Nike Adidas and Under Armour Tell Lavar Ball To Pound Sand

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NashVol11 said:
I actually agree with D4H on that aspect of it. It's just a weird dynamic when like 90% of the people on campus who look like you are housekeepers or cafeteria people, and like 99% of every other race are students. Durham is a majority black city, though, so I'm not saying it's anyone's fault, or that they should be given better jobs, or anything like that - but it is uncomfortable at times. Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse in Nashville, at least when I went there, had a similar vibe.

At the same time, this is a totally separate issue from dorm names to me.
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It's a voluntary job. If they hired more white people so it is 50/50, wouldn't that be an issue to the Durham community? So damned if you do, damned if you don't.
 
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utvols88 said:
It's a voluntary job. If they hired more white people so it is 50/50, wouldn't that be an issue to the Durham community? So damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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I said this, but I'm not making a judgment on the people making the hires, just commenting on the end result
 
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NashVol11 said:
I said this, but I'm not making a judgment on the people making the hires, just commenting on the end result
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Nobody should feel stigmatized for going to work and doing their job. It's a contract between the employee and employer.
 
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508mikey said:
well gee I have seen white servers waiting on black people at quite a few restaurants and other alot of other service industry jobs (grocery stores - hospitals and so on) works both ways dude
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Stay on target. He's a fraud, remember? He's probably a white dude.
 
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I personally wouldn't want the baggage that his dad brings but Magic has said on record that Lonzo reminds him of himself
 
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I think it would be hilarious if Lonzo wound up in a small market like Sacramento or Indianapolis where his dad wouldn't have quite the microphone that he would want.
 
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volnbama_ said:
I personally wouldn't want the baggage that his dad brings but Magic has said on record that Lonzo reminds him of himself
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Just as the latest report could be a smokescreen, Magic's comments about him you're saying are likely the same.

I don't think Ball is as good as advertised personally
 
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barrythesnout said:
He's not a once in a generation talent. If I owned a team and knew I would have to put up with hot garbage like his dad, I'd probably pass on him too.
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He may not be a once in a generation talent...time will tell...but he's easily one of the top 5 players in this upcoming draft.
 
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I think Josh Jackson is the 2nd best prospect in this draft behind Fultz. imo he projects to be better than Jimmy Butler
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
He may not be a once in a generation talent...time will tell...but he's easily one of the top 5 players in this upcoming draft.
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Easily. I haven't seen Fultz play so can't comment on him but I'd take Lonzo over everyone else.

The better the talent he plays with, the more effective he is.
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
Why play around with a smoke screen? They have the 2nd pick. I don't see what advantage they could gain. Boston isn't going to draft him out of spite and waste a #1 pick.
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JMO but I think they want Lavar to back off and let the kid play -- he is a tired act and a distraction
 
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Rasputin_Vol said:
It makes no sense in this particular case.
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If someone wants a Tatum or a Jackson and think there is a legitimate chance LA takes one, they could try and move up and offer assets to get their guy.

Keeping all avenues open is exactly what a good GM should go.
 
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volfanngatorland said:
If someone wants a Tatum or a Jackson and think there is a legitimate chance LA takes one, they could try and move up and offer assets to get their guy.

Keeping all avenues open is exactly what a good GM should go.
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LA wouldn't trade that pick. It would have to be one hell of a deal for LA to even consider it. If anything, that strengthens my point more. If conventional wisdom and LA management seems to be leaning towards picking Ball at #2, then anybody that would want to trade up knows that have to bring a good deal. If on the other hand the Lakers play like they are soft on the idea of selecting Ball, then a team that wants to trade up may not feel compelled to put together a blockbuster package.

My point is, the Lakers are in a position where they don't need to be engaging in misdirection or misinformation. It would only work to their detriment. Ball is theirs for the taking without much effort or shenanigans.
 
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