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***NBA DA BUBBLE OFF-SEASON Thread***

Aug 26, 2020 at 5:08 PM
In 1961 Bill Russell with a handful of other Celtics sat out a preseason game in protest of racial injustice.

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So, it was pointless bc they didn't get civil rights before the next game?!?
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:14 PM
It's not about losing rednecks. It's about losing everyone since you can't even guarantee a product. Who the f wants to shell out thousands of dollars to watch a season that may or may not have a finish?
[ Edited by tjd808185 on Aug 26, 2020 at 5:17 PM ]
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:17 PM
Originally posted by tjd808185:
It's not about losing rednecks. It's about losing everyone since you can't even guarantee a product. Who the f wants to shell out thousands of dollars for a finals that may not even happen.

That's it damn it, I'm not going to the bubble, I'm saving my hard earned money
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:18 PM
Chris Haynes reporting that star players want to finish out the season.

Lebron wants to finish the season. His tweets are nice, but he ain't going nowhere. We'll get games back in a few days.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM
Originally posted by 4ML:
In 1961 Bill Russell with a handful of other Celtics sat out a preseason game in protest of racial injustice.

—————

So, it was pointless bc they didn't get civil rights before the next game?!?

There's been others as well. Good point though.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:20 PM
Originally posted by 4ML:
In 1961 Bill Russell with a handful of other Celtics sat out a preseason game in protest of racial injustice.

—————

So, it was pointless bc they didn't get civil rights before the next game?!?

I don't know if this is a reference to my posts.

But I t should clarify its not that its pointless.

But I think a prolonged protest will be more powerful than a short one.

If its a powerful message to sit out a few days, it will be even more powerful to cancel playoffs completely. Right? That's my point. I'm saying no half-measures. NBA players should push all their chips in and make a massive stand for their political beliefs.

I'm not trying to say a protest of a few days is 100% pointless.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Originally posted by Viperboy:
That's it damn it, I'm not going to the bubble, I'm saving my hard earned money

Try looking down the road a day. News flash cops are still going to be around.

And I'm sure there next tv contracts will go great.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:22 PM
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Originally posted by 4ML:
In 1961 Bill Russell with a handful of other Celtics sat out a preseason game in protest of racial injustice.

—————

So, it was pointless bc they didn't get civil rights before the next game?!?

I don't know if this is a reference to my posts.

But I t should clarify its not that its pointless.

But I think a prolonged protest will be more powerful than a short one.

If its a powerful message to sit out a few days, it will be even more powerful to cancel playoffs completely. Right? That's my point. I'm saying no half-measures. NBA players should push all their chips in and make a massive stand for their political beliefs.

I'm not trying to say a protest of a few days is 100% pointless.

you didn't say that, a couple other people have though.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:22 PM
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
I don't know if this is a reference to my posts.

But I t should clarify its not that its pointless.

But I think a prolonged protest will be more powerful than a short one.

If its a powerful message to sit out a few days, it will be even more powerful to cancel playoffs completely. Right? That's my point. I'm saying no half-measures. NBA players should push all their chips in and make a massive stand for their political beliefs.

I'm not trying to say a protest of a few days is 100% pointless.

A guy getting shot in the back by cops is political ?
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:24 PM
Originally posted by sacniner:
Chris Haynes reporting that star players want to finish out the season.

Lebron wants to finish the season. His tweets are nice, but he ain't going nowhere. We'll get games back in a few days.

Lebron is the last player I would expect to stand for anything when he has his money at stake. I still don't think the NBA will be back. This is bigger than Lebron
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:27 PM
Originally posted by Viperboy:
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
I don't know if this is a reference to my posts.

But I t should clarify its not that its pointless.

But I think a prolonged protest will be more powerful than a short one.

If its a powerful message to sit out a few days, it will be even more powerful to cancel playoffs completely. Right? That's my point. I'm saying no half-measures. NBA players should push all their chips in and make a massive stand for their political beliefs.

I'm not trying to say a protest of a few days is 100% pointless.

A guy getting shot in the back by cops is political ?

I'm pretty sure NBA players want political change...which would be....political beliefs
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by sacniner:
Chris Haynes reporting that star players want to finish out the season.

Lebron wants to finish the season. His tweets are nice, but he ain't going nowhere. We'll get games back in a few days.

Lebron is the last player I would expect to stand for anything when he has his money at stake. I still don't think the NBA will be back. This is bigger than Lebron

I would respect the nba players more if they cancelled the season. That would be a hell of a statement.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:31 PM
Originally posted by sacniner:
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by sacniner:
Chris Haynes reporting that star players want to finish out the season.

Lebron wants to finish the season. His tweets are nice, but he ain't going nowhere. We'll get games back in a few days.

Lebron is the last player I would expect to stand for anything when he has his money at stake. I still don't think the NBA will be back. This is bigger than Lebron

I would respect the nba players more if they cancelled the season. That would be a hell of a statement.

stop it! nothing more important than a Lakers title
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:38 PM
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Originally posted by 4ML:
In 1961 Bill Russell with a handful of other Celtics sat out a preseason game in protest of racial injustice.

—————

So, it was pointless bc they didn't get civil rights before the next game?!?

I don't know if this is a reference to my posts.

But I t should clarify its not that its pointless.

But I think a prolonged protest will be more powerful than a short one.

If its a powerful message to sit out a few days, it will be even more powerful to cancel playoffs completely. Right? That's my point. I'm saying no half-measures. NBA players should push all their chips in and make a massive stand for their political beliefs.

I'm not trying to say a protest of a few days is 100% pointless.

I think sitting out 1 playoff game is pretty powerful too. Has never happened before. Brewers also sitting out.

All NBA players quitting their careers will be even bigger.

All nba owners dissolving the league will be even bigger.

Doesn't mean they have to do that to make a point.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:39 PM
  • Jiks
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Honest question, who is it making a statement to? Is this really going to change anybody's mind? These players are given the national stage right now, how does ending the season help the cause?

It seems to me quitting is playing right into the hands of those who want this silenced.
[ Edited by Jiks on Aug 26, 2020 at 5:40 PM ]
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