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| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls out the media and NBA hypocrisy |
| 2014-04-29 |
| [The Daily Caller] Excerpt: The former NBA all-star, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and L.A. Lakers from 1969 to 1989, has no sympathy for Sterling. But he is bothered by everyone acting so surprised, noting that the NBA owner has said offensive comments in the past and has been sued over both housing and employment discrimination. "We did nothing," Abdul-Jabbar noted. "Suddenly he says he doesn't want his girlfriend posing with Magic Johnson on Instagram and we bring out the torches and rope. Shouldn't we have all called for his resignation back then?" |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #9 NBA? What's an NBA? Northeast Badminton Association? National Building Agency? National Board of Aviation? National Board of Assh*les? |
| Posted by: Barbara 2014-04-29 21:11 |
| #8 I think Sterling is getting screwed by the NBA. And by his plastic girlfriend. Doesn't matter that he's also an ass. I shall boycott attending, or even watching, any NBA games (of course I would prefer the dental crown work I'm getting in two days to the NBA anyway...) |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2014-04-29 20:36 |
| #7 the mistress should be prosecuted. In CA - you can't record without the knowledge of both sides. Although, she gets the mexican/black racial disposition, so nothing criminal, but all Sterlings' financial losses related to the illegal recordings should be pinned on her - making her poor for a looooong time. N.B.: I hate Sterling for being a general dickhead, and moving the Clippers from San Diego. The rest is gravy |
| Posted by: Frank G 2014-04-29 20:33 |
| #6 Later in the year, when it all gets quite and we worry about the election Sep/Oct. Mr. Magic Johnson will buy this team, The Clippers, at a bargain basement price of say 350/400 million. That is what all this shit is about. The Ex Mrs. Sterling will get her cut, as will the Mistress. Mr. Sterling(yeah he's a dick) is not going to see 90 so who cares EH. |
| Posted by: Pliny Cliper2441 2014-04-29 20:30 |
| #5 Kareem (formerly Lew) Abdul-Jabbar (formerly Alcindor) is not only a great former center he is a smart former center. |
| Posted by: irishrageboy 2014-04-29 15:34 |
| #4 He paid his indulgences but made the worst mistake possible. Racist comments during a slow news cycle (or one in which some folks are looking for alternate stories). |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2014-04-29 15:07 |
| #3 As long as the indulgences were duly paid, the wickedness of the prince is overlooked. Any fundamental difference than other princes of money and power who advocate one set of rules for the peasants and a separate set of rules for themselves? |
| Posted by: P2Kontheroad 2014-04-29 07:22 |
| #2 Forget the tawdry details and circumstances, they can be found nearly everywhere. Sterling's situation is only news because he's lived a financially successful life and has accumulated great wealth. What makes this story rich is that it isn't a story about an old man, his foibles and shortcomings. This story is about the lust for money and an endless line of greedy vultures. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2014-04-29 05:24 |
| #1 "Shouldn't we have all called for his resignation back then?" The question answers itself, doesn't it? |
| Posted by: Raj 2014-04-29 01:03 |