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2014-04-29 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls out the media and NBA hypocrisy

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Posted by Besoeker 2014-04-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 01:03|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 05:24|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 07:22|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 15:07|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 15:34|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 20:30|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 20:33|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 20:36|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2014-04-29 21:11|| Front Page Top

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