Kyries an idiot.. An idiot with no track record of servicing blacks or being able to articulate a cognizant point. A track record of saying patently stupid shit and being a horrible leader by all accounts. Thats why he is being chastised.
NBA Pass/Fail: Kyrie Irving Leading Players Who Believe NBA Restart Is Bad Optics, others weigh in
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Look,I disagree with some of his actions and what he says sometimes but to call him a disruptor like his point is invalid is bullshit..
People really act he's the only person feeling this way.
So,just because, he's a level tier down to Lebron, KD,Kawhi, AD and etc. His points dont matter...
Again,80 other players agree with Kyrie yet people are calling him a disruptor...lol
i agree he is the wrong messenger for this.
but they killing this guy right now and feels like white folk are using to push their OWN agenda
A broken clock is right twice a day.. He can be a overall moron but in 1 possible instance he could be right can people save all his fuck ups for the right moments and not them overshadow this particular situation?
cause lot of these people trying to keep the machine running for their benefits.. Think about it all these egotistical commentators that think their bigger than sports found out in reality their insignificant when sports are off.. They can't carry their name without the game.. So they need sports to come back in order for them to be significant again.. They don't want anything to disrupt their existence being useful.. We all know the big wigs want to generate money.. All these entities like ESPN have pretty much been useless during the break so they need the players to play.. It's all about making money and making certain entities significant again..kyrie can fuck up that situation so now hes looked at as the enemy
Lakers' Dwight Howard is worried NBA's return might distract from more important matters
Lakers center Dwight Howard is concerned the NBA's return could cause a distraction amid the nationwide protests against police brutality and racism.
www.latimes.com
Lakers' Dwight Howard: 'Unity of My People Would be an Even Bigger Championship'
BEN PICKMANUPDATED:JUN 14, 2020ORIGINAL:JUN 14, 2020
Lakers center Dwight Howard, one of the more than 80 NBA players on a conference call Friday to discuss the league's return to play, agrees with Nets guard Kyrie Irving's hesitation about the league returning this summer, citing a desire not to distract from the current Black Lives Matter movement.
Howard, through his agent, told CNN's Jill Martin that, "Basketball, or entertainment period, isn't needed at this moment, and will only be a distraction...
"...I would love nothing more than to win my very first NBA Championship. But the unity of My People would be an even bigger Championship, that's just to (sic) beautiful to pass up. What better time than now for us to be focusing on our families...No Basketball till we get things resolved."
“We understand the players’ concerns and are working with the Players Association on finding the right balance to address them," NBA spokesman Mike Bass told The New York Times on Sunday.
On Sunday, Howard's agent, Charles Briscoe, said Howard had yet to make a decision on whether or not to play again this season, and is instead focusing on the racial injustice issues at hand, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
Citing an anonymous player, McMenamin reports that there is no divide among the Lakers' roster, and that players have stressed there is still time to establish a united front before training camp begins later this month.
On June 5, the NBPA approved further negotiations with the NBA on a 22-team return to play restart for the 2019-20 NBA season in Orlando. But while the league's health protocol continues to be ironed out, a number of players also appear to be pushing back on the idea of returning amid the current racial climate.
Clippers guard Lou Williams said publicly on Saturday that resuming the season would be “a distraction” that could potentially keep societal change from continuing to happen.
However, Rockets guard Austin Rivers put out a lengthy statement on Instagram stating that he believes players could use the money and platform they'd get from playing out the season to further the BLM movement.
“Us coming back would put money in all of our (NBA players’) pockets,” Rivers wrote. “With this money you could help out even more people and continue to give more importantly your time and energy towards the BLM movement. Which I’m 100% on board with. Because change needs to happen and injustice has been going on too long.”
The league is reportedly not requiring its players to participate in the season restart if they are uncomfortable doing so. Players who voluntarily sit out would lose a portion of their salaries, but would otherwise face no consequences.
The NBA reportedly informed teams it would begin testing players and staff that will take part in the league's presumed resumption in Orlando on June 23. The season is expected to resume July 30.
BEN PICKMANUPDATED:JUN 14, 2020ORIGINAL:JUN 14, 2020
Lakers center Dwight Howard, one of the more than 80 NBA players on a conference call Friday to discuss the league's return to play, agrees with Nets guard Kyrie Irving's hesitation about the league returning this summer, citing a desire not to distract from the current Black Lives Matter movement.
Howard, through his agent, told CNN's Jill Martin that, "Basketball, or entertainment period, isn't needed at this moment, and will only be a distraction...
"...I would love nothing more than to win my very first NBA Championship. But the unity of My People would be an even bigger Championship, that's just to (sic) beautiful to pass up. What better time than now for us to be focusing on our families...No Basketball till we get things resolved."
“We understand the players’ concerns and are working with the Players Association on finding the right balance to address them," NBA spokesman Mike Bass told The New York Times on Sunday.
On Sunday, Howard's agent, Charles Briscoe, said Howard had yet to make a decision on whether or not to play again this season, and is instead focusing on the racial injustice issues at hand, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
Citing an anonymous player, McMenamin reports that there is no divide among the Lakers' roster, and that players have stressed there is still time to establish a united front before training camp begins later this month.
On June 5, the NBPA approved further negotiations with the NBA on a 22-team return to play restart for the 2019-20 NBA season in Orlando. But while the league's health protocol continues to be ironed out, a number of players also appear to be pushing back on the idea of returning amid the current racial climate.
Clippers guard Lou Williams said publicly on Saturday that resuming the season would be “a distraction” that could potentially keep societal change from continuing to happen.
However, Rockets guard Austin Rivers put out a lengthy statement on Instagram stating that he believes players could use the money and platform they'd get from playing out the season to further the BLM movement.
“Us coming back would put money in all of our (NBA players’) pockets,” Rivers wrote. “With this money you could help out even more people and continue to give more importantly your time and energy towards the BLM movement. Which I’m 100% on board with. Because change needs to happen and injustice has been going on too long.”
The league is reportedly not requiring its players to participate in the season restart if they are uncomfortable doing so. Players who voluntarily sit out would lose a portion of their salaries, but would otherwise face no consequences.
The NBA reportedly informed teams it would begin testing players and staff that will take part in the league's presumed resumption in Orlando on June 23. The season is expected to resume July 30.
So why even force it?
Listen here man.. you never follow a fool in times of dire consequence. Kyrie is wholly incapable of leading and even more uninformed on the fallout and long lasting outcomes that will result in them refusing to play. Again, he has NEVER shown ability to lead or to possess knowledge on complicated business matters or social justice efforts. Why in the fuck would you start to listen to this nigga now? A gimp who is probably not even healthy enough to partake and thus has questionable motives.
These guys refusing to play serves no purpose and adds no value to the cause. It also allows owners to tear up the CBA and causes long lasting financial backlash to players long term financial ability to help any effort going forth. Kyrie is a fucking idiot.. and he should be treated as such.
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Because theres a season to finish.
They started it, they should finish it.
Everybody wants to see how it ends.
don't play then.... 
Pat Bev sending out dog whistles. This is all LeBron's fault....
With all that's going on, nothing unifies cacs and coons who are fans of the NBA more then taking shots and promoting subtle RACIST tropes at the 1 guy who actually been speaking up the last 3 months. Meanwhile, he aint dissing the 95% of the league thats been quietly sitting in their mansions while the country is burning.
I told yall, these dudes are being very disingenuous. They dont want to play so they can go hide and not have to answer questions and address RACISM WHITE SUPREMACY directly. Has nothing to do with some supposed stand.
Patrick Beverly is a coon like most LeBron haters. Completely tone deaf. He's from Chicago too, so you already know who dick who grew up sucking.
With all that's going on, nothing unifies cacs and coons who are fans of the NBA more then taking shots and promoting subtle RACIST tropes at the 1 guy who actually been speaking up the last 3 months. Meanwhile, he aint dissing the 95% of the league thats been quietly sitting in their mansions while the country is burning.
I told yall, these dudes are being very disingenuous. They dont want to play so they can go hide and not have to answer questions and address RACISM WHITE SUPREMACY directly. Has nothing to do with some supposed stand.
Patrick Beverly is a coon like most LeBron haters. Completely tone deaf. He's from Chicago too, so you already know who dick who grew up sucking.
This season just need this to be canceled and start back up October or November. This covid shit is really kicking back up in Florida
Ho ass move by dude.
Thats Mr. Super Woke's agent.
One consistent theme you find with Bron haters/MJ dickriders is their minimization of racism white supremacy within the NBA. They ALWAYS provide cover for it or pretend it dont exist cuz that same WS crowned their favorite players. Pat Bev, is implying the uncontrollable nigga LeBron is more powerful than white NBA owners. Like how LordSinister used to imply LeBron had more power over D Wades situation in MIA than white supremacist Pat Riley.
Basically saying WS dont exist in the NBA. And keep in mind Pat Bev is a dude that straight shitted on Kaps movement.NBA players know if they want to get white fans and media on their side, publicly admonishing or beating 17 year vet, all time legend LeBron is the easiest way to do so.
Sorry, but I can't take no 'Flat Earth' brotha like Kyrie seriously.
He acts like they can't play basketball AND fight systemic racism at the same time
He makes some good points, but still....
He acts like they can't play basketball AND fight systemic racism at the same time
He makes some good points, but still....
All I'm saying is this to my brothers
Whenever
Whenever
WHITE FOLK COLLECTIVELY
Agree and are FORCEFULLY ENCOURAGING
something for Black folk to do?
Especially for their our own "benefit"?
Be very very weary
Whenever
Whenever
WHITE FOLK COLLECTIVELY
Agree and are FORCEFULLY ENCOURAGING
something for Black folk to do?
Especially for their our own "benefit"?
Be very very weary
Like a brother said earlier...
Notice white folk MUCH MORE CONCERNED about what the NBA does...
Compared to golf, hockey and baseball.
Just saying.
Notice white folk MUCH MORE CONCERNED about what the NBA does...
Compared to golf, hockey and baseball.
Just saying.
Pat Bevs statement implies that this is LeBron's decision. Its the "uncontrollable nigga" trope of all powerful LeBron ruining the league. Same trope cops use to shoot us in the back unarmed. This decision was made by NBA owners, 1 of which is Pat Bev's hero. Whats his stance? No lets send a dog whistle out and diss Bron again. FOH. Pat Bev is a coon and an MJ stan. He just wants the season to end so the Lakers wont win a championship, he don't give a fuck about police brutality or unarmed black men getting killed.
Stars make the league and what does this have to do with Jordan?
I thought MJ was an owner? The owners decided on this correct?
Everything is wrong with it. Why attack LeBron on some passive aggressive bullshit while pretending to care about unity and the state of black affairs? Why publicly lay blame to the guy carrying the league and doing more for player empowerment and black advancement than arguably any athlete ever? Pat Bev is a fucking side show clown who should be glad he's even employed with that bullshit game of his.
There was nothing passive aggressive about it
if it were passive aggressive, he wouldn't have mentioned his name
Its the very definiton of passive aggressive. Presenting it as ambiguous praise when it's clear its intent is to criticize. Hiding his real purpose and laying credit/blame at LeBron is patently passive aggressive behavior bro.
Not naming him would make it a subliminal attack but it wouldn't make it passive aggressive.
Not a thing is wrong with it, and he’s right, People know this.
Is there a bum BGOL wont back that disses LeBron? I havent seen it yet. Nigs aint even gotta be champions and the "Jordan is the GOAT" niggas will back them everytime. 0 respect for this dudes legacy thats why we have none for MJs. Why yall didnt let bums take shots at Kobe and MJ like this? Cuz they married white women? They ran from their blackness? What is it?
Kyrie should be mentioning reparations but he hasn't and he wont. These dudes like to cry racism when they want the public to side wit them, but be silent when it don't benefit them. And most of em are comfortable with cacs managing their careers and money. They not B1 at all.
They really trying to milk it for all its worth.
www.espn.com
New NBA coalition voicing concerns of players
"We are a group of men and women from different teams and industries that are normally painted as opponents, but have put our egos and differences aside to make sure we stand united and demand honesty during this uncertain time," the coalition said.
"Native indigenous African Caribbean men and women entertaining the world, we will continue to use our voices and platforms for positive change and truth.
"We are truly at an inflection point in history where as a collective community, we can band together -- UNIFY -- and move as one. We need all our people with us and we will stand together in solidarity.
"As an oppressed community we are going on 500-plus years of being systemically targeted, used for our IP [intellectual property]/Talent, and also still being killed by the very people that are supposed to 'protect and serve' us.
"WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH!
"We are combating the issues that matter most: We will not accept the racial injustices that continue to be ignored in our communities. We will not be kept in the dark when it comes to our health and well-being. And we will not ignore the financial motivations/expectations that have prevented us historically from making sound decisions.
"This is not about individual players, athletes or entertainers. This is about our group of strong men and women uniting for change. We have our respective fields, however, we will not just shut up and play to distract us from what this whole system has been about: Use and Abuse.
"We are all fathers, daughters leaders and so much more. So what is our BIG picture? We are in this for UNITY and CHANGE!"
New NBA coalition voicing concerns of players
A new coalition of NBA players has stepped up to voice concerns about a return to play and demand societal change.
New NBA coalition voicing concerns of players
"We are a group of men and women from different teams and industries that are normally painted as opponents, but have put our egos and differences aside to make sure we stand united and demand honesty during this uncertain time," the coalition said.
"Native indigenous African Caribbean men and women entertaining the world, we will continue to use our voices and platforms for positive change and truth.
"We are truly at an inflection point in history where as a collective community, we can band together -- UNIFY -- and move as one. We need all our people with us and we will stand together in solidarity.
"As an oppressed community we are going on 500-plus years of being systemically targeted, used for our IP [intellectual property]/Talent, and also still being killed by the very people that are supposed to 'protect and serve' us.
"WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH!
"We are combating the issues that matter most: We will not accept the racial injustices that continue to be ignored in our communities. We will not be kept in the dark when it comes to our health and well-being. And we will not ignore the financial motivations/expectations that have prevented us historically from making sound decisions.
"This is not about individual players, athletes or entertainers. This is about our group of strong men and women uniting for change. We have our respective fields, however, we will not just shut up and play to distract us from what this whole system has been about: Use and Abuse.
"We are all fathers, daughters leaders and so much more. So what is our BIG picture? We are in this for UNITY and CHANGE!"
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