I didnt say it should be well received, it just doesnt outweigh everything else.
I dont expect Jazz fans to be mature, especially when it comes with an athlete who was outspoken about racism.
Donovan Mitchell - CRT and Off Court Racial Issues were Draining
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I dont expect Jazz fans to be mature, especially when it comes with an athlete who was outspoken about racism.
I don't expect any fanbase to be "mature," especially when a guy literally said "“For me, it’s just understanding, at the end of the day, they’re kind of the reason I’m in (insert current city player plays for). They did a great job in the playoff series, so, I’m thankful."
And the latter part of your post is exactly what Donovan wants to steer toward. No. I’m not cheering for him to prove how not racist we are when he acted like a clown on multiple accounts.
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So we don’t look racist. That’s essentially the Donovan angle here.
RobDMB
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It seems to me that Utah and Salt Lake City could never have appealed to Donovan. He wants the people that look like him to be around him. Apparently 20,000 adoring fans (White, Black, Hispanic or otherwise) in the arena, and celebrity status in a place where he is nearly universally loved isn't enough. The fact of the matter is that life is full of difficult moments, and he didn't want to do that unless he had a larger black poplulation. Actually kinda sounds racist if you ask me.
Because it is, even though no one wants to say it. Donovan blatantly said he chose kids based off race to invite to games. That’s fine, it is racism, and he is a racist. See the thing about racism is, it won’t ever go away, so long as anyone treats others differently….because of race. If one of your primary concerns is the race of the people cheering for you…you’re probably a racist. None of us were quite the right color to be cheering for Donovan….in his own words. I know I know, some of you will indirectly say “this racism is okay”…..no….no it’s not.
The majority group in this country cannot treat another group as "other" for 400 years, then claim reverse racism when they stick together. Honestly, white people that think they know better than minorities what racism is frustrate me to no end. Listen and learn.
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I get drained from the lack of diversity in UTA, and I work from home and barely leave the house. Doing this on larger scale must be incredibly frustrating. Probably the most frustrating thing about it is that when someone like Donovan says there’s a problem and shared his experience, it’s just dismissed. A mix between “get over it” and “it happens other places too”.
This always happens when there’s talks a player wanting to play in Utah or lack thereof. People just can’t fathom that Utah is not the best place to be for a young black man. It doesn’t matter if you’re and NBA player or just a normal office job worker. If you’re POC you will have extra difficulties in UTA.
When it comes to these issues don’t be a Quin Snyder. If a real problem is presented, the answer is to listen and address it. You can’t just say “how dare you” and keep running into a wall.
This always happens when there’s talks a player wanting to play in Utah or lack thereof. People just can’t fathom that Utah is not the best place to be for a young black man. It doesn’t matter if you’re and NBA player or just a normal office job worker. If you’re POC you will have extra difficulties in UTA.
When it comes to these issues don’t be a Quin Snyder. If a real problem is presented, the answer is to listen and address it. You can’t just say “how dare you” and keep running into a wall.