Donovan Mitchell - CRT and Off Court Racial Issues were Draining

[YoungJefe]

What a giant load of bull. We aren't any different than any other city so to say it was draining is just stupid. I guess it wouldn't have been draining in other cities where rioters were burning down city blocks and crime and drugs were leading to thousands of people being shot every year.

No but most the fan base got very racist when he stopped coming to summer BBQ. I’m sure Donovan felt like the main dude on “Get Out” thankfully he did and now he’s thriving

 

[One Brow]

Yeah, sorry JazzGal, racism is racism. There’s no good brand of it. And he’s absolutely racist. Like I said, some of you would run in to sugar coat, but it’s what it is….racism from a racist. I’ll say it’s racism when you know….it blatantly is.

Countering racism is not racism, and accepting racism without fighting it is not a solution to racism.

 

[LogGrad98]

Racism - the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.

Bigotry - obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.

Prejudice - preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Descrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability

So I can say I am not bigoted, I hate everyone equally.

 

[Doc Cherno]

Man, this thread has me blocking fools like Kessler. The first sign of racism is always lack of empathy. If your first reaction is knee jerk blubbering to make yourself feel better with a bunch of “but…but…but” you’ve got some work to do on yourself. Get it done before Christmas if you can. Kudos to those pushing back on the latent racism.

 

[silesian]

1. A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

2. the systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, economic, and political advantage of another

An African American can be racist under definition 1 but not under 2.

It truly is a semantic issue.

The arguments for donovan being racist under definition 1 are lame, since he never expressed or implied that his race was superior.

 

[outerspacefan]

DM was one of the greatest players to ever wear a Jazz uni, and he was an absolute pro from day 1 to the last day, and he brought joy to us when moron GH shoot us in the back tryin' to send us down spiraling to oblivion, and because whatever we think he is his own guy and he's a truly family dude, and because he was a good role model for kids, and.... for sure that's more than enough for me to cheer him and wish him and his family well.

 

[One Brow]

My ONLY beef with this is that things seemed to be painted as ALL instead of some.

I read it as being about 'more', not 'all'.

 

[One Brow]

You blind morons ...

People are complicated, and often feel/express conflicting emotions at the same time or nearly the same time. Some simple-minded nimrods take this as disingenuousness, as opposed to normal human behavior.

 

[One Brow]

Why don’t you just simply address what I said. Did he ask Ainge to stay? Or was it such taxing he’ll he’s so happy to be out? Weird he’d ask for another year of that.

Why not both?

 

[One Brow]

1. A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

2. the systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, economic, and political advantage of another

An African American can be racist under definition 1 but not under 2.

If you like, I can list several black people that are racist under definition 2.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Adams isn’t just “some state rep” he’s a senator. He’s the majority leader of the Senate. I can definitely see why his comments irked Mitchell.

I also recognize selfish basketball. Those last two years were filled with bad selfish Shots, neglecting teammates (like Rudy), and zero defense.

I hope Mitchell has a long career. I think he’s a pretty good person. I truly wish him the best. I wished things had worked out. That core of Rudy, Jingles, and Mitchell were not only fun to watch but good for the community. I think he was a real advocate for the community. But I’m also glad he has moved on.

 

[Hearsky]

Countering racism is not racism, and accepting racism without fighting it is not a solution to racism.

Racism is so American, that when you protest it, people think you are protesting America. Let that sink in.