A conundrum for KSB

[IGotWorms 4,058]

(CNN) - Before the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers faced off on the basketball court Monday night, several players were already scoring points with protesters outside the arena.

 

As they warmed up for the game, Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were among the players wearing T-shirts that said "I can't breathe" -- Eric Garner's last words, which have become a rallying cry for protesters after last week's grand jury decision not to indict an officer in his death.

 

Outside the Barclays Center, a large crowd of demonstrators swarmed the streets, chanting "hands up, don't shoot" and "black lives matter."

 

The crowd erupted in cheers after an organizer told them about the players' T-shirts.

On the one hand we know that KSB has always loved throating Lebron James' hog.

 

But on the other hand we know James' message won't sit well with KSB's angry reactionary tendencies.

 

What'll it be our sweater-vested friend?

[SUXBNME 1,516]

On the one hand we know that KSB has always loved throating Lebron James' hog.

 

But on the other hand we know James' message won't sit well with KSB's angry reactionary tendencies.

 

What'll it be our sweater-vested friend?

He hogs on Lebron?

 

I thought it was just Tiger

[drobeski 3,061]

On the one hand we know that KSB has always loved throating Lebron James' hog.

 

But on the other hand we know James' message won't sit well with KSB's angry reactionary tendencies.

 

What'll it be our sweater-vested friend?

more stupid from the fake lawyer.

The ksb's aren't rioting and blocking traffic throughout the country, that would be the angry reactionary fabricated outrage worms crowd.

 

[NorthernVike 2,087]

RMFF much?

[Sho Nuff 720]

RMFF much?

Yes...worms appears to live RMFF in all of your heads.

[NorthernVike 2,087]

Yes...worms appears to live RMFF in all of your heads.

Good to see my stalker has made and appearance.

[drobeski 3,061]

Good to see my stalker has made and appearance.

he's more of a relentless moonbat fluffer

[IGotWorms 4,058]

more stupid from the fake lawyer.

The ksb's aren't rioting and blocking traffic throughout the country, that would be the angry reactionary fabricated outrage worms crowd.

 

This doesn't make any sense dumbeski

[KSB2424 3,148]

On the one hand we know that KSB has always loved throating Lebron James' hog.

 

But on the other hand we know James' message won't sit well with KSB's angry reactionary tendencies.

 

What'll it be our sweater-vested friend?

 

I have angry reactionary tendecies?

 

My reaction? Meh.

 

1. I would have been dissapointed in the The King, if he was doing the whole 'hands up dont shoo't' stuff, cause yeah, thats a fallacy. Hell, give me a "I can't breathe" shirt, I'd wear it. I think Mr.Garner should be alive today. I don't think it had anything to do with race (as its being portrayed and claimed) though is my only issue with that story.

 

2. So meh. A part of me does wish sports figures would keep politics/religion/etc. out of it though. Most people pay money to go to those games, or turn on a ball game to get AWAY from politics/religion/etc. It's akin to starting a politcial thread over on the manage bored. Not the time or place imo.

[Sho Nuff 720]

Good to see my stalker has made and appearance.

 

Ahh...yes, its me who is stalking because I replied to you what...once in the last week?

 

Good call.

You righties sure are the sensitive bunch.

[porkbutt 893]

when are they gonna stop with the hands up don't shoot? has it not been proven false??? are they just retarded?

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

Couldn't we have just had a thread that talks about the shirts and keep KSB out of it?

[NorthernVike 2,087]

 

Ahh...yes, its me who is stalking because I replied to you what...once in the last week?

 

Good call.

You righties sure are the sensitive bunch.

That's one more than I replyed to you sweetie.

[patweisers44 848]

porkbutt, on 09 Dec 2014 - 09:35 AM, said:

when are they gonna stop with the hands up don't shoot? has it not been proven false??? are they just retarded?

Yeah, I saw some DB for Florida State doing it last weekend as well. He was walking off the field after scoring a TD and a swear it looked like a few coaches acted like they were ignoring him so they didn't have to deal with it. Plausible deniability, I guess.

[HenryHill9323 65]

This thread didn't go how Wormy expected.

[IGotWorms 4,058]

Couldn't we have just had a thread that talks about the shirts and keep KSB out of it?

Just trying to generate a little excitement. But you're right, it is an interesting topic in and of itself.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,432]

Just trying to troll. But you're right, it is an interesting topic in and of itself.

Agreed. It warrants a discussion, but we can probably get further without the personal attacks. Take the high road.

[KSB2424 3,148]

There is a reason guys like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods (at his height) shyed away from controversial topics and politcial ramblings. It's just not good for business and brand. I think they'd rather contribute to charities, start foundations to help people and things like that. If I was an advisor for any famous person I'd advise them to go that route.

 

Also, these players are at work, for their team and for the NBA/NFL. I would fully support any athelete who wants to, on his time off, go march in a protest. To volunteer to help anybody in any cause they deem worthy. I don't get warm and fuzzies when people do it at their place of business. Not much different than a Bob Costas going on a political rambling at halftime of a football game. Look Bob, go on Meet the Press and say all that. Go march with the local anit-whatever march on capitol hill if you want. But leave my sports alone. You're working a ball game, and we are here to get away from all that crap.

[IGotWorms 4,058]

Agreed. It warrants a discussion, but we can probably get further without the personal attacks. Take the high road.

This is the Geek Club. There is no high road - we're all wallowing in sh!t

[jerryskids 6,836]

My concern for the NBA is the slippery slope. Can a player wear a "abortion is murder" shirt? How about "ban ghey marriage"?

[NorthernVike 2,087]

This is the Geek Club. There is no high road - we're all wallowing in sh!t

First true thing you've said in months.

[NorthernVike 2,087]

My concern for the NBA is the slippery slope. Can a player wear a "abortion is murder" shirt? How about "ban ghey marriage"?

Imagine if Larry Bird wore a shirt that said..."Should've pick our own damm cotton".

[drobeski 3,061]

My concern for the NBA is the slippery slope. Can a player wear a "abortion is murder" shirt? How about "ban ghey marriage"?

no and no

 

Liberal biased media said so.

 

HTH

[MDC 7,493]

Despite all the claims of unfairness from fake outrage crybabies I think most people from any side of the aisle would prefer athletes stay out if making political statements of any kind on the court, field etc. even if They agree with what the athlete is saying.

[drobeski 3,061]

Despite all the claims of unfairness from fake outrage crybabies I think most people from any side of the aisle would prefer athletes stay out if making political statements of any kind on the court, field etc. even if They agree with what the athlete is saying.

Fake outrage crybabies loot, protest and block traffic

 

HTH

[MDC 7,493]

Fake outrage crybabies loot, protest and block traffic

 

HTH

They also whine all the focking time about Obummer how the media and world is biased against them.

[drobeski 3,061]

They also whine all the focking time about Obummer how the media and world is biased against them.

I didn't see them do that. Only saw stupid chants of can't breathe and hands up.

 

HTH

[Frank M 181]

My concern for the NBA is the slippery slope. Can a player wear a "abortion is murder" shirt? How about "ban ghey marriage"?

 

The percentage of black players in the NBA is 78%. There is not going to be a slippery slope leading players to start protesting other causes because of this issue. At least not those types of issues. Protesting those types of issues will hurt the brand, and both players and the NBA know it.

[MDC 7,493]

I didn't see them do that. Only saw stupid chants of can't breathe and hands up.

 

HTH

I'm surprised you can see anything through your tears.

[jerryskids 6,836]

 

The percentage of black players in the NBA is 78%. There is not going to be a slippery slope leading players to start protesting other causes because of this issue. At least not those types of issues. Protesting those types of issues will hurt the brand, and both players and the NBA know it.

I thought I read that the black community isn't big on the ghey thing.

 

Besides, those were just examples to prove the point.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,456]

Despite all the claims of unfairness from fake outrage crybabies I think most people from any side of the aisle would prefer athletes stay out if making political statements of any kind on the court, field etc. even if They agree with what the athlete is saying.

 

 

Jordan said it best; "Republicans by sneakers too."

 

The only reason Lebron is doing this is to try and improve his image. He's made so many mistakes off the court that he'll do anything to improve. I think this will further tarnish it.

[IGotWorms 4,058]

 

 

Jordan said it best; "Republicans by sneakers too."

 

The only reason Lebron is doing this is to try and improve his image. He's made so many mistakes off the court that he'll do anything to improve. I think this will further tarnish it.

 

What mistakes has he made off the court? The Decision is it. Yes it was a biggie but HE WENT BACK TO CLEVELAND. Jesus you can't do better than that as far as conciliation goes.

 

Don't let your anger color your judgment

[Frank M 181]

I thought I read that the black community isn't big on the ghey thing.

 

Besides, those were just examples to prove the point.

 

I guess what I'm saying is that since the majority of the NBA is black, they can probably feel pretty safe protesting these kinds of perceived racism issues without too much damage to their image. Rich white folks aren't going to stop going to NBA games because of it. It's a "black thing". Once they start saying "Abortion Kills" or "Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve", people start getting uncomfortable.

[Voltaire 5,317]

This is the Geek Club. There is no high road - we're all wallowing in sh!t

It's a fair point...