So the NBA players are boycotting.... themselves?

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August 26, 2020, 08:05 PM

liner

So the NBA players are boycotting.... themselves?

They’ll play two games in China next year to make up for it.

August 26, 2020, 08:10 PM

Puckpilot78

Who do they think are watching these games anyway? All their “fans” are out rioting!

Mongo only pawn in game of life...

August 26, 2020, 08:13 PM

Balzé Halzé

The Real Salt Lake soccer team just canceled their game too due to players protesting the death of a criminal. I tell you what, I think this move just might turn the tide.

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August 26, 2020, 08:13 PM

Sunset_Va

quote:
Originally posted by Brother:
Para I want to thank you for everything over the years, I just don't see how you can survive this . . .

Weather the storm...

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August 26, 2020, 08:18 PM

WaterburyBob

I guess I'll just have to adapt and overcome.

(I hope all those spoiled brats go broke)

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August 26, 2020, 08:22 PM

Veeper

Well I’m tickled that they’re boycotting one of the most obvious examples that America is a post-racism nation.

Good job guys.

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Steve

August 26, 2020, 08:28 PM

snoris

quote:
Originally posted by HayesGreener:

I wonder how many of them could find a real job?

Out of 528 NBA players?

Taking away their entourages and enablers?

Maybe 50-60. There are some who actually went to class and have a head on their shoulders, but I doubt it's a very large number.

If I'm wrong, more power to them. But I don't think I'm far off.

August 26, 2020, 08:31 PM

BamaJeepster

quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
The Real Salt Lake soccer team just canceled their game too due to players protesting the death of a criminal. I tell you what, I think this move just might turn the tide.

The Washington Football Team in the NFL cancelled a scrimmage at their stadium for Thursday as well.

For a rapist thug with a felony warrant armed with a knife and resisting arrest.

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
- John Adams

August 26, 2020, 09:00 PM

bendable

Great ,they are thinking of others instead if themselves .

Let's see how many of them are mentoring the thugs ,theives and felons that they are supporting.

You know, the people who never get a break?

Good for them for putting in forty hours a week and millions of dollars, gratis for the betterment of a Nation.

Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.

Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first

August 26, 2020, 09:19 PM

recoatlift

Here’s hoping all the “playas” stick to their belief America is racist and leave the plantations & masters. Quit, walk away never to play again. See who cares. Ball fields & parks are full of folks willing to play ball for much, much, much less.

These multi, multi multi millionaires have the opportunity to fulfill the hope of W.E.B.Dubois & become the “talented tenth”. Invest in your communities playas.

Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day

August 26, 2020, 09:31 PM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by mbinky:
To paraphrase something I read earlier:
"The woke players have done something that conservatives have only dreamed of - they've cancelled the NBA"

Yeah. I'm good with that. Hopefully they never play again.

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August 26, 2020, 09:32 PM

Scoutmaster

So if no games, then no ticket sales, no concession revenues, no advertising revenues. Will the players expect (demand) the same paycheck??

Most pro sports players do get quite healthy paychecks. I understand for NFL, somewhat NBA, a goodly percentage of such players are bankrupt not many years after retirement.

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August 26, 2020, 09:55 PM

Ackks

quote:
Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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16m
Sources: The Lakers and Clippers have voted to boycott the NBA season. Most other teams voted to continue. LeBron James has exited the meeting.

https://twitter.com/ShamsChara...49736701952%3Fs%3D21

August 26, 2020, 09:59 PM

parabellum

Seriously? How stupid are these players? I know they're stupid. The question is how far down in that bottomless pit do these dolts reside? My God!

Is this supposed to serve as some sort of punishment for us?

August 26, 2020, 10:01 PM

Ackks

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Seriously? How stupid are these players? I know they're stupid. The question is how far down in that bottomless pit do these dolts reside? My God!

Is this supposed to serve as some sort of punishment for us?

What would really punish me is if James never played a game again, Para. I can't stop smiling.

August 26, 2020, 10:05 PM

lkdr1989

Remember when Candidate Trump was talking about winning: "Gonna win so much people will say we can't take it anymore".

Yeah, I'm not there yet!

...let him who has no sword sell his robe and buy one. Luke 22:35-36 NAV

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16 NASV