgers with Ali for their standing up to government policies. He also called COVID "our modern era Vietnam".