GreyHorace
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Please elaborate. This is first time I've heard of it.
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I guess I am done rooting for Lebron James
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uh yeah people losing their shit seems like they would rather not have him say what he said. people getting offended that he wasn't on the "right side". all the backlash he is getting was to censor his tweet which he did remove.
so you're just going with the trend this is not some novel concept. the majority of the people you claim cannot see the difference are right. you can't put limits on freedom to suit your agenda otherwise it wouldn't be freedom but the illusion of freedom.
s34ab
Banned
The gate in the front of his house was spray painted with a racial slur. The cops got called. By the time the cops got there, it was already painted over. No security footage of any kind. The only evidence was a photograph. This was the day before the NBA Finals.
LeBron James Opened a School That Was Considered an Experiment. It’s Showing Promise. (Published 2019)
The inaugural class of third and fourth graders at the school has posted extraordinary results on its first set of test scores.www.nytimes.com
He does good work, he's not perfect. Fuck purity tests.
He didn't "open" anything. He's paying them a tiny fraction of the cost it takes to run (local, state, and federal taxes will cover most of it) for publicity. Let's not pretend like people with hundreds of millions of dollars (his sponsorship with Nike alone is worth $50 million a year) who give away what they find in their couch cushions makes them above reproach. Lebron should shut his fucking mouth and bounce the ball. That's all he's good for.
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GreyHorace
Member
Huh. Never read about that. But I've never really followed Lebron's career closely except for those times when it made big news like 'The Decision.' That was such a display of narcissism on his part and left me with the impression that he gets high on his own farts. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a once in a generation talent but he's garbage person IMO.
TheKillerStove
Banned
He can say whatever he wants to say, and likewise people have a right to get angry about what he says. Freedom of speech is about the ability of an individual to express what they believe in. However, freedom of speech does not protect the speaker from criticism. Following your train of thought, you are attempting to censor those who are angry about Lebron's words in this very thread.
Personally, I think what Lebron said was idiotic, although I can understand why he said it. He's thinking as a pragmatist. He has nothing to gain by speaking out for the people of Hong Kong, and doesnt understand why others who likewise have nothing to gain would do so. I think that line of reasoning is selfish, but that's not why it was stupid. It was stupid because he should have known the opinion would lose him favor in the US while doing little to improve the footing of the NBA in China. Rather than keep his head down and let the situation play out, he chose to make a statement that only stands to hurt him.
petran79
Banned
Same for retired soccer players playing for fun in Saudi Arabia for a few extra millions
The Incarnation
Member
Proverbs 28:20-22 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Can be a useful book at times.
Can be a useful book at times.
lil puff
Member
It would occur to me that when providing constructive criticism or discourse...
Educated/Uneducated should not be in the 1st few sentences. If your brain can't wrap around that naturally, you should start rehearsing your thoughts in case you get pulled aside for an interview.
We were always taught to say all the positive things 1st, and then slide in the criticisms last.
And the word 'spiritual was not a very good choice.
Seems like he's not that good speaking on the fly.
Other than that, I took nothing personal about it. He's the same person he was before to me.
Educated/Uneducated should not be in the 1st few sentences. If your brain can't wrap around that naturally, you should start rehearsing your thoughts in case you get pulled aside for an interview.
We were always taught to say all the positive things 1st, and then slide in the criticisms last.
And the word 'spiritual was not a very good choice.
Seems like he's not that good speaking on the fly.
Other than that, I took nothing personal about it. He's the same person he was before to me.
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
That translation has always been a little fucky.
The Hebrew was regarding partiality in the judicial system (and the bounty awaiting those of the faithful). To pass sentence in favor of a person, because he is rich, or is a relative, friend, an acquaintance, has done a previous kindness for you, another or the public, or has done bad to your enemies, is a corruption of the court system. The piece of bread is a common analogy regarding a basic necessity. It's a common talking point when discussing poverty. This proverb regarding partiality is timeless, we still have these issues today.
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
I’m definitely not Team LeBron but this seems a little harsh.
lock2k
Banned
If this was a diss atempt at MJ, you failed.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
No, people are expressing their disagreement. Nobody asked him to stop expressing his opinion, get banned from playing or doing business with China.
Expressing disagreement and asking to censor someone being completely different actions isn't a novel concept. It is my freedom of speech to make this thread pointing out I cannot support him. However, he is free to continue expressing himself and doing the things he does. If I was to take that away from him, I would be no better than those I criticize.
If It hurts your sensibilities because you like him as a player or agree with his thoughts on China, you can make your own thread expressing your support of him. Nevertheless, you are wrong to compare the people here expressing their disagreement with the kind of censorship that has taken over China and it's making its way to America.
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C4lukin2
Banned
Between Heat fans, Cavalier fans, and him going to the Lakers...
I bet he has the most burned jersey in the NBA. He probably has the most sold jersey over the course of his career as well.
And I am a Dallas Cowboys fan, but I grew up in Texas, so I have an excuse.
It is the same sort of thing, the biggest and most loved teams are also the most hated.
But Lebron is especially irritating. As are a few other NBA players that I can think of.
I do not really have anything against Curry, or I am not even going to try and spell the Buck’s guy, or Vince Carter for instance. Who shits on Vince Carter for being a dick?
Athletes have careers where despite whether or not you like them, they do not eat their own ass hole on a yearly basis. And they do not have a South Park episode devoted to what a douche they are.
Lebron has given even the most logical non fanboy reasons to dislike him And now you get the China thing.
KillCleanEat
Member
Yes he did open it. He wasn't alone in opening it. The breakdown in who pays what hasn't been released from what I seen, he's at least covering 25%. Also, they estimated a yearly cost to be less than 1% of the cities budget.
The man does good for society. He's not just rich and hoarding money. I'm not about 'cancelling' people full stop.
If anyone should shut their fucking mouth it's you. What the fuck have you done for society at large? Your bitch ass can't even bounce a ball. Fuck out of here.
Strife In a Teacup
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Fucking Pooh Dippers
highrider
Banned
It’s not fashionable to attack China. The western, white world on the other hand...
I still think he’s an all time great, at a sport that requires more athletic ability than any other sport. But he’s kind of stupid as a person. But it’s a good thing this has exposed him and the whole woke NBA. These are not people with conviction or real values, they’re just parroting what they think will make them popular.
I still think he’s an all time great, at a sport that requires more athletic ability than any other sport. But he’s kind of stupid as a person. But it’s a good thing this has exposed him and the whole woke NBA. These are not people with conviction or real values, they’re just parroting what they think will make them popular.
C4lukin2
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Amory
Member
I get why people are pissed at what he said but the guy is a basketball player with a high school education who has been fabulously wealthy from a very young age. You could literally get a more valid opinion on Hong Kong and China from a drunk hobo on the street than you could from LeBron James.
I watch him play sometimes. That's pretty the beginning and end of my LBJ relationship
I watch him play sometimes. That's pretty the beginning and end of my LBJ relationship