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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 8:36pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Roland17: Mention them. Please mention 20 AA ballers that you know cannot read/write well. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 8:54pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
birdman: You are chewing water when you should actually be drinking! Out me like that? Alaye, that is some real high talk coming from you. The problem with many of you is that you choose to interpret issues from the lenses of politics. This is not a liberal or conservative issue my friend..this is a real issue that is not going away. Whether it is used as a backhand or insult to black folks, it does not negate the fact that it is a REALITY to the AA community. You are mentioning TMAC and the rest like that is the AA story when it comes to equal access to quality education and healthcare.. I asked you to prove me other wise and be careful because I am actively involved in these issues. if you follow any of my political discuss, you should know I don't align my decisions based on political divide but you obviously do and that is why you have once again generalized. Have I seen Lebron's writing on official documents? Is this a joke of some sort of what? Everyone and their mama knows Lebron is bad with written grammar, the evidence abound the internet and it has been a topic of discussion numerous times. This is not a slap on him because it is a reality in the AA community especially for those who left high school and are from certain zip codes. Speaking good English does not necessarily translate into good written grammar. What makes you think Lebron wrote the words you are alluding to by himself using his own words? Just stop it already. 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 8:55pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
birdman: Stop confusing yourself, this is how you confuse yourself. Read what you wrote and compare with what I wrote. |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 9:04pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Roland17: Grammar. You said you know 20 AA for every erudite baller. Please name just 20. 5 sef, in the NBA. We are waiting... And post Lebron's bad writing evidence. In your haste, you forgot that even in high school, students know how to write! For your info, Lebron graduated from St Vincents. Most self run businesses in Yankee only have GED equivalent of education. Its mostly conservative talk show hosts that keep spreading the myth that the average baller is under educated You dont know what you are talking about bro. Pls educate yourself |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 9:07pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Roland17: You are the one that said you know 20 for every baller. You want to tell me that in your Boston, you even know 20 african americans? Talkless of 20 per baller? But of course you know we are only talking about nba folk. So I repeat, give us some names of NBA folk, or admit you didnt know what you were talking about. Its simple really. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 9:28pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
birdman: This is why I said you should just shut it if you don't know what you are talking about because you are obviously out of your element. Last year only 18%, freaking 18% of black students in 4th grade scored proficient or above in reading. Do you know the percentage for white students? 45% freaking 45% and you are asking me to show you people? Statistics also show that the chances of a kid dropping out of school when they are unable to read by 4th grade is at 79%..freaking 79%.. So don't tell me what you absolutely have no knowledge about. remember I warned you to be careful because this is a territory I am actively involved in (primary health care and education in underserved communities). Do you want me to show you the economic distribution also? When I told you that for every TMAC/ JB you mention, I will mention 20, I was not joking. This is only for 4th graders.. 18 freaking percentage in comparison to 45%.. Please leave this conversation because you no reach at all. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/2020/06/06/how-reading-instruction-fails-black-and-brown-children/?sh=5105315b4ebe https://www.google.com/search?q=african+american+reading+test+scores+by+state&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS934US935&oq=African+american+reading+test+scores&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j33i22i29i30.15867j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 9:36pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
This guy don make my blood hot for this rubbish wen him dey CAP about AA. Dude, this is not about politics! I don't freaking care if you are a conservative or liberal. All I care is about the REALITY that you are pretending does not exist! You dey ask me to show you people.. The percentage of AA/ black students that can not read by 8th grade is at 15%. If you have deductive reasoning you will see that there is a 3% drop from 4th grade to 8th grade. What does that tell you? THEY ARE FREAKING TRENDING TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL BEFORE THE END OF HIGH SCHOOOOOL! This is not your territory guy! I don't do politics with reality/ life and death. I deal with facts, not conspiracy theories or assumptions. 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Android17: 9:39pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Roland17: Remember I said in my opinion, because it is based on how I understood him. To me, he was not talking about KG as though he was an unsuccessful bum. His HOF credentials is why his jersey is being retired, but birdman felt like a player of his status should be getting interviews on many basketball shows and his opinion should be sought after. That is how I understood his dig at him with respect to his attitude. When you asked him if that was his way of measuring success i.e doing shows, getting interviews, he accepted that there are many ways to quantify success but he was only establishing the like-ability dynamic to success. Mayors are voted right? Which means they are charismatic and likeable. Moguls are successful but what type of mogul? Dwayne Wade, Barkley, Shaq have become media moguls if you please. They might be controversial but people do like hearing their opinion etc because even with their controversy, they are like-able. Bill Russell and Lew Alcindor are people still revered even for their opinions but that is not really the case with KG even though he is rich. That does not mean I think he is not likeable FYI. I am telling you how I understood what birdman was saying. 3 Likes |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 9:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Roland17: Not what I asked for, but you know what bro, lets agree to disagree. I respect you personally, and your views,as well. To be honest this is not the way to debate this, so I will move on from this. I dont think it benefits either of us, or anyone on this thread. We are not learning anything, just trowing toxic poo around. If I have offended you, and I am sure I have with all the paragraphs, please forgive me. Life is short o, abeg. Na beg I beg o bro Roland |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 9:42pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Android17: bro, thats what I was going for. Buts lets keep the peace yall. It has degenerated and is not serving any good imo. We no need this kain wahala on tuesday. We aint even halfway into the week. I sheathe my sword. Make roland17 put down the pistol 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 9:49pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
birdman: Baba, no beef.. I hold no grudge against you. Me and you don tey for this thread and despite our differences on some topics I have an immense level of respect for you. One thing I neva want to do again on this thread is engage anyone in uncivil debates, that is why I choose my words carefully and who I banter with now. On the contrary, I have learned one or two from this debate. Forgive me also if I offended u with anything said. I no dey joke with my Boston Celtics.. #greenrunsdeep 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The NBA Begins by BlaiseBankss(m): 10:07pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
A40: Westbrook is a bad passer, yes he led the league in assists but you're forgetting he is the only player to pass over 300 turnovers last season with approx 5 turnovers per game. AD is almost never fit, before Lakers in 2020 he had missed over 100 games to injuries. That's two full seasons in a 7 year career then. Harden is more of an offensive threat than LeBron currently and Kyrie is harder to guard than AD. Nets are not elite level defense oh but they're above league average and in 7 games they'll outscore Lakers 4 times. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 10:29pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Another chapter for JR
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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 10:38pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Lol! A very JR thing to do imo |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:02am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 2:33am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Roland17: This got to be the joke of the century |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 2:51am On Aug 25, 2021 |
aliondo: Baba alleged that Rich Paul told him he was easily worth $100M if Noel hired him as his agent. Baba discharged his former agent that got him the 70M deal with the Mavs, rejected the Mavs deal and hired Rich Paul. Na the $100M deal wen Rich Paul promise am we still dey look for. Dis one na real "Village People". Dem suppose do film on top this matter.. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 2:51am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Noels is suing rich Paul |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 3:02am On Aug 25, 2021 |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:14am On Aug 25, 2021 |
birdman: Na who dey advise these people sef? I mean, nobody from his family, friends or inner circle could tell him to rethink his decision? This mistake will haunt him for the rest of his life. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 11:22am On Aug 25, 2021 |
In case y'all didn't know, the FIBA Afrobasket has kicked off. Yesterday in fact. Nigeria are currently playing Mali in their first group game. 25-10 to Nigeria, 1st quarter. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 11:25am On Aug 25, 2021 |
28-12 Nigeria. End of 1st quarter. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 11:49am On Aug 25, 2021 |
After Nigeria led by 21 points, it's now 44-43 at the half |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 12:22pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Nigeria extend the lead to 18 in the 3rd quarter. 71-53. End of 3rd quarter. |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 12:54pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
End of game. 81-73 to Nigeria. Not the cleanest of games. Too many turnovers, settling too much for jumpers, not guarding the paint well enough. Emelogu 18 pts (6 made 3s) Domingo 16 pts Utomi 15 pts We play Kenya next. |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:37pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Roland17: guys like rich paul are smooth. they know how to stroke ego well well. Then again, I think what happened to schroeder happened here as well. What was supposed to be a breakout season turned into a dud and his market value tanked. Business is business. He took a risk on himself, e no work |
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 1:37pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
steady986: thanks for the heads up! no idea at all 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 3:17pm On Aug 25, 2021 |
Guess who showed up twice in the mid-range and guess who didn't show up at all 2 Likes
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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:36am On Aug 26, 2021 |
Looks like ESPN's The Jump is being canceled. I hope Perkins gets a soft landing somewhere. Sad to see collateral damage from Rachel Nichols racist rant |
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:43am On Aug 26, 2021 |
birdman: Outside of the R. Nichols fallout, ESPN desperately needs to revamp its NBA content because it has been very poor. Over the last 5 years or more, they have struggled to come up with good shows/ contents for another sport that is not the NFL/ College Football. |
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 1:21pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
Android17: His name is Kareem Abdul jabbar 1 Like |
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 1:23pm On Aug 26, 2021 |
BlaiseBankss: Lakers and klutch, just got AD a new trainer hopefully that will help with his fitness issues |
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