2kool4skool
Posts: 1,804
Nov 2, 2012 12:13am
So you think the reason there aren't more white people taking the NBA by storm is because they don't play a style of play that "sells tickets?" Not because they lack talent?WebFire;1310291 wrote:Actually, I think whites can do just fine, but they don't play it the same. And it doesn't sell tickets, and that's why the NBA is predominantly black.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 2, 2012 1:26am
LOL!2kool4skool;1310369 wrote:So you think the reason there aren't more white people taking the NBA by storm is because they don't play a style of play that "sells tickets?" Not because they lack talent?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 2, 2012 8:28am
I'll take a black guy over a white guy in basketball any day of the week.
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Gblock
Nov 2, 2012 8:33am
I know tons of black guys who couldnt hit the 10/100 free throws let alone dribble
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 2, 2012 8:36am
And I know 1000x as many white guys who can't even hold a basketball.Gblock;1310431 wrote:I know tons of black guys who couldnt hit the 10/100 free throws let alone dribble
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 2, 2012 8:38am
My only problem playing pick up hoops with black people is they never pass the ball which is the biggest reason I hate Allen Iverson because he ruined pick up basketball with his incessant need to chuck up shots that rarely went in.
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Nov 2, 2012 10:10am
The Cavs have 5 whites on their roster, plus Varejao ............. uh oh
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Nov 2, 2012 2:30pm
Eh, maybe not exactly what I meant. But "white guy basketball" has a better chance of succeeding in college than the NBA. White guys would grind it out, play defense, and execute boring offenses.2kool4skool;1310369 wrote:So you think the reason there aren't more white people taking the NBA by storm is because they don't play a style of play that "sells tickets?" Not because they lack talent?
You know, the stereotypical stuff.
I guess my point was that 5 good white basketball players can play just as well as 5 black basketball players. But the style is very different. You don't think the NBA would be boring if it was mostly white guys?
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 2, 2012 4:09pm
I think this has far more to do with cultural race roles than it does actual skin color.WebFire;1310625 wrote:Eh, maybe not exactly what I meant. But "white guy basketball" has a better chance of succeeding in college than the NBA. White guys would grind it out, play defense, and execute boring offenses.
You know, the stereotypical stuff.
I guess my point was that 5 good white basketball players can play just as well as 5 black basketball players. But the style is very different. You don't think the NBA would be boring if it was mostly white guys?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Nov 2, 2012 4:22pm
You sure?O-Trap;1310700 wrote:I think this has far more to do with cultural race roles than it does actual skin color.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 2, 2012 4:36pm
WebFire;1310707 wrote:You sure?
Not sure where you're going with that, but yes.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Nov 2, 2012 4:44pm
White men can't jump. Skin color.O-Trap;1310712 wrote:Not sure where you're going with that, but yes.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Nov 2, 2012 4:45pm
But seriously, I don't think the reason matters. I don't think people would flock to arenas around the country to see team of Johns Stocktons play basketball like they would Lebrons.O-Trap;1310712 wrote:Not sure where you're going with that, but yes.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Nov 2, 2012 4:47pm
I agree, but I think part of the reason John Stocktons play like John Stockton is because of the roles ascribed to white basketball players growing up.WebFire;1310721 wrote:But seriously, I don't think the reason matters. I don't think people would flock to arenas around the country to see team of Johns Stocktons play basketball like they would Lebrons.