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Columnist mad NBA players didn't protest the anthem
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:45 pm
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The stars were aligned for Tuesday to be a very special day for the NBA. In one of the most anticipated Opening Nights in the history of the league, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics were facing off against each other in the first game, with the finale featuring the Houston Rockets and the defending champion Golden State Warriors. The lineup was full of storylines as Kyrie Irving was making his return to Cleveland, while the new tandem of Chris Paul and James Harden had a chance to take down the Warriors on ring night. On a day in which NFL players met with owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell concerning social issues and player protest, there was anticipation in the air that possible protests could take place in the NBA, which would set a tone for the season and take the conversation to another level. LeBron James had on shoes that said "EQUALITY" on the back. And three-fourths of the Brotherhood (James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Paul) who famously made a speech about athletes using their platforms to be vessels of social change to open the 2016 ESPYs, would all take the court.
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However, there wasn't a single knee on the ground or a fist raised on Tuesday night. The Cavs and Rockets did decide to lock arms during the national anthem, though.
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Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:47 pm to RedRifle
They would look ridiculous taking a knee
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:47 pm to RedRifle
Liberals suck
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:48 pm to RedRifle
I guess the columnist missed Adam Silver’s statement a while back stating that they would punish anyone doing so.
It’s all “I’m protesting this!” until it costs you cash.
It’s all “I’m protesting this!” until it costs you cash.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:50 pm to RedRifle
That reporter didn’t do his homework. It’s expressly against the rules of the NBA to not stand for the national anthem, unlike the NFL.
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:52 pm to RedRifle
Not shocked
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:52 pm to RedRifle
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However, there wasn't a single knee on the ground
Not true
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:52 pm to RedRifle
Didn't Curry say that they thought that kneeling wouldn't solve or change anything and they have taken a different approach to change? Could of sworn he said it last night or at least someone did during the broadcast
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:54 pm to MontyFranklyn
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Didn't Curry say that they thought that kneeling wouldn't solve or change anything and they have taken a different approach to change? Could of sworn he said it last night or at least someone did during the broadcast
He did. He said that NBA players would rather be involved in the community than kneel. Plus when you're making $200m and a ton of endorsements you have a much larger platform than having to kneel.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:54 pm to teke184
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It’s all “I’m protesting this!” until it costs you cash.
Or they just find other ways to protest.
To act like NBA players don't agree with the NFL guys kneeling just because they don't choose to lighten their own wallet by kneeling is a joke.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:57 pm to TH03
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To act like NBA players don't agree with the NFL guys kneeling just because they don't choose to lighten their own wallet by kneeling is a joke.
Agreed.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:59 pm to RedRifle
Taking a knee on hardwood sounds uncomfortable
Posted on 10/18/17 at 1:59 pm to The Pirate King
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Not shocked
Well no shite. Why would it be a white guy writing this column?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:00 pm to TH03
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Or they just find other ways to protest.
To act like NBA players don't agree with the NFL guys kneeling just because they don't choose to lighten their own wallet by kneeling is a joke.
You just missed the whole point. Their point is while they agree with the spirit of the protests they're going to use other means to help out.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:01 pm to RedRifle
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You just missed the whole point. Their point is while they agree with the spirit of the protests they're going to use other means to help out.
What point? That NFL players are doing the same?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:02 pm to TH03
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To act like NBA players don't agree with the NFL guys kneeling just because they don't choose to lighten their own wallet by kneeling is a joke.
You should do your homework before spouting off about these guys. The majority of them are in fact doing things without pounding their chest behind the scenes.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:03 pm to ShamelessPel
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You should do your homework before spouting off about these guys. The majority of them are in fact doing things without pounding their chest behind the scenes.
That's my point. Can you read?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:05 pm to TH03
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What point? That NFL players are doing the same?
You said they were planning of "other ways of protest". They're explicitly saying that they are not going to protest.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:06 pm to TH03
lol there are some tards in here
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