Steve Kerr: NFL rule on protests during anthem ‘idiotic,’ ‘pandering,’ ‘fake patriotism’

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Thursday called the NFL's decision to implement a rule against players kneeling during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games "idiotic," criticizing the league's owners and leadership for "pandering to [its] fan base" with a display of "fake patriotism" that's intended to divide rather than unite. Why is Steve Kerr criticizing the NFL?