Series Thread: 1st Round: Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic

[msgkings322]

If they just play any "boycotted" games at a later date... would be a pretty easy, painless and unmeaningful gesture.

Easy, yes. Painless, mostly. Not meaningful? It's a way to speak up, like raising a fist at the Olympics. Was that meaningful?

 

[msgkings322]

Also, I’m not sure one could describe any sports org as being “fully” supportive of protests. The NBA’s acceptance of BLM, IMO, helps cover their reprehensible silence and kowtowing to the CCP over Hong Kong.

Boycotting, but still want to be paid lol

If they don't play the games, they won't be paid. If they play them later, they will.

 

[msgkings322]

Is racism over now?

Not with you.

 

[Gman]

Doc Rivers said something last night during his emotional postgame interview. He talked about how the players all feel quite powerless, trapped in a bubble and not being able to get out there and do anything to show support. All they can do is say things and wear slogans on their shirts.

So this is their way of making a statement....

If all of that is such a meaningless gesture... why did they push for it in the first place?

Now they want to do "more"... and their idea is...

... another meaningless gesture? (a "boycott" that is really a small delay)

Pretty weak sauce from a privileged, insolated elite.

 

[lebron23james]

If they don't play the games, they won't be paid. If they play them later, they will.

So basically they are just wasting time, well accomplishing nothing

 

[msgkings322]

If all of that is such a meaningless gesture... why did they push for it in the first place?

Now they want to do "more"... and there idea is...

... another meaningless gesture? (a "boycott" that is really a small delay)

It's getting noticed. What else can they do?

 

[podsox]

. this is like a comedy sketch.

 

[msgkings322]

So basically they are just wasting time, well accomplishing nothing

Bringing attention to it. Making a statement. All anyone can do is keep the pressure on so police departments get serious about fixing this.

 

[lebron23james]

Boycott the entire playoffs...That would be an actual stand...

 

[tlance]

. this is like a comedy sketch.

What exactly is funny about it?

 

[lebron23james]

Not saying they'll lose the series but if playoffs Khris is still around if/when the Bucks play Miami, they're going to have lots of trouble winning 4 of 7 against us

I think the bucs would win but my 2 favorite teams in the NBA currently are the Heat and the Mavs...I wouldn't mind seeing that as a finals matchup tbh

 

[msgkings322]

Boycott the entire playoffs...That would be an actual stand...

Could easily happen.

Heck, my team decided to boycott the playoffs at the start of the season.

 

[lebron23james]

What exactly is funny about it?

That is hilarious, it would be like us trying to reach the president from our toilet lol

 

[lebron23james]

Could easily happen.

Heck, my team decided to boycott the playoffs at the start of the season.

Same here lol

 

[msgkings322]

I think the bucs would win but my 2 favorite teams in the NBA currently are the Heat and the Mavs...I wouldn't mind seeing that as a finals matchup tbh

Wait, you switch teams every year? Why do you still have the Nets and Cavs logos up?

 

[tlance]

That is hilarious, it would be like us trying to reach the president from our toilet lol

Really?

Do your toilet trips garner the attention of national news?

 

[msgkings322]

Really?

Do your toilet trips garner the attention of national news?

You have no idea....

 

[Gman]

It's getting noticed. What else can they do?

Really risk something, maybe.

As things stand... they've put nothing on the line. Quite the contrary, if anything these players have gotten support from most every direction.

With regards to this latest turn of events: Big media is going to line up to applaud this "boycott"... the NBA itself will likely be supportive, as well... I'd be shocked if there was even a fine...

Sweet, easy gig... this "fight for Justice"...

 

[podsox]

What exactly is funny about it?

them calling the attorney general. hey arrest that cop.. oh okay. our basketball team said arrest him so i guess we have to

 

[lebron23james]

Wait, you switch teams every year? Why do you still have the Nets and Cavs logos up?

Too lazy to update, i live In Florida 4 months out of the year...That is probably more than most "heat fans"

As for the Mavs, the all white team is why i back them 100%