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Golden State Warriors 2015 NBA Champions
Congrats to the team that remained classy from the very beginning. The Warriors fought hard and played together and deserve this victory!
Congrats to the Newlyweds!
Congratulations are in order for Dwyane Wade, 32, and Gabrielle Union, 41, as they tied the knot in Miami this week. Wade gained a wife and Union gained a husband and three sons (pictured above); they look perfect!
Donald Sterling Banned for Life!
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You would think that racially charged comments and/or actions would be minimal within high profile organizations such as the NBA. However, with the recent scandal involving Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, it is highly evident that this is not the case. For those who aren’t aware, a couple of recordings in which Sterling spoke of his disgust for black people, surfaced and were made public. In the most recent audio recording between Sterling and his multi-ethnic girlfriend (pictured above), he explained how he was disappointed that she didn’t remove all of her Black Instagram followers and that he didn’t want her bringing Black people to games.
Today, Adam Silver (the new NBA commissioner), announced that he is banning Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers and the entire NBA organization. He is also being fined $2.5 million and will be urged to sell the team. This is a huge decision, but many believe it is more than fair, especially since the NBA includes a large number of Black players, families, employees and coaches.
As a multi-ethnic female, I am proud that the right decision was made and it was made clear that such hate and discrimination will not be tolerated. Such behavior goes beyond the game and it effects many people, not just NBA players and coaches.
Is J.R. Smith the New A.I.?
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There is nothing sadder and more disappointing than to see an athlete with God-given abilities, waste them without so much as a flinch. I’m all for living life on the edge and doing things in an unconventional way, but when you are given chance after chance and take that for granted, that’s a problem. Most young men can only dream of playing in the NBA, so why would anyone not appreciate the chance to live out such an opportunity? It drives me crazy when I see young (black) athletes living up to the stereotype.
If you have such great skill, why is it necessary to purposely untie the shoe laces on your opponents’ sneakers while your teammate is shooting a free throw? Why do you need to skip practice to go shopping? WHY is it necessary to charge $3,000 of room service (that you didn’t even eat) to your team’s bill, only as some sick joke to see if they would keep delivering it.
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It just doesn’t make sense to me! It’s all too familiar as well. We’ve seen strange behavior from all-star athlete, Allen Iverson, when he was in his prime. A.I. was one of the greatest to play, but his attitude and reputation always preceded him. From his ball-hogging antics, to his rebellious behavior to organization rules and skipping practices, it almost seems like he has been reincarnated in the league. What’s even crazier is, Allen Iverson regretted some of those bad decisions and you would think someone like J.R. Smith would want to do it differently.
I hope Smith gets it together before it’s too late. Otherwise, he’ll just be another talent wasted and ego bruised. I genuinely hope that he can find his way because the clock is ticking and people are noticing his bad-boy ways. I’m rooting for him to get it together, quickly! I like to keep my posts as positive as possible, but to see such behavior is disheartening. J.R. Smith has a golden opportunity to reach his full potential and enjoy the feeling of being one of the greats, but it is slowly slipping away.
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