"Shut up and dribble"
"Stick to sports"
"Keep politics out of my sports."
Thats what yall want until now, huh? Make your minds up. Keep this same energy next time a black athlete shares a political opinion you don't agree with.
We just witnessed something you fully endorse. The very same people you've said 'have the right to have a voice,' when confronted by situations they've voiced opinions about now have nothing to say. Because a communist regime mandated "free speech isn't allowed here?" Are you that hung-up you can't see the bigger picture here?
A spokesperson interrupted the reporter's question and says the basketball only. A spokesperson, saying "stay in your lane" to a reporter.
I think of the time Steve Kerr had on TV expressing his opinions. And then I see millions having their human rights stripped away and he portrays himself as not knowing about what's going on.
Setting that aside ...
"Will you "feel differently" on speaking about societal and political issues because of the events in China/NBA."
Stay in your lane.
People are upset because they see the hypocrisy. A portion of them include a group who believed a lot of the people making political statements were only performing a charade.
ESPN, showing communist propaganda is a story in itself: likely done by someone who has no clue about Taiwan. That map is messed up.
@BamaBoyJosh
I didn't figure you'd be in this thread by now...figured you'd be here around supper.
I came here wondering if Tim has been following this story. @It Takes Eleven
Some of the opinions voiced around the markets are laughable. Sad. Stupid.
It's worth taking your time to read. To be frank, I'm shocked you don't know about Hong Kong. Taiwan, the waters in that area, a lot probably haven't read about that history.I don't know the full extent of the story but just like when it comes to all of these other things people have whined about athletes giving their opinions on, I don't care whether they do or don't.
I'm sure you can understand why. If you can't, I read it as being called out.I'm not okay with the NBA or anyone saying "you can't talk about that." That is not okay. I'm perfectly fine with ESPN not wanting to talk about (though not so much telling their commentators they CANT). Irregardless, the same people that were screaming "shut up and dribble" are telling ESPN they HAVE to talk about this. That was my issue.
"Shut up and dribble"
"Stick to sports"
"Keep politics out of my sports."
Thats what yall want until now, huh? Make your minds up. Keep this same energy next time a black athlete shares a political opinion you don't agree with.
It's worth taking your time to read. To be frank, I'm shocked you don't know about Hong Kong. Taiwan, the waters in that area, a lot probably haven't read about that history.
We just witnessed something you fully endorse. The very same people you've said 'have the right to have a voice,' when confronted by situations they've voiced opinions about now have nothing to say. Because a communist regime mandated "free speech isn't allowed here?" Are you that hung-up you can't see the bigger picture here?
A spokesperson interrupted the reporter's question and says the basketball only. A spokesperson, saying "stay in your lane" to a reporter.
I think of the time Steve Kerr had on TV expressing his opinions. And then I see millions having their human rights stripped away and he portrays himself as not knowing about what's going on.
Setting that aside ...
"Will you "feel differently" on speaking about societal and political issues because of the events in China/NBA."
Stay in your lane.
People are upset because they see the hypocrisy. A portion of them include a group who believed a lot of the people making political statements were only performing a charade.
ESPN, showing communist propaganda is a story in itself: likely done by someone who has no clue about Taiwan. That map is messed up.
I don't know the full extent of the story but just like when it comes to all of these other things people have whined about athletes giving their opinions on, I don't care whether they do or don't.
I'm not okay with the NBA or anyone saying "you can't talk about that." That is not okay. I'm perfectly fine with ESPN not wanting to talk about (though not so much telling their commentators they CANT). Irregardless, the same people that were screaming "shut up and dribble" are telling ESPN they HAVE to talk about this. That was my issue.