If Bronny James was Marvin Harrison Jr. or Shaduer, people would respect it more

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Even if that same nepotism is hurting other black people? Got it.

This is why black people need to start developing class consciousness because we really think the wins of the black elite are ours even though we are in the same predicament as before.
Which is it: nepotism with black people happens at a class that most black people are not at, or nepotism is taking jobs from black people who weren't in the position to get said jobs in the first place?


Were talking about athletes, musicians, comedians, etc. This is just a frivolous comvo about frivolous people. Nepotism in local government? Cool, that's a real discussion. Nepotism in any facet that concerns us besides what's on prime time TV? Sure.
 

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nikka was at a hbcu tho. Shoulda been a for home conclusion he was starting just off chemistry with his dad
So was Trav. And nobody questioned the shyt. My point is that he was talented and you could see the shyt. Even when he was at JSU. Folks was acting like he wasn’t nice and was only starting because his dad. And nah. He’s like that
 

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Which is it: nepotism with black people happens at a class that most black people are not at, or nepotism is taking jobs from black people who weren't in the position to get said jobs in the first place?
I was clear, bro.

Nepotism benefits a certain class of person and hurts everyone else. Bronny James should not have been drafted and has no resume for it, yet he has an NBA contract.

There were other prospects—black prospects—more deserving of that pick than him. That’s how hurts people.

And it’s not just entertainers. This happens in nearly every field.
 

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u sound crazy as hell. bronny has NEVER dominated on any level of basketball in his life. and that's despite him having EVERY advantage in training, nutrition and coaching. not to mention him him having his dad teach him the game since he was a little kid. so far in his career, he's been all hype and very little substance behind it.

if he cannot dominate in high school, I HIGHLY doubt he's gonna even be serviceable in the NBA.

I consider him a late bloomer. Had he been 1 year back and never had the heart issue he’d have been dominating his senior year in highschool let’s say this past season

The whole USC season was doomed from the beginning because he never got a fair shot

College isn’t for everyone
 

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I clearly said eye test spoke volumes. But since yall only know stat sheets:mjlol:

Meanwhile you the one came in dikkeating Thanasis.
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"Bu bu but he made it on his own,leave him alone:damn:"


Ive proven my point already. Thanasis is in the league right now because of his brother. And arguably got drafted because of his brother. But fact is,not a single one of you clowns will stand up and say he deserves his job RIGHT NOW. Which is the same thing yall bytching about with Bronny. I dare you to say Thannasis would be on the Bucks if not for Giannis. If you wont,might as well stfu:mjlol:
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No you didn't. You moved the goalposts and then started to prove your own point which doesnt make sense. There is no logical link between people saying Giannis had promise and Thanasis being drafted because of his brother.


At the time of Knicks - another team - taking Thanasis, his brother just finished rookie season and was averaging under 10ppg.


At the time of Lakers picking Bronny LeBron is one of the most famous athletes let alone ball players in the world. And also playing for Lakers. Also Rich Paul had to cos play Joe Pesci and threaten other teams to not take Bronny.


You're stupid for even trying to argue this bird brain shyt.

A guy with promise who worked just a year in corporate after graduating college doesn't even get to practice nepotism. No one cares what he thinks. No one is accommodating or appeasing him. Especially on another company.

Same here.

Thanasis wasn't a product of nepotism. Bronny was.
 

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I did. You aren’t a deep enough thinker to understand it.
Whatever nikka

"There are 58 draft picks :sadbron:"

And your goofy ass can't name 20 of them without Google. But but but what about the other black prospects, nikka shut your Gerber Baby ass up. Yall really bytching about the 55th pick in the worst draft in years.
 

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I am curious how Summer League goes for Bronny.

Because even though Bronny didnt deserve to be a McDonalds All American. He still was 4th in scoring and led both teams in assists. He didnt deserve to be at the Hoop Summit, but he he still was the 6th best scorer and even outscored the #1 pick. Based on the practices it at least looked like he belonged out there. Not great, but not totally outclassed either. Terrible HS class though.

He was awful in one combine scrimmage, but I think led the next game in scoring or at least got interviewed.

At USC all his flaws were exposed and he clearly lacks the handle to be "good". However, the summer league should tell the tale for now at least. If he looks clearly outmatched in terms of finding ways to score and, dribble he'll be blasted. If his "good defense" looks bad then its going to be a long difficult process for him to not be viewed as a joke.

We can question LeBron getting him there. But they cant hide him in summer league, G league or the league. Either he'll belong or he'll not.

If he looks like he belongs the narrative will flip to he just had his development messed up with the heart attack. If he's awful its the obvious about a 6'2" guard who cant playmake/create his own shot predictably being terrible.

1st game against the top guard in the class Reed Sheppard.
 
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I've said it b4 but Patrick Beverly is who Bronny should pattern his game after as an NBA player. It's a realistic expectation and it'll keep him in the league after his father retires.

I was thinking the same thing but Par Bev was dominant as a PG in HS and college. Hopefully Bronny can find his way in the NBA. He has the athleticism at the least.
 

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Let’s go wit teams only being interested because of Lebron. Wasn’t it him that said he’d go anywhere Bronny is drafted? So strong arming is when teams believe exactly what Lebron himself said and try to throw their team in the hat?

You dont gotta cap. Some cacs will strongarm a black man in business without a second thought so why not celebrate Lebron/Klutch beating them at their own game rather than lying and saying that they weren’t playing at all? Or that the owners started first? I even clown LeMedia and him planting analyst/commentator plants in media to big him up but I also understand that teams did and do that as well. So he’s playing the same game they do the only problem him playing the same game often hurts his peers, teammates, or predecessors.

I gave you the out to salute them for playing the game in their favor. I even think that every man should slide their children in the most advantageous position they can. But pretending they’re not doing it? Cap
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Lebron saying he wants to play with his son isnt strong arming anyone. He also said that playing with his son is HIS dream not Bronny's dream. He also changed his mind and said playing with his son isnt a priority because it may not be what Bronny wants. So when you mention what he said take it all into consideration not just the parts that are convenient for you. Until this point no one is strong armed. Strong arming doesnt occur until you try to force him to come to your team by drafting bronny to make him come to your team.
 

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It’s a 55th pick man in the NBA. Lakers ain’t never gave a fukk about no 2nd round picks. They can hire who want to hire to play basketball. It’s entertainment not engineering.

With this type of logic, NBA teams should/would just draft ANYBODY in the 2nd round for whatever potential extra engagement they'd get.

Do you really think that 2nd round picks are so worthless that the Knicks would/should draft Kai Cenat?



even in MLB you didn't see these absurd ass picks until the 30th round.
 

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With this type of logic, NBA teams should/would just draft ANYBODY in the 2nd round for whatever potential extra engagement they'd get.

Do you really think that 2nd round picks are so worthless that the Knicks would/should draft Kai Cenat?



even in MLB you didn't see these absurd ass picks until the 30th round.

These picks don’t last in the league man. Yall tripping over a non issue and losing your mind with extreme examples. Stop being miserable people man
 

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Some anti-LeBron mod gave me a warning for this post.:dead:
I mean, it’s an absurd post. It’s not like you got a warning for saying LeBron is just as good or better than Jordan. It wasn’t a standard LeBron Vs XYZ bball post. Claiming he advanced the black race for practicing nepotism that ultimately doesn’t positively effect the average black person, is wild. Like this was some civil rights move from LBJ. :dead:
 

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Yeah, you obviously don't know ball.

Giannis wasn't strong arming anybody into drafting his brother while averaging 6 points a game, genius. :comeon:

I question if you idiots even know what "nepotism" means.

Nepotism isn't people seeing that you have a talented brother & hoping you have the same talent.

That's actually common sense to assume that 2 people with the same parents & background would share some of the same talent

ESPECIALLY since Thanasis is a pretty accomplished player in Europe, who won MVPs and championships over there.

Now, you can arguing that Giannis is CURRENTLY in his current position as one of the greatest players ever is keeping his brother in the league, fine, but Thanassis EARNED his spot in the league with a resume that's not that different than the countless White boys who get drafted from Europe after being MVPs and All-Star game MVPs in those leagues.

PLUS, he's 6'8" and a freak athlete, himself.

Bronny was meh in high-school, mediocre in college, and is only 6'1".

There is no comparison.


So you basically agree,but just lack the ability to read.

"So acting like he got it all off purely the grind is kindve false. Giannis is literally being called a rookie sensation here. Which means Thanasis couldve easily been drafted off "pedigree" like many players are. So do I have a real issue with drafting the son of the arguable goat(to some people,not me) based on pedigree?"


"Ive proven my point already. Thanasis is in the league right now because of his brother. And arguably got drafted because of his brother."


Now this is you humbly agreeing:respect:


"Nepotism isn't people seeing that you have a talented brother & hoping you have the same talent. "


No shyt,thats called scouting. But Giannis could technically still be the reason Thanasis was drafted. Because scouts were hoping he had the same talent as his brother. So acting like he earned his way in completely on his own merit isnt neccesssrily the truth. He couldve been drafted due to pedigree.




"Now, you can arguing that Giannis is CURRENTLY in his current position as one of the greatest players ever is keeping his brother in the league, fine, "


Arguably:mjlol:? So is this not nepotism? For those who need the definition

"Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or friends in an occupation or field. "





So basically Thanasis RIGHT NOW is benefitting from nepotism just like Bronny is. And according to YOU,good scouting and common sense

"That's actually common sense to assume that 2 people with the same parents & background would share some of the same talent"-The Amerikkkan Idol


So assuming shared parents might grant two siblings the same talent is common sense. But assuming the son of one of the greatest basketball players of all time,could have some of the same talent, Or could hit a growth spurt because his FATHER won the genetic lottery is not common sense? Thats greater common sense than what you said was common sense:mjlol:
 

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Ive proved my point,Bronny is Thanasis in a nutshell.


Drafted because of what his father did,like Thanasis was arguably drafted because of what Giannis was showing potential wise.

Drafted because just like Giannis,Bronny could potentiallt grow another 3 inches due to genetic pedigree.


The difference? Thanasis is a confirmed flop and is kept around by Giannis. Bronny was bought in due to nepotism,PLUS pedigree,and hoping those genetics kick in. Yall just cant seem to grasp this because Bronny hasnt actually hit the size and height of his father yet. At pick 55 its not the worst gamble to make for a variety of reasons. The potential for upside is there. But if not he will be there strictly to motivate Lebron like Thanasis is:mjlol:
 
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