Pass/Fail: Kevin Durant Mom Has Some Words For Stephen A. Smith criticizing her son

Well , first, lets start with the obvious... shes a woman. The behavioral expectations and responses are not the same. Secondly, unlike Ball, KD is an established superstar that warrants atleast some of the residual attention she gets. Third, she hasnt been an in your face loud mouth and attention whore who makes outlandish inflammatory comments directed toward public figures, professionals, and media personalities dating back to KDs teen years... She was simply asked a question about a man who insulted her son and she responded respectfully and without attacking him personally. Again, one is nothing like the other..
I'll address each point of this post in a bit.
 
I remember years ago when Durant won the MVP, they showed him hugging his mom and one of the comments on the newspaper article went as followed:

"Damn, are all these mothers of the NBA players creating these stars on their own?"

That's why I'll never criticise Lavar Ball's involvement with his children. Nor any parents'.
True but Lavar costing his son money.... that Nike deal was set
 
so u actually think that Zo asked Nike & Adidas for a billion dollars?
Are we to believe that KD made the decision to go to Oakland on his own when you look at how attached to his mother he appears to be??? Whats the difference??? Consulting ones parents, or making decision with them??? Wheres the line drawn as far as "controlling" goes???
 
Are we to believe that KD made the decision to go to Oakland on his own when you look at how attached to his mother he appears to be??? Whats the difference??? Consulting ones parents, or making decision with them??? Wheres the line drawn as far as "controlling" goes???
I'm just validating the point she's making. Him changing teams is no difference than someone making career moves.
Like she said....Stephen was somewhere else before he decided to leave and go to ESPN.
 
Again, there's no proof Lavar is controlling his sons. All speculation unless the sons themselves come out and say so.
i guess there's no proof that Trump is controlling Melania either since she hasnt said so......lol
 
I'm just validating the point she's making. Him changing teams is no difference than someone making career moves.
Like she said....Stephen was somewhere else before he decided to leave and go to ESPN.


Im not arguing that point. I think what he did was weak in terms of comp. But I get it. Kinda... Just these new dudes.

Im saying how do we know if shes the Queen pin pulling his strings or not??? How do we know that Lavar, and his boys arent all in on the grand plan, or if its just Lavar???
 
2 mil a year though??? Its not like Bron out of highschool Nike money. Thats small potatoes when your NBA deal is guaranteed. From what I can tell its about all the boys and the brand. Not just Lonzo.

No doubt but I'm saying work the system.. get your foot in the door learn the shoe game in and out and don't let them know your moves or intentions.. then when it's time and Lonzo is the star he suppose to be then hit em with the Zos..
 
You know niggas ain't trying to bring that shit up lol

much respect to his mothers recent death...

bu it was widely known SAS own mother didn't like his shenanigans

and even the usual punk ass media didn't condone SAS foolishness

I'm sure SAS mother wouldn't have liked a athlete threatening her son on national TV.

he should have suspended...and made a formal apology.
 
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much respect to his mothers recent death...

bu it was widely known SAS own mother didn't like his shenanigans

and even the usual punk ass media didn't condone SAS foolishness

I'm sure SAS mother wouldn't have liked a athlete threatening her son on national TV.

he should have suspended...and made a formal apology.

They won't suspend him for going at a black men like that in the media.. he will only get suspended and made to apologize if the parties are white..
 
No doubt but I'm saying work the system.. get your foot in the door learn the shoe game in and out and don't let them know your moves or intentions.. then when it's time and Lonzo is the star he suppose to be then hit em with the Zos..

True, more than one way to do it. Not even saying I wouldnt have done it your way, but Lavar came out both guns blazing and hes gonna kick the door in. So if theyre that committed, than a small Nike deal aint gonna get it.
 
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They won't suspend him for going at a black men like that in the media.. he will only get suspended and made to apologize if the parties are white..

mam oh man imagine if he threatened Michelle Beadle or Maria sharpovia like that?

bet even Whitlock would make an Emmit Till reference.
 
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ESPN be on some Soap Opera/"Giiiiiiirrrrllll" shit more times than not now ah days.

Durant Moms may be cool and all, but they showcase her for a reason. One reason is because they love pushing that sassy single Black Mother stuff.

A Female Family member doesnt need to speak for the Man nor speak to the public on his behalf just to have his back. Theres other ways of showing support.

Thats one reason why I repsect LBJ Wife, all the shit that got thrown at him over his career, she never took the route that Steph Wife took and cried on Twitter and shit.

Did LBJ Mother go on a media tour defending him when he took the easy route in Miami?

Sometimes its best to stay in your lane and let things play out. All im saying...
 
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I'm still waiting for someone to give an intelligent explanation as to how KD's mom stepping to and disrespecting her son AND having previously threatening him should be viewed in the same context of Lavar ball, creating a brand for his family off of his sons name (which he contributed to though), making outlandish statements to self promote (which is what people seem to have the most problem with more than anything).... How are these two situations similar?

Did I miss where someone has: Directly threatened Lonzo and Lavar stood up for him? People are trying to tear down Lonzo's career and Lavar is defending him? I google'd (@Sampson :D ), and wasn't able to find any instances of this shit so, how are these situations similar again? :popcorn:
 
I'm still waiting for someone to give an intelligent explanation as to how KD's mom stepping to and disrespecting her son AND having previously threatening him should be viewed in the same context of Lavar ball, creating a brand for his family off of his sons name (which he contributed to though), making outlandish statements to self promote (which is what people seem to have the most problem with more than anything).... How are these two situations similar?

Did I miss where someone has: Directly threatened Lonzo and Lavar stood up for him? People are trying to tear down Lonzo's career and Lavar is defending him? I google'd (@Sampson :D ), and wasn't able to find any instances of this shit so, how are these situations similar again? :popcorn:

I have NO idea who made that comparison.
 
ESPN be on some Soap Opera/"Giiiiiiirrrrllll" shit more times than not now ah days.

Durant Moms may be cool and all, but they showcase her for a reason. One reason is because they love pushing that sassy single Black Mother stuff.

A Female Family member doesnt need to speak for the Man nor speak to the public on his behalf just to have his back. Theres other ways of showing support.

Thats one reason why I repsect LBJ Wife, all the shit that got thrown at him over his career, she never took the route that Steph Wife took and cried on Twitter and shit.

Did LBJ Mother go on a media tour defending him when he took the easy route in Miami?

Sometimes its best to stay in your lane and let things play out. All im saying...
She was busy topping off his teammates

And did you forget this moment?
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So we ALL gonna act like...

Stephen A Smith didn't previously

THREATEN her son on national television?

And also threaten to expose his former fiancee and relationship.

SAS seems to have some dirt about KD's former WNBA fiancee he keeps bringing up.

That some hoe shit by SAS.
 
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