Around the NBA - October 2017

The whole reason he HAS a career is because of his father. So you're saying he should speak out against his dad? Yeah that makes sense...

You seem to be REALLY emotionally invested in this argument. But bottom line, you wouldn't be so invested if it weren't for his father's mouth.

 

Oh you don't think he'd be good enough to make the league otherwise?

I've posted one post and I'm already emotionally invested? Nah. You always get worked up defending this kid.

 

You can say what you want but if his dad wasn't an asshat, he'd barely be on your radar.

 

If he was as overhyped as he is, a Laker, and a cocky, cringey, smug, ass-"rapper" that he is as well, I would have a kit of hate for him too. His dad plays a part but isn't the only reason.

 

Oh it's the main reason.

 

And therein lies our difference.

I would never use someone's parents as a reason to dislike them or root for them to fail.

 

I hope Ball has a shitty career because he is a Laker. His father being the next coming of Michael Jackson’s dad doesn’t help any.

 

Sure, but be honest and admit you probably thought that well before he was a Laker and his dad was the primary influence.

And yes @BonesJones I will defend any kid who is attacked because of their parents. They can't choose those, they must simply deal with them.

Now, that's the ONLY reason I defend him.

 

Everyone knows @dviss1 loves these kids!

 

That’s fair. His dad is a shithead wannabe cult leader, and I hope his sons can break away from that. If Laker Ball was a Blazer I’d hope he does well and also hate his fucking asshole of a father. But he’s not. He’s also a fucking Laker.

 

Being honest, I don’t hate Barron because he hasn’t had a chance to prove himself a soulless shitheel yet. I get dviss point on that regard.

 

Cult leader?? Dafuq are you talking about??

 

It’s the whole home schooling thing. He’s grooming kids under the age of consent for careers that will enrich him personally as their manager. It’s really creepy.

 

Kid can't shoot to save his life and is averaging 13.3/9.3/9

VERY small sample size, but if my PG is giving me 9+rebounds and 9 dimes a game while NOT being able to shoot.....I'll take those numbers. Oh ya, and 18 months ago he was at his HS prom. I could give a shit about his dad if he can contribute like that. As much as he has been in the spotlight, I wouldn't call him overrated quite yet. We'll see.

 

Who the fuck is Barron? Davis?

 

Do you trust the public education system?

I'd bet he doesn't. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with homeschooling your child. As a matter of fact, it's an admirable thing to do. Then you say:

"He’s grooming kids under the age of consent for careers that will enrich him personally as their manager"

You get that from homeschooling? Jesus....

 

So we have brought the Trump family, the Ball family, and the Jenner/Kardashians into our threads today. I am guilty as well and quite frankly feel a little dirty.

 

I see that sort of thing being said often, but it misses half the picture. There's potential for Lonzo's dad to be such a distraction to the team, that even if Lonzo contributes on the court, he may be a net negative. You spend enough time around the team to know the value of avoiding bulletin board material.

 

That's why you've always been such a huge Michael Carter-Williams fan, right?

 

Hm. I notice you wait until after they've just played the Clippers to respond. So 1/4 of their games have been against the toughest D in the league.

In fact, the average score against the 4 teams they've played (Denver, Minny, OKC and the Clips) is 98.75. So yes, they have scored less than they should, but actually they outscored the average against all but Minnesota. But I guess you knew that, because "they are who you thought they are".