Michael Jordan Declines Comment on Donald Sterling

[KingTaharqa]

Why wouldn't we support another black mans product?

Think about what you are advocating. Our money should go to another black man. Everyone is not a great speaker or want to say things in public. Some prefer to handle things behind closed doors.

Michael Jordan does not own Nike, his logo, or their jumpman subsidiary. When you patronize his products you're making Phil Knight & Nike rich. Jordan just gets a cut. There are other black men we can support who are more invested in the welfare and rights of the common black man. In 30 years in the public eye, MJ has shown no interest in what we go thru whatsoever. People rooting for MJ might as well be rooting for a CAC in blackface.

Because he did not make his feelings public does not mean he does not care.

As an owner, he should feel free to express himself without worry. The fact he wont shows you how powerless he really is. He wields no strength because he's overconcerned with white approval and acceptance of his brand. Notice he doesnt have those hangups about speaking publicly when it comes to propping himself up over today's black kids. He'll speak on that in a heartbeat. But some REAL shit that involves one of his white peers, he's quiet about. He gives silent approval. The Kings owner spoke out, the biggest star in the game today spoke out, why cant this clown?

 

[Fuzzy_McNut]

Why wouldn't we support another black mans product?

Think about what you are advocating. Our money should go to another black man. Everyone is not a great speaker or want to say things in public. Some prefer to handle things behind closed doors.

Because he did not make his feelings public does not mean he does not care.

Actions speak louder than words. We can't go off of what we think he did or didn't do behind closed doors. We can only go off of what he hasn't done.

Supporting Jordan a CAC lover is like Iraq's supporting the puppet president that America set over them to lead them as a nation.

 

[Fuzzy_McNut]

Michael Jordan does not own Nike, his logo, or their jumpman subsidiary. When you patronize his products you're making Phil Knight & Nike rich. Jordan just gets a cut. There are other black men we can support who are more invested in the welfare and rights of the common black man. In 30 years in the public eye, MJ has shown no interest in what we go thru whatsoever. People rooting for MJ might as well be rooting for a CAC in blackface.



As an owner, he should feel free to express himself without worry. The fact he wont shows you how powerless he really is. He wields no strength because he's overconcerned with white approval and acceptance of his brand. Notice he doesnt have those hangups about speaking publicly when it comes to propping himself up over today's black kids. He'll speak on that in a heartbeat. But some REAL shit that involves one of his white peers, he's quiet about. He gives silent approval. The Kings owner spoke out, the biggest star in the game today spoke out, why cant this clown?

His classless acceptance speech said it all...he vented and had pent up anger and was releasing it. All on black men.....

Shit he black balled Isaiah Thomas from the Olympic team

 

[Spectrum]

As an owner, he should feel free to express himself without worry. The fact he wont shows you how powerless he really is. He wields no strength because he's overconcerned with white approval and acceptance of his brand. Notice he doesnt have those hangups about speaking publicly when it comes to propping himself up over today's black kids. He'll speak on that in a heartbeat. But some REAL shit that involves one of his white peers, he's quiet about. He gives silent approval. The Kings owner spoke out, the biggest star in the game today spoke out, why cant this clown?

Jordan has made it clear over the DECADES that he has zero fucks to give about black people. He doesn't even care enough to give a fake PR statement. This is not a situation with a blurred line.

 

[yureeka9]

That nuetered negro dont do black causes. It fucks with his ability to sell shoes, tshirts and shit. He never had an opinion on shit that matters for black people. Great ballplayer, house negro at the same dam time.

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Co sign. Michael Jordan is a sterling example of the "throw more money at them and you buy their allegiance" tactic. This pathetic sambo was bought and paid for decades ago.

 

[keone]

basically...

I hate when people say we should reserve judgement,until we get all the evidence...even though we got the evidence on tape...

If this was a gay slur....action would of took place already,but somehow when it comes to a white person saying shit towards us,they get the wait and see approach and we get blamed for the racism...

he took a pic with Jay-z..i can't find it but i remember he did!!

 

[BrownTurd]

Michael Jordan does not own Nike, his logo, or their jumpman subsidiary. When you patronize his products you're making Phil Knight & Nike rich. Jordan just gets a cut. There are other black men we can support who are more invested in the welfare and rights of the common black man. In 30 years in the public eye, MJ has shown no interest in what we go thru whatsoever. People rooting for MJ might as well be rooting for a CAC in blackface.



As an owner, he should feel free to express himself without worry. The fact he wont shows you how powerless he really is. He wields no strength because he's overconcerned with white approval and acceptance of his brand. Notice he doesnt have those hangups about speaking publicly when it comes to propping himself up over today's black kids. He'll speak on that in a heartbeat. But some REAL shit that involves one of his white peers, he's quiet about. He gives silent approval. The Kings owner spoke out, the biggest star in the game today spoke out, why cant this clown?

What if MJ had already been informed about what the plans are in regards to dealing with Sterling? Some people prefer not to make their feelings known to everyone.

Everyone brotha or sista will not be vocal about their feelings. You are assuming that every brotha or sista who is not vocal is against the cause. Will you be holding a protest at your job tomorrow?

 

[Lick]

http://fansided.com/2014/04/26/michael-jordan-declines-comment-donald-sterling-allegations/#!F26pb

Maybe this is a league mandate! Maybe Jordan is working furiously behind the scenes trying rally the owners to have Sterling forced out of the league.

I really hope something comes out of Jordan's silence. I'm not aksing him to do something bold, but as the only Black majority owner, in the NBA, he can't be silent.

Say that you've been in contact with the commisioner you'll comment shortly, say that the whole thing is unfortunate and saddenging but god damn, say something!

Why is it his place to say anything? The man knows that there are many more just like Sterling if not all of them. Jordan is in their club and must watch everything he do and say.

 

[Fuzzy_McNut]

What if MJ had already been informed about what the plans are in regards to dealing with Sterling? Some people prefer not to make their feelings known to everyone.

Everyone brotha or sista will not be vocal about their feelings. You are assuming that every brotha or sista who is not vocal is against the cause. Will you be holding a protest at your job tomorrow?

And what if George bush wanted to help in hurricane Katrina but someone didn't inform him until 4 days later....what If don imus the threatened to say nappy headed hoe, what if Kramer was forced to say "throw his ass out he's a ******"

 

[Bluelaser]

basically...

I hate when people say we should reserve judgement,until we get all the evidence...even though we got the evidence on tape...

If this was a gay slur....action would of took place already,but somehow when it comes to a white person saying shit towards us,they get the wait and see approach and we get blamed for the racism...

Exactly!

 

[BlackGoku]

How do you know he is not making moves behind the scenes?

Running your mouth is not a power move.

He aint making no moves behind any scene anywhere...huge MJ fan..if he does anything other than making a generic written statement, that will be more shocking than anything that Donald Sterling has said

 

[Lick]

His classless acceptance speech said it all...he vented and had pent up anger and was releasing it. All on black men.....

Shit he black balled Isaiah Thomas from the Olympic team

Thanks for this post Bruh... I did not get what ever it was that you got from his speech.

 

[hocjo2626]

So is Obama.
But you negroes dont say the same things about him.
Strange....

President Obama has a message for you ignorant and those like you.

 

[hocjo2626]

If he said this about the Jewish community...................................


Replace "black" with "Jew" in that rant and you tell what would happen to his ass.

 

[SmoothD]

Why are yall surprised?

Michael Jordan is afraid of CACs. Deathly afraid of them. Always has been, always will be.

Yall got so caught up in the GOAT talk and walk on water stuff you didnt notice.

But that's always been the "pink elephant" about his brand, Jordan (and Kobe as well) has marketed himself as "elite" and being greater than the common black man. His brand is very much predicated on that, thats what makes it "luxurious" to so many. He dont want "no niggas" around much like this CAC owner. Look at the way his diehard fans speak of him "NOBODY WILL EVER BE ON MJ LEVEL" "MJ HAD KILLER INSTINCT", "THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER GREATER, BLAH BLAH BLAH". Subconsciously what they mean is no black man is equal to him or can approach him. Thats what makes him "special". And the sad thing is, so many black men on this board and in real life blindly, religiously, and faithfully patronize his products and prop him up to tear down some of our good brothers. Not realizing MJ wouldnt want to be seen wit their asses or even exchange words wit them. But black men by and large cant stop worshipping this sellout. Cant stop using a self hating coon like Mike to make cats like a LeBron seem like an "underachiever" or less of a man. When the reality is, LeBron got more heart and self worth than this pussy has ever had.

Think about it, MJ will talk publicly all day about how he's better or has more worth than these young black kids today playing in the NBA. But he never comes out and deems himself better or worth more than the CAC owners he's in business with and competing against. He's never spoken out against whites or any of their business interests. Hell he didnt speak when people were killing each other for HIS shoes. Even as an owner (who in theory should be free to express himself) he knows his place, he knows his role, dude is comfortable being the house nigga society loves.

 

[Better]

Why are yall surprised?

Michael Jordan is afraid of CACs. Deathly afraid of them. Always has been, always will be.

Yall got so caught up in the GOAT talk and walk on water stuff you didnt notice.

But that's always been the "pink elephant" about his brand, Jordan (and Kobe as well) has marketed himself as "elite" and being greater than the common black man. His brand is very much predicated on that, thats what makes it "luxurious" to so many. He dont want "no niggas" around much like this CAC owner. Look at the way his diehard fans speak of him "NOBODY WILL EVER BE ON MJ LEVEL" "MJ HAD KILLER INSTINCT", "THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER GREATER, BLAH BLAH BLAH". Subconsciously what they mean is no black man is equal to him or can approach him. Thats what makes him "special". And the sad thing is, so many black men on this board and in real life blindly, religiously, and faithfully patronize his products and prop him up to tear down some of our good brothers. Not realizing MJ wouldnt want to be seen wit their asses or even exchange words wit them. But black men by and large cant stop worshipping this sellout. Cant stop using a self hating coon like Mike to make cats like a LeBron seem like an "underachiever" or less of a man. When the reality is, LeBron got more heart and self worth than this pussy has ever had.

Think about it, MJ will talk publicly all day about how he's better or has more worth than these young black kids today playing in the NBA. But he never comes out and deems himself better or worth more than the CAC owners he's in business with and competing against. He's never spoken out against whites or any of their business interests. Hell he didnt speak when people were killing each other for HIS shoes. Even as an owner (who in theory should be free to express himself) he knows his place, he knows his role, dude is comfortable being the house nigga society loves.

Man, this is big pile of Lebron James Stan, inferiority complex, bullshit!

You actually have the audacity to mix in some social commentary with jabs at athletes mentality that actually helped them to succeed? You're just mad because you feel Lebron has been excluded from the 'club' of the 'killer mentality', etc. - so you want to twist THAT into something TOTALLY unrelated to race.


Nigga, you are motherfucking crazy! There is no way you are not a fucking faggot, dude. It is no way for a man to obsess over another like that and it not be sexual.

Some of these niggas call me a Kobe Stan, TOTALLY overlooking that I spend most of my time criticizing Kobe. But, you couldn't do that, 'cause Lebron is your King, and you want to be his Queen.

Sorry, bitch ass nigga, but Savannah got the job, and I don't think homie swings that way.

As a matter of fact, your dumb ass must go to block. You can't come back from this stupid bullshit.

 

[Brother Blues]

Jordan is more like some of those old black preachers down south who liked segregation...

They were profiting from it,while working with white citizens council

 

[REDLINE]

Man, this is big pile of Lebron James Stan, inferiority complex, bullshit!

You actually have the audacity to mix in some social commentary with jabs at athletes mentality that actually helped them to succeed? You're just mad because you feel Lebron has been excluded from the 'club' of the 'killer mentality', etc. - so you want to twist THAT into something TOTALLY unrelated to race relations.


Nigga, you are motherfucking crazy! There is no way you are not a fucking faggot, dude. It is no way for a man to obsess over another like that and it not be sexual.

Some of these niggas call me a Kobe Stan, TOTALLY overlooking that I spend most of my time criticizing Kobe. But, you couldn't do that, 'cause Lebron is your King, and you want to be his Queen.

Sorry, bitch ass nigga, but Savannah got the job, and I don't think homie swings that way.

As a matter of fact, your dumb ass must go to block. You can't come back from this stupid bullshit.

What are you talking about?

 

[Better]

What are you talking about?

KingTaharqa is a faggot, and the object of his affection is Lebron.

That's all you need to know.

 

[Spectrum]

What are you talking about?

I think he's saying some people can walk and chew gum at the same time. You can make a distinction between the basketball player and the man in terms of evaluating his legacy "on the court". He was a great basketball player but that's about where it stops in terms of greatness.

 

[HAR125LEM]

DALLAS -- Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t consider it productive for him to provide commentary on the racist remarks allegedly made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

“Sometimes people think you have to comment on everything in this day and age,” Cuban said. “When somebody says something, it’s better to just let what’s been said be the headline, because that sends a far greater message.”

The comments, made public when TMZ released a recording of an argument with Sterling and his girlfriend, are being investigated by the NBA. Cuban deferred to the league office when asked about potential discipline for Sterling.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich called the comments “disgusting.” The usually outspoken Cuban felt it was unnecessary for him to weigh in on the issue.

“They stand on their own, just because they’re pretty self-evident on the surface,” Cuban said. “There’s no reason to add any commentary or headlines to it. ...

“The obvious is the obvious. There’s no reason for me to repeat the obvious.”

Cuban did acknowledge the severity of the issue, but he repeatedly said it’s an issue for commissioner Adam Silver and the league to address.

“Obviously if any business or entrepreneur says and does things that aren’t congruent with what the organization’s trying to convey, that’s a problem,” Cuban said.

“But it’s not my problem. Not my chair, not my problem. I’m not going to offer any opinions. It’s just not appropriate.”

 

[KingTaharqa]

KingTaharqa is a faggot, and the object of his affection is Lebron.

That's all you need to know.

You worship sellouts like Mike & Kobe. Pubescent middle school white girls are the object of your affection.

That's all the board needs to know.

 

[Better]

...and this FAGGOT wants to talk about ELITISM!

Lebron James refers to his OWN SELF as King James. Check his Twitter. He might not have created the name, but he has certainly taken a liking to it.

Not to mention, WHO FORCED THAT "CHOSEN 1" tattoo onto Lebron's back?

But, it's clear that this dudes entire rage against Jordan is that he has a major inferiority complex about Jordan's on-court and off-court legacy, so he takes ANY shot he can to try to diminish it.

Maybe you're not a homo...

...but you need to be medicated either way.

Edit: Oh ... oh ... oh ... let's NOT forget Lebron tellin' his haters after they were defeated by Mavs that they had to go back to their lives, and he gets to go out and do what he wants to do. Translations: I'm rich, and you ain't, bitch!!

The thing about it is, I don't even care. MY ego is out of this fucking world, so who am I to talk? My point is to show that he totally overlooks Lebron's ego, but take shots at Jordan and Kobe's.

 

[RunawaySlave]

Why look to people like MJ for MLK or Malcolm X type angles?
You'll just be wasting your damn time.

this isn't about Malcolm or MLK. As an NBA franchise owner, Jordan is Donald Sterling's PEER
People jumping up and down about Chris Paul need to say something, but he's just an EMPLOYEE. Jordan doesn't have to answer to anyone to speak on this

 

[KingTaharqa]

...and this FAGGOT wants to talk about ELITISM!

Lebron James refers to his OWN SELF as King James. He might not have created the name, but he has certainly taken a liking to it.

Not to mention, WHO FORCED THAT "CHOSEN 1" tattoo onto Lebron's back?

But, it's clear that this dudes entire rage against Jordan is that he has a major inferiority complex about Jordan's on-court and off-court legacy, so he takes ANY shot he can to try to diminish it.

Maybe you're not a homo...

...but you need to be medicated either way.

Everybody can see the cowards Jordan & Kobe are but you. You have an inferiority complex towards black women. LeBron James isnt ashamed of his blackness. He doesnt run from it. Which is more than I can say for MJ and yourself. MJ's legacy is what it is, no one's denied his spot as NBA royalty. But as far as coon shit, he's got that crown, he holds that too. 30 years of cowardice and white approval seeking will be noticed son.

 

[Spectrum]

this isn't about Malcolm or MLK. As an NBA franchise owner, Jordan is Donald Sterling's PEER
People jumping up and down about Chris Paul need to say something, but he's just an EMPLOYEE. Jordan doesn't have to answer to anyone to speak on this

This. As a team owner, he has the power to really make a statement and he decides to remain silent. He has no real risk in making a statement.

 

[Better]

This. As a team owner, he has the power to really make a statement and he decides to remain silent. He has no real risk in making a statement.

Yes he does: Someone make actually interpret his statement as caring about black issues.

 

[Spectrum]

Yes he does: Someone make actually interpret his statement as caring about black issues.

That's not a real issue though. He's worth 100s of millions of dollars, owns a team, etc. At this point, they couldn't stop him anymore than they could stop Magic Johnson. That's why I think KingTaharqa is wrong. It's not the fear of whites that stop Jordan from commenting. It's just that he really doesn't give a fuck about black peoples' issues.

 

[TheDynasty]

If he said this about the Jewish community...................................


Replace "black" with "Jew" in that rant and you tell what would happen to his ass.

You do know Donald Sterling is Jewish?

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[Better]

That's not a real issue though. He's worth 100s of millions of dollars, owns a team, etc. At this point, they couldn't stop him anymore than they could stop Magic Johnson. That's why I think KingTaharqa is wrong. It's not the fear of whites that stop Jordan from commenting. It's just that he really doesn't give a fuck about black peoples' issues.

In all honesty, based on all I've read and heard, it's arguable that his lack of care isn't limited to black people.

Dude truly lives in a self-created bubble of 'yes men/women' that does nothing but feed the delusional notion that he is the only thing that ultimately matters.

They say dudes name is shit in NC, 'cause he treats EVERYONE, regardless of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation like they beneath him.

Even the celebrity friends he hang out with still gotta bow down. Notice, Oakley drives HIM around when they hang out.

 

[Spectrum]

In all honesty, based on all I've read and heard, it's arguable that his lack of care isn't limited to black people.

Dude truly lives in a self-created bubble of 'yes men/women' that does nothing but feed the delusional notion that he is the only thing that ultimately matters.

They say dudes name is shit in NC, 'cause he treats EVERYONE, regardless of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation like they beneath him.

Even the celebrity friends he hang out with still gotta bow down. Notice, Oakley drives HIM around when they hang out.

yep. I can agree with that.

 

[KingTaharqa]

In all honesty, based on all I've read and heard, it's arguable that his lack of care isn't limited to black people.

Dude truly lives in a self-created bubble of 'yes men/women' that does nothing but feed the delusional notion that he is the only thing that ultimately matters.

They say dudes name is shit in NC, 'cause he treats EVERYONE, regardless of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation like they beneath him.

Even the celebrity friends he hang out with still gotta bow down. Notice, Oakley drives HIM around when they hang out.

You cats are in denial. Just like Sterling has a history of discrimination, MJ has a HISTORY of white approval seeking and ducking black issues for over 30 years. His silence on this issue is to appease CACs. Stop making excuses for this Tom.

 

[alexw]

Man, this is big pile of Lebron James Stan, inferiority complex, bullshit!

You actually have the audacity to mix in some social commentary with jabs at athletes mentality that actually helped them to succeed? You're just mad because you feel Lebron has been excluded from the 'club' of the 'killer mentality', etc. - so you want to twist THAT into something TOTALLY unrelated to race.


Nigga, you are motherfucking crazy! There is no way you are not a fucking faggot, dude. It is no way for a man to obsess over another like that and it not be sexual.

Some of these niggas call me a Kobe Stan, TOTALLY overlooking that I spend most of my time criticizing Kobe. But, you couldn't do that, 'cause Lebron is your King, and you want to be his Queen.

Sorry, bitch ass nigga, but Savannah got the job, and I don't think homie swings that way.

As a matter of fact, your dumb ass must go to block. You can't come back from this stupid bullshit.

Gotdamn

 

[Spectrum]

You cats are in denial. Just like Sterling has a history of discrimination, MJ has a HISTORY of white approval seeking and ducking black issues for over 30 years. His silence on this issue is to appease CACs. Stop making excuses for this Tom.

I think the dude is equivalent to Jay Z. They don't give a shit about anything that doesn't affect their legacy or money. Those cats aren't walking around scared of white folks. They just don't give a fuck about black people, period.

 

[Brother Blaque]

Just like I'm not surprised by Sterling's ignorance...I'm also not surprised by coon Jordan's "silence" on a race related issue.

NEITHER one of those niggas will get a dime out of me. ​