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2013 NBA Playoffs |OT| Lakers started from the bottom, and they still there
- Thread starter reilo
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Said it in the off season thread.
The worst part is that i fully expect sac to be back here in this spot in 10 years.
Which sucks for everyone involved.
LyleLanley
Banned
I think he's good enough to continue his role that he had this year on the Celtics and Wizards. Given all the good things Doc has said about him and his words of support today I wouldn't be surprised to see Collins back on the C's next year.
FullMetalx117
Member
I think we are at a point where no one really cares anymore if you are gay or not. I don't know what Collins expected. Don't even know why he is being praised by some nba players. No one should really care about your sexuality.
It's like me telling the world I'm straight. I guess it was just a publicity stunt by Collins to get a job or something.
It's like me telling the world I'm straight. I guess it was just a publicity stunt by Collins to get a job or something.
Damn shame if they have to go undergo this ordeal again, Sac has done everything to keep their team and they've proven they'll support them no matter what.
People like Mike Wallace and Alphonso Smith are why this is a big deal. And you're kidding yourself if you don't think there are many more like them.
I realise it's trendy to sit above the dray and ask "why this is a big deal" but it is.
We all know it shouldn't be but it is.
Oh, and calling it a publicity stunt on his behalf is really kinda rude and disrespectful.
Vire
Member
Judging by Mark Jackson, Mike Wallance and Chris Brussard's comments, seems like people still aren't ready for it.
You just happen to be surrounded by people who aren't ignorant.
This is pretty much the same as saying racism is over because we elected a black president.
Black Mamba
Member
His own identical twin didn't even know til recently.
Red Blaster
Member
no it's actually not like telling the world you're straight
That's like saying Jackie Robinson wasn't a big deal because "no one should care about your race"
seattle6418
Member
Well, pack it up boys. The NBA doesn't want us, and i'm sure now the city of Seattle will never want anything to do with the league.
It's a bad message to tell owners what they can and can't do with their properties.
I guess it's just not meant to be. We still have the memories
It's a bad message to tell owners what they can and can't do with their properties.
I guess it's just not meant to be. We still have the memories
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Sterling will never own the L.A. team.
Every Clippers fan supports a team owned by a racist sexist pig. It's the equivalent of supporting the Nazi's.
Yes. I did just Godwin this shit. I'd rather the Lakers finish last every single year if it meant the Clippers wouldn't ever win.
Get fucked Clippers Age
FullMetalx117
Member
What I'm saying is that you should be proud of your sexuality. It shouldn't really matter what other people think. Making the point to "come out" makes it seem like Collin thinks its a big deal when it really shouldn't be. It is what it is.
Yeah man, fuck those people who just want to watch NBA basketball. /rolleyes
Honest question, are you a teenager?
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
Seems like you don't get why being closeted is a problem.
Oh, please go on.
theignoramus
Member
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjesxgO7wQ8&feature=player_embedded
Warriors shame fans into putting on the yellow tshirts, lol.
Warriors shame fans into putting on the yellow tshirts, lol.
with.. what?
FullMetalx117
Member
Why does it matter? I turned 18 a few months ago though so I guess I'm legally an adult
Matrix
LeBron loves his girlfriend. There is no other woman in the world hed rather have. The problem is, Dwyanes not a woman.
This is the sports world. Athletes have come out saying in the past they won't play on the same team with a gay teammate or that's its disgusting to share a shower/locker room with a gay player.
It's not the same thing at all.
Diprosalic
Banned
a more or less unknown nba player was the topic of the day overshadowing the tebow story. no one cares?
cause it takes a lot of guts, that's why no one else has done it before.
yeah right.
Black Mamba
Member
It's a big deal not because of Collins but because of our society.
Being gay is still a big deal, much more so if you are famous or in sports.
Vire
Member
Why does it matter? I turned 18 a few months ago though so I guess I'm legally an adult
Because you seem incredibly naive.
MegaKungFuRadio
Member
Why does it matter? I turned 18 a few months ago though so I guess I'm legally an adult
Because what you said was woefully naive.
See?
Well, pack it up boys. The NBA doesn't want us, and i'm sure now the city of Seattle will never want anything to do with the league.
It's a bad message to tell owners what they can and can't do with their properties.
I guess it's just not meant to be. We still have the memories
Huh?
The league has a vested interest in what every partner does on such a scale. Not to mention, no one in Seattle yet owns the team.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Woah. Just read Chris 'duki' Broussard on being gay. I'd love nothing more than to see this kingpin douchebag given his walking papers by the entire sports world.
FullMetalx117
Member
Okay I guess I was being naive. But I am pretty surprised that many people still care. I guess maybe because im part of a younger generation who grew up around this kind of stuff that it really didn't see like a shock to me? Hopefully one day society really won't care so no one will ever have to deal with that kind of pressure
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
So happy the kings are staying, now to be only disappointed by there play.
Adam Blade
WWKC
You don't have to hide the fact that your "wife" pegs you every night anymore.
Plus, you really should be posting in the offseason thread.
Yup, as soon as Stern decided he wanted the Kings to stay it was a done deal.
I just want to make it clear that the OT laws do not apply to Christianity, and Paul's statement is really up to interpretation. Either way, this is still a religion where a gay man and a straight man can have differing opinions on the issue, and both call themselves Christian, and be justified in doing so. That ambiguity is a strength of the religion, in my opinion.
BTW, I think Collins is a genius for this. Dude averaged like 1 PPG last year on 38% shooting. He was likely on his way out of the NBA, but now he should get attention from some teams looking to make a statement.
Anyways, back to "studying" I go.
BTW, I think Collins is a genius for this. Dude averaged like 1 PPG last year on 38% shooting. He was likely on his way out of the NBA, but now he should get attention from some teams looking to make a statement.
Anyways, back to "studying" I go.
Vire
Member
Rather than focusing on that non-sense, I'm rather proud of the reaction from current players in the NBA:
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/04/29/twitter-reacts-collins-comes-out-as-gay/
Somehow I don't feel like it would be the same in the NFL.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
I actually understood the point you were trying to make. In a perfect world you'd be right. I will say that your age does play a factor, though it actually reflects positively not negatively. At 18 you have basically grown up in a time where being gay is perfectly acceptable, more and more celebrities are coming out as gay and it's perfectly acceptable.
This is the first athlete who is still playing that is coming out as gay in a predominately black sport. I will say that does play a part. I am married to a black woman whose parents are pastors of a church. Most of the people I have spoken to on this issue that to go to their church are against gay marriage and do have a problem with homosexuality. They see it as being immoral. This is one reason why this announcement is a momentous occasion.
Everybody knew there were NBA players who are gay but no current player had come out as such. It's going to be interesting to see the type of response he receives going forward.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Wow. I'm extremely impressed. Really proud of all of those guys.
don't you dare use duki's name in vain.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
So Cloving, you gotta admit that Wade isn't a total bitch after his tweet
Adam Blade
WWKC
h3ro mah h3ro
The Frankman
Banned
I just caught up on Peter Vescey's Twitter last night/today.
If you're a Lakers fan just never visit it.
If you're a Lakers fan just never visit it.
You just seemed really naive and idealistic. That's how I knew you were young. You were like 8 when Bush mobilized an army of Evangelicals and won an election by scaring the American people about gay marriage.
You're right, hopefully one day they won't, but they absolutely still do.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Just because Mitt Romney may have given money to a poor person doesn't change who he is.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
Even George W Bush did some real good in Africa
btw, stop being emo adam.
this clips grizz series goes atleast 7 games.
I'm far from convinced its over.
How does the shower room situation work?
Like, if I were to be in a shower room with women 82+ times a year, I'd probably sneak a peak every chance I had. I'd probably even flat out stare at times. Thus, it would be very inappropriate for me to be in a shower room with them.
Even if some of them were ugly beasts and I had no interest in them, they'd still have a legit beef and I should not be in there.
So how does it work if a player is worried about being in a shower room with a gay man?
Does he have a legit beef?
Like, if I were to be in a shower room with women 82+ times a year, I'd probably sneak a peak every chance I had. I'd probably even flat out stare at times. Thus, it would be very inappropriate for me to be in a shower room with them.
Even if some of them were ugly beasts and I had no interest in them, they'd still have a legit beef and I should not be in there.
So how does it work if a player is worried about being in a shower room with a gay man?
Does he have a legit beef?