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Natebishop3

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I was flipping around all the sports stations this morning and all anyone is talking about is this dammed Donald Sterling scandal.

There have been some amazing playoff games going on.

One of the all-time great coaches just passed away.

How about we talk about basketball?
 
At least the Starters today lead off with Portland and the series, saving Sterling till the end. I am glad to see the Jack Respect all over the net though, everyone is 'trying' to carry it and talk but this Sterling bit is so in the now. Saving grace is this is a perfect testament to the concept of Legacy. Dr. Jack left one, a positive one across multiple outlets. Sterling, will leave no positive legacy when he dies.
 
It's all anybody's posting to in our basketball forum... I'd love for both the thread and the story in general to be relegated to the Fox News/OT forum.
 
BlazerCaravan said:
It's all anybody's posting to in our basketball forum... I'd love for both the thread and the story in general to be relegated to the Fox News/OT forum.
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Then stop complaining and start some interesting threads.
 
I understand that the Sterling BS is taking center stage, it's a news story instead of just a sports story, but damn, this is the most fun basketball series the Blazers have played in over a decade and I want to revel in it. And not just the Blazers/Rockets series, but every series except the heat one has some riveting moments and great tight games. Fuck Sterling! Fuck the Sterling story! Now let's talk Blazers. Wes was a demon on D last night. I think this team has really elevated their play for the playoffs. We never saw such continuous aggressive play all season as we have seen each game so far. Oh, I also love watching Harden miss and get frustrated, so fun.
 
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I understand that the Sterling BS is taking center stage, it's a news story instead of just a sports story, but damn, this is the most fun basketball series the Blazers have played in over a decade and I want to revel in it. And not just the Blazers/Rockets series, but every series except the heat one has some riveting moments and great tight games. Fuck Sterling! Fuck the Sterling story! Now let's talk Blazers. Wes was a demon on D last night. I think this team has really elevated their play for the playoffs. We never saw such continuous aggressive play all season as we have seen each game so far. Oh, I also love watching Harden miss and get frustrated, so fun.
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Wes just sits on his left hand. I think he's showing the league how to defend him. That being said, when he gets the iso, he's impossible to guard. He can drive or step back and kill you. He's more Roy than Brandon.
 
Loving the Blazers right now . .. can't work for long periods at a time, I was in a shit mood from Friday night to Sunday night and even up 3-1 I am nervous as can be about the series. But I am loving it!

Having said that, this Sterling stuff is pretty revealing for many. So many times when talking about disadvantages for black people the reply is along the lines of this isn't 100 years ago and the disadvantages no longer exist and may even be an advantage these days. But the reality is white upper class males still rule the nation and this line of thinking still exist in this old but powerful old boys network. Scary that a billionaire and influential person like Sterling has owned and run big time corporations while having this school of thought.
 
The League can prevent/stop a sale, but can't force/start one. With Shinn, they put a couple of restrictions (media territory, etc.) and drove him off after a couple of years.

Apparently Stern protected Sterling and now, someone like a rival owner has gotten someone close to him to make the tape. Sterling was no Stormfronter on the tape. He practically cried as he pled for small-minded, small-town racist conservatism. After 50 years of marriage, he's lost at being single in L.A.

He's too dumb to be so rich, but that's the American Way. A slow quiet Shinn method should have been used. I was sick and tired after a day or two of the strongarm campaign to demonize Sterling, and wish it would end.
 
Treaty_of_Batum said:
Having said that, this Sterling stuff is pretty revealing for many. So many times when talking about disadvantages for black people the reply is along the lines of this isn't 100 years ago and the disadvantages no longer exist and may even be an advantage these days. But the reality is white upper class males still rule the nation and this line of thinking still exist in this old but powerful old boys network. Scary that a billionaire and influential person like Sterling has owned and run big time corporations while having this school of thought.
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Only a government employee would be surprised at the management class in private enterprise. Government rules neuter government employees. If they tell you that racism is gone, you government guys live in a pretend world. Anyway, I'm tired of the Sterling issue.
 
jlprk said:
Only a government employee would be surprised at the management class in private enterprise. Government rules neuter government employees. If they tell you that racism is gone, you government guys live in a pretend world. Anyway, I'm tired of the Sterling issue.
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Most white people are . .

BTW-Don't follow you on the government idea (what else is new), but I do I wish I was a government guy
 
You're not a government employee? Must work for a great big transnational then. I can tell you are used to sophisticated work rules.
 
Agreed.

Even last night after the INSANLY AMAZING POR/HOU game TNT chooses to do the Clippers game recap first due to the scandal. They always show the game that just ended highlights first. "BUT HEY THERE IS SOME RACIST SHIT GOING ON SO LET SHOW YOU THIS BLOWOUT CLIPPERS GAME FIRST!!!"

ugh
 
If we make the WCF i think we re-name the Memorial "Jack's Garden" and play a home game there in tribute. I know it seats like 1/2 of what the moda center does, so for 5 bucks a ticket we ALSO open up the Moda center and let people watch the game in there from Jacks Garden. Bring out the retro floor and make some noise.
 
You know, I gotta hand it to Denny. The real Sterling thread was wavering, so they moved it to the OT board to prolong its life, since it will stay on the front page longer on a board with less frequent posts.

But the coup de grace was when he ordered one of his peons to start this NEW Sterling thread about how tired we are of the OLD Sterling thread.

It's like reincarnation! A second life! Genius!

You gotta go round the block to catch up with Denny. Sitting there watching the screen, he makes money the old-fashioned way. He EARNS it.
 
Well, I have to hear about Miley Cyrus or the Kardashians and I somehow make it through. I think we will as well.
 
Natebishop3 said:
I was flipping around all the sports stations this morning and all anyone is talking about is this dammed Donald Sterling scandal.

There have been some amazing playoff games going on.

One of the all-time great coaches just passed away.

How about we talk about basketball?
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I agree. Sterling has always been a racist. He has said worse things. Everyone knew this and chose to work for him and support his team. Now that a private conversation is leaked to the public, everyone is freaking out. He didn't announce his views publically. He just got "caught," sort of. "The Starters" led with our game today out of the 11 they could've chosen since their last show Friday afternoon. They saved the Sterling "scandal" for later in the show. So it's not everyone, Nate.,
 
KingSpeed said:
I agree. Sterling has always been a racist. He has said worse things. Everyone knew this and chose to work for him and support his team. Now that a private conversation is leaked to the public, everyone is freaking out. He didn't announce his views publically. He just got "caught," sort of. "The Starters" led with our game today out of the 11 they could've chosen since their last show Friday afternoon. They saved the Sterling "scandal" for later in the show. So it's not everyone, Nate.,
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It's just really annoying. This is one of the best playoffs ever and we're talking about this bullshit.
 
Natebishop3 said:
It's just really annoying. This is one of the best playoffs ever and we're talking about this bullshit.
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It's alright. Everyone, including Silver is acknowledging that it's best playoffs ever. Games haven't been canceled. We're good. And remember, we hate the Clippers and this may distract them into another first round failure. It's all good.
 
KingSpeed said:
It's alright. Everyone, including Silver is acknowledging that it's best playoffs ever. Games haven't been canceled. We're good. And remember, we hate the Clippers and this may distract them into another first round failure. It's all good.
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I didn't know the Clippers read our little board!
 
Treaty_of_Batum said:
Loving the Blazers right now . .. can't work for long periods at a time, I was in a shit mood from Friday night to Sunday night and even up 3-1 I am nervous as can be about the series. But I am loving it!

Having said that, this Sterling stuff is pretty revealing for many. So many times when talking about disadvantages for black people the reply is along the lines of this isn't 100 years ago and the disadvantages no longer exist and may even be an advantage these days. But the reality is white upper class males still rule the nation and this line of thinking still exist in this old but powerful old boys network. Scary that a billionaire and influential person like Sterling has owned and run big time corporations while having this school of thought.
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Is obama a rich white male? Sorry but the old boy network doesnt know race. They discriminate against everyone not in the network.

As for basketball wes is a dog. And harden is a tasty little kitten.
 
rasheedfan2005 said:
Is obama a rich white male? Sorry but the old boy network doesnt know race. They discriminate against everyone not in the network.

As for basketball wes is a dog. And harden is a tasty little kitten.
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Obama is government not old school business. Old school business networking, at it's highest level, is dominated by white upper class males with old school thoughts.

But your perspective on this is why I think Sterling news is worth talking about. Many think old boy network doesn't know race, but sorry it does. Case in point Donald Sterling.
 
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