Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian uses clever Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant examples to explain pro-diversity stance

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, has shed light on his pro-diversity stance and expressed support for welcoming more skilled immigrants in the US. The Reddit co-founder made references to NBA legend Kobe Bryant and NFL superstar Tom Brady to elucidate his point.

With several states across the United States announcing bans on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public universities, as well as placing restrictions on requiring diversity statements in hiring and admissions, the Reddit co-founder made a case for embracing the "very best" talent from around the world.

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, criticized DEI opponents, implying that their resistance stemmed from racial bias rather than genuine concerns about meritocracy.

"If one really believes in “personal responsibility,” one should want the very best from all over the world here in USA to make themselves & Team America the best it can be. Iron sharpens iron," Ohanian posted on X.

"The ultimate meritocracy, right? The antiDEI crowd should be cheering for this. It’s a real way to build American excellence… unless… maybe it’s not just about “merit” 😏," he added.

Ohanian also emphasized that "the value of literally one 100x individual" could have an immeasurable impact on "economy, job creation, and innovation."

The 41-year-old further cited sporting legends Tom Brady and Kobe Bryant's examples to emphasize the impact one standout individual could have in the tech industry.

"But if I told anyone @TomBrady can turn a team into a Super Bowl winner in one season - we understand that. The effect in tech is even greater," Ohanian wrote.

"Can you imagine Kobe saying "hey actually, just average people on the Lakers please - I don’t wanna train/compete with the best every day,"" he commented further.

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian denounces racism against Indians on X

Serena Williams with her husband Alexis Ohanian - Source: Getty

Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, recently voiced his support for fellow entrepreneur JD Ross's criticism of the "hatred" towards Indians on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

"Had no idea how many anon crazies on this site (X) hated Indians, what a weird thing. Especially since Indian immigrants are pretty values aligned with traditional American values around family, hard work, pride," Ross posted.

Ohanian echoed Ross' frustration and condemned the pervasive racism on the platform.

"Racism is a hell of a drug," Ohanian commented.

Alexis Ohanian has previously also denounced the racist abuse his wife Serena Williams faced online, opening up about how "incredibly disheartening and discouraging" it was to witness.