Four Miami Dolphins knelt during the national anthem before their season opener in Seattle on Sunday. Others across the league did the same, joining the movement initially sparked by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a few weeks ago. It’s a protest of what the players believe are social injustices across the nation.

Some continue to criticize the protesters, calling the method disrespectful to the flag — a situation further complicated by the fact that Sunday was the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks in New York City. But after the game, Dolphins owner Steven Ross came to the defense of his players.

“I think everybody here, our team and our whole organization, respects the flag and what it stands for and the soldiers and everything,” Ross told reporters in Seattle. “But these guys are really making a conversation of something that’s a very important topic in this country. And I’m 100 percent supportive of them…I think it’s great. I applaud them for what they’re doing.”

Ross’ comments gained some attention online (you can view them at the bottom of the post). Many have echoed a similar sentiment. But very little of that noise has come from those in Ross’ franchise ownership position. Warrior forward Draymond Green was one of those to catch a glimpse of the statements on social media. He clearly appreciated them.

“Just watched Mr. Steve Ross interview and that was as about well said as I’ve seen on this topic,” Green tweeted. “As opposed to criticizing players, he actually supported because of the actual message that is being sent. So many people want to ignore the message and judge the action. I applaud Mr. Ross on what he said today but it comes as no surprise as he created RISE a year ago trying to bring awareness to this issue.”

Green became the third Warrior to publicly back the protesting NFL players. Earlier this week, both Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant expressed support for Kaepernick.

“I’m happy the conversation has been started and actions are being taken,” Green tweeted, adding a link to Ross’ comments.

Dolphins owner Steve Ross spoke with players before their protest, and supports their decision. pic.twitter.com/wWnqYCPWeu — Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) September 11, 2016

Just watched Mr. Steve Ross interview and that was as about well said as I've seen on this topic. As opposed to criticizing players, — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016

he actually supported because of the actual message that is being sent. So many people want to ignore the message and judge the action. — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016

I applaud Mr. Ross on what he said today but it comes as no surprise as he created RISE a year ago trying to bring awareness to this issue. — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016