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Quote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.
Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now.
Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?
(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )
Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:11:35 AMQuote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.He is much more likely. The NBA as a league has prided it self in trying to be progressive. Stern will put pressure on owners to sign him. IMO.
Quote from: scottwildcat on May 01, 2013, 11:16:04 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:11:35 AMQuote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.He is much more likely. The NBA as a league has prided it self in trying to be progressive. Stern will put pressure on owners to sign him. IMO.There's no way of knowing. But I do know that assuming he did this just for publicity is pretty douchey.
Quote from: scottwildcat on May 01, 2013, 11:16:04 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:11:35 AMQuote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.He is much more likely. The NBA as a league has prided it self in trying to be progressive. Stern will put pressure on owners to sign him. IMO.assuming he did this just for publicity is pretty douchey.
This guy is going to be rich as eff forever. Book deals, appearance fees, etc. for life.
Quote from: 8manpick on May 01, 2013, 11:40:30 AMThis guy is going to be rich as eff forever. Book deals, appearance fees, etc. for life.doubt it
there is an incredible amount of social media butthurt over the president calling him and people saying he was brave.
"In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness" Robert Griffin III
Quote from: steve dave on May 01, 2013, 02:07:56 PMthere is an incredible amount of social media butthurt over the president calling him and people saying he was brave. Quote"In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness" Robert Griffin IIIthis has to be what RGIII was talking about.
Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:11:35 AMQuote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.No, but if the decision came down to him vs another 3rd string center of equal value, I bet he gets the nod. Signing a player who is openly gay and considered by many to be a pioneer is great publicity for a team.
Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 12:11:54 PMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:11:35 AMQuote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.No, but if the decision came down to him vs another 3rd string center of equal value, I bet he gets the nod. Signing a player who is openly gay and considered by many to be a pioneer is great publicity for a team.I'm not sure that the positive publicity outweighs the potential media shitstorm when one of his homophobe teammates voices his opinion on twitter. If he finds a team, it will be because he is the best option for that team on the court. No NBA team is going to waste a salary and a roster spot on this guy if they have another option that is better.
Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 02:08:55 PMQuote from: steve dave on May 01, 2013, 02:07:56 PMthere is an incredible amount of social media butthurt over the president calling him and people saying he was brave. Quote"In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness" Robert Griffin IIIthis has to be what RGIII was talking about.has to be
Can you imagine the outrage and vitriol if this ended up being a hoax? OMG, the left would end up making the Klan look like pacifists. Also, lol at the michicat and Dave with RGIII comments
Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:18:47 AMQuote from: scottwildcat on May 01, 2013, 11:16:04 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 11:11:35 AMQuote from: Winters on May 01, 2013, 11:03:28 AMQuote from: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 10:29:44 AMQuote from: EMAWmeister on May 01, 2013, 03:50:10 AM(because I agree with Collins likely using this for major publicity. )you think he's not really gay?He is probably gay, but (no pun) he will probably be on a team next year for sure now. I don't think he's more or less likely than he would otherwise. The NBA doesn't hand out roster spots for novelty.He is much more likely. The NBA as a league has prided it self in trying to be progressive. Stern will put pressure on owners to sign him. IMO.assuming he did this just for publicity is pretty douchey.More cynical than douchey
This is a fantastic thread.But chalk me up as someone who is asking why this is such a big deal. I guess I ask because for one reason or another I've been around quite a few gay people in my life. Neighbors, co-workers, customers, friends . . . and it just doesn't seem like a big deal to me.
Quote from: PoetWarrior on April 30, 2013, 02:58:38 PMIs that it?did you get educated on the bible?
Is that it?
Quote from: sonofdaxjones on April 30, 2013, 01:10:46 PMThis is a fantastic thread.But chalk me up as someone who is asking why this is such a big deal. I guess I ask because for one reason or another I've been around quite a few gay people in my life. Neighbors, co-workers, customers, friends . . . and it just doesn't seem like a big deal to me. Talk to those gay people about it if you want to understand why its a big deal. Human rights advancement can never be oversold.