NBA: Now THIS is basketball

[Neo.]

Morant's family can do whatever they like. I'm personally not buying in that society is more hateful today, on the contrary it is more fragile.

so youre saying blatant racism and classless acts should simply be tolerated, as opposed to ended?

[FrostKing]

so youre saying blatant racism and classless acts should simply be tolerated, as opposed to ended?

I have yet to see any racism in these stories the past week. If the NBA chooses to ban people for being low class assholes, I see no issue with that.

[Neo.]

I have yet to see any racism in these stories the past week. If the NBA chooses to ban people for being low class assholes, I see no issue with that.

there are varying understandings of what "ill put a nickel in your back" means, but some seem to suggest its quite racist, idk

and of course the word "boy" seems to have different meanings to different people, so im not going to debate on that one

so just taking racism out of the equation here... by claiming they are being overly fragile, you seem to be implying that actions such as being spat on and having food thrown at you should simply be tolerated

[ambchang]

Morant's family can do whatever they like. I'm personally not buying in that society is more hateful today, on the contrary it is more fragile.

Or that people realize what we’re happening in the past was not right and wanted change. Just like how people now use anesthesia for dental work instead of just toughing it out like our medieval ancestors did.

[FrostKing]

there are varying understandings of what "ill put a nickel in your back" means, but some seem to suggest its quite racist, idk

and of course the word "boy" seems to have different meanings to different people, so im not going to debate on that one

so just taking racism out of the equation here... by claiming they are being overly fragile, you seem to be implying that actions such as being spat on and having food thrown at you should simply be tolerated

Okay I agree and admit I went too far labeling it/them fragile. I am also caught up in the moment.

I've never directed a curse word at a fan or opponent at a sporting event (because I always feared being booted and wasting money in the process) so I can't relate to them and won't try to play devils advocate.

[FrostKing]

Or that people realize what we’re happening in the past was not right and wanted change. Just like how people now use anesthesia for dental work instead of just toughing it out like our medieval ancestors did.

Yes their actions are especially naive considering cell phone recordings are so common. I enjoy banter at the game but ultimately we are all just trying to enjoy our leisure time. If someone bet money on the game and is personally invested, that doesn't excuse them ruining my time as a paying customer