Merged: B-Roy Shot.......

[PtldPlatypus]

That was the only one of the ones I listed that I generated myself. The others came from friends of mine.

 

[julius]

It might just be me, but the idea of making puns about a guy being shot while protecting children seems awful strange.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That was the only one of the ones I listed that I generated myself. The others came from friends of mine.

I was amused that you used bullet points.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I was amused that you used bullet points.

Never even occurred to me. Unintentional pun FTW!

 

[Denny Crane]

Sounds like he is a hero. No joke.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

All those millions earned and he didn't move grandma to a nicer neighborhood?

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Glad the Blazer legend is going to be OK. Much respect for B.Roy!

 

[illmatic99]

Sounds like he is a hero. No joke.

Seriously, if these reports are true, he just took a bullet to save kids. Hope he recovers quickly

 

[illmatic99]

It might just be me, but the idea of making puns about a guy being shot while protecting children seems awful strange.

Very poor taste

 

[Mediocre Man]

The B-Roy jokes are flying around Twitter:

• "This isn't news--Roy's legs were shot years ago."
• "Best defense we've seen from a Blazer in years."
• "Excellent shot blocker for a guy his size."
• "If there's a hole in his game, it's in his legs."

I'm unsure if I'm amused or disappointed.

They are funny, be amused

 

[Mediocre Man]

I was amused that you used bullet points.

Hahaha

 

[Mediocre Man]

It might just be me, but the idea of making puns about a guy being shot while protecting children seems awful strange.

The world sucks. The kids are ok, Roy wasn't hury too horribly. Sometimes laughter is a good thing....Actually most of the time it's a good thing

 

[tlongII]

B-Roy is a great person. It was very brave of him to shield those kids.

 

[dviss1]

I'm super pissed at people making fun of Brandon Roy Valiant effort. Most people would run away in that situation not put themselves in front of the bullets...

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Former NBA All-Star Brandon Roy was shot in the leg outside his grandmother's house near Los Angeles, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick.

The person requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
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So an anonymous source who doesn't sound like they were there and we're ready to proclaim Roy as a hero? Sure, I could see Roy doing that but we have no witness statements, no police report, not even a cell phone video?

There is a very good chance that is a lot more to this story.

 

[riverman]

Glad he's ok.....Laker fans are unpredictable

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Brandon Roy wasn't the only person struck by gunfire during the shooting in L.A. over the weekend, two other people were hit and cops are currently on the hunt for the gunman ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Law enforcement sources confirm ... the ex-NBA player and 2 other people were injured during a shooting in Compton, CA on Saturday night around 9 PM.

We're told all 3 victims are alive though we don't know how severe their injuries are at this point.

Our sources say Roy was NOT the intended target -- though it's unclear who was.

Law enforcement sources say a group of men approached the place where Roy was hanging out and one man pulled a gun and opened fire. Witnesses say no words were exchanged and it's unclear why the shooting took place.

We're told the shooter is an adult black male. Cops are looking for all of the men involved.

As for reports the shooting was gang-related, we're told cops are investigating that. We're also told the neighborhood where the shooting took place has a heavy gang presence.

Roy is reportedly back in Washington recovering from his injuries.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/05/03/brandon-roy-shooting-suspect-cops-investigating/

 

[BBert]

I'm super pissed at people making fun of Brandon Roy Valiant effort. Most people would run away in that situation not put themselves in front of the bullets...

I don't see it as making fun of him or his bravery. It's possible to honor the man and use humor to relieve tension. It's a relief he's OK, and humor often follows when someone escapes a dangerous situation. When Ronald Reagan got shot and was asked if he was OK he quipped: "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" (a famous WC Fields line). Humor is great.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We're told the shooter is an adult black male. Cops are looking for all of the men involved.

As for reports the shooting was gang-related, we're told cops are investigating that. We're also told the neighborhood where the shooting took place has a heavy gang presence.

Roy is reportedly back in Washington recovering from his injuries.

http://www.tmz.com/2017/05/03/brandon-roy-shooting-suspect-cops-investigating/

• No children.
• Not at grandmas.
• Did Roy not speak to the cops before leaving back to Seattle?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm super pissed at people making fun of Brandon Roy Valiant effort. Most people would run away in that situation not put themselves in front of the bullets...

I understand where you're coming from, but I also think there's a difference between making fun of someone and finding the humor in a situation. What Roy did was nothing short of heroic, there is no disputing that (assuming the accuracy of the initial reports). Nothing that's been said in this thread--joking or serious--denigrates his selflessness and heroism.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

If Lillard goes out and gets himself hero-shot will it stop the trade talks?

 

[BBert]

If Meyers steps in front of a bullet, I doubt the jokes will be so kind.

 

[dviss1]

I don't see it as making fun of him or his bravery. It's possible to honor the man and use humor to relieve tension. It's a relief he's OK, and humor often follows when someone escapes a dangerous situation. When Ronald Reagan got shot and was asked if he was OK he quipped: "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" (a famous WC Fields line). Humor is great.

There is no tension to relieve... Roy has the only tension. Joking about someone being shot is fucking bush league.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If Lillard goes out and gets himself hero-shot will it stop the trade talks?

You know Meyers is driving around Portland looking for a burning house filled with kittens to rescue.

 

[dviss1]

If Meyers steps in front of a bullet, I doubt the jokes will be so kind.

I wouldn't joke. I'd thank him for being in the right place at the right time and helping people. Who gives a fuck of the fool can play basketball or not? Be a good human always help those in need when you can...

 

[SlyPokerDog]

There is no tension to relieve... Roy has the only tension. Joking about someone being shot is fucking bush league.

Would you feel this way if it were Bonzi, Darius Miles, or JR Rider shot?

 

[dviss1]

I understand where you're coming from, but I also think there's a difference between making fun of someone and finding the humor in a situation. What Roy did was nothing short of heroic, there is no disputing that (assuming the accuracy of the initial reports). Nothing that's been said in this thread--joking or serious--denigrates his selflessness and heroism.

It's bush league.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Seriously, once filthy rich, why would anyone ever go to Compton willingly?

 

[dviss1]

Would you feel this way if it were Bonzi, Darius Miles, or JR Rider shot?

I liked Bonzi, but if he spit on me then the Rose Garden would look like malice in the palace. Loved Rider. IDGAF about weed and pop cans... Miles was an asshat who quit on us and then came back to stick it to us with his contract. All that said, if the narrative is true and one of them was shot defending some children, I would never joke about that. Those who do have issues in my opinion...

 

[dviss1]

Seriously, once filthy rich, why would anyone ever go to Compton willingly?

You ever been there?