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Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:43 am
by Charlie Smithy!
But...according to Lon Babby they weren't!
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:32 pm
by Furlanfufi
The Bucks are boycotting game 5 because of the shooting of Jacob Blake
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:48 pm
by specialsauce
Furlanfufi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:32 pm
The Bucks are boycotting game 5 because of the shooting of Jacob Blake
Wow.
I’m not sure what difference it will make, but that is a statement.
Will they forfeit game 5? Or is it just postponed?
If it’s just postponed, I don’t see how it makes any impact or puts any pressure on Milwaukee’s owner to use his position to influence change.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:55 pm
by Furlanfufi
It seems it's gonna happen on the Lakers game also
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:57 pm
by Mori Chu
Wow. Big statement by the players. I wonder if it will have an impact. Will it get people to pay attention? Bold and courageous move by the players, at the very least.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:58 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
They should stop playing. Unfortunately, racists don't care much for the NBA.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:59 pm
by Mori Chu
Mori Chu wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:08 am
My quick playoff predictions, with the usual caveat that I'm horrible at predictions:
First round:
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Pacers over Heat in 7 <==
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NAILED IT
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:01 pm
by Indy
Furlanfufi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:32 pm
The Bucks are boycotting game 5 because of the shooting of Jacob Blake
I think it is as much about the handling of the aftermath as it is the shooting. Especially what happened last night.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:12 pm
by In2ition
Are the Playoffs going to be cancelled all together?
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:21 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
I'm not sure how that would work. How much money would the players be giving up?
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:24 pm
by In2ition
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:21 pm
I'm not sure how that would work. How much money would the players be giving up?
Wouldn't be just Playoff money? About the same amount that the non-playoff teams are giving up, no?
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:28 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
Yeah but this is a bit different since it would affect the revenue of the entire league.
Surely the NBA wouldn't fine every player for each game they sit out, but it's like borderline self immolation.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:31 pm
by Indy
With how well the bubble is doing, I can't think of a better platform. I mean, what good is it to have messages on the backs of the jersey or written on the floor if you don't live it.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:34 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
I agree, but I also think boycotting is sending a good message.
The problem with this situation is knowing when it's acceptable to start playing again because there won't be a clearly defined turning point.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:02 pm
by SunsRIt
specialsauce wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:48 pm
Furlanfufi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:32 pm
The Bucks are boycotting game 5 because of the shooting of Jacob Blake
Wow.
I’m not sure what difference it will make, but that is a statement.
Will they forfeit game 5? Or is it just postponed?
If it’s just postponed, I don’t see how it makes any impact or puts any pressure on Milwaukee’s owner to use his position to influence change.
The Bucks should forfeit the game. Plain and simple.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:20 pm
by Superbone
In2ition wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:40 am
Indy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:16 am
It was pretty clear to me his last step was unnatural and intentional.
Yeah, with his history, I can't give him the benefit of the doubt. This is the type of thing that doesn't happen, when coming up to guard someone. If it was a bang bang play where someone was stepping back as they don't see a person or if someone was making a move to the basket, you could see how it would be unintentional. This wasn't like that at all. He knew exactly where he was.
He needs to be suspended for this in my opinion.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:24 pm
by Superbone
Indy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:31 pm
With how well the bubble is doing, I can't think of a better platform. I mean, what good is it to have messages on the backs of the jersey or written on the floor if you don't live it.
Yep, like FVV said, you've got to put your balls on the line.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:38 pm
by Indy
Kenny walks off the set in solidarity with the players. Nice move.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:39 pm
by Indy
Superbone wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:24 pm
Indy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:31 pm
With how well the bubble is doing, I can't think of a better platform. I mean, what good is it to have messages on the backs of the jersey or written on the floor if you don't live it.
Yep, like FVV said, you've got to put your balls on the line.
exactly. Makes what Kaepernick did FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY really stand out. Talk about putting your balls on the line.
Re: NBA Playoffs 2020
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 4:11 pm
by Indy