Harrison Butker Responds After Serena Williams Called Him Out At ESPY Awards

Harrison Butker is responding after Serena Williams called him out at the 2024 ESPY Awards for his controversial commencement speech earlier this year. In a statement to NBC News, the NFL player says the tennis legend used the moment to “disinvite those with whom she disagrees with from supporting fellow athletes.” His comment comes after Serena, sister Venus Williams and actor Quinta Brunson spoke onstage and encouraged everyone to enjoy women’s sports as they would any other sports, with Serena adding, “except you, Harrison Butker. We don’t need you.”