OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: MARCH 2023

I can get you in Nets too . For free.

 

Yeah that is a real possibility. When a guy like that says "Ahh Fuck it! Lets go to the bar" it can become a bad situation pretty quick. It certainly did a number of times when I was 23. I didn't have millions in the bank either.

 

That’s a well-crafted PR statement by his team, I’ll say that much.

 

I'm an older guy. I just don't get the constant jaded outlook by mots people these days? I did way worse than that in my day. He's a young star in the league. This is slap on the wrist worthy IMO.
He had a gun. I had lots of guns. He was drinking at a club. I drank at lots of clubs. He's letting off some steam. I let off plenty of steam. It ended up on video. THERE WAS NEVER VIDEO when i was his age thank the lord all-DOG-ly.
I don't know this kid. Maybe he's a real ass and doesn't deserve any respect? Maybe he's really just a decent guy that had a bad couple weeks? Who am i to judge really?

 

Mavs vs Phoenix and KD/Kyrie face off! Is this prime time television?

 

I’m watching it. Been fighting a head chest cold and I’m on the couch anyway. Might as well.

 

Suns with a bunch of weapons.

 

That's like Hitler weighing in on Kim Jong-un's leadership skills.

 

just like Morant

 

So because I went to clubs and partied when I was younger I'm now Hitler? Hoping that was just a joke. I'm going to take it as such.
Here's my point.
If I was put under the microscope millennial's are under this day and age it would have been a tough thing for me to get through. At least I understand that.
I'm going to hold my judgement and hope he meant what he said and will be better in the future.

 

I don’t think it’s surprising that Nike and all his brand partners expect him to not flash guns around on IG Live. He made a bargain when he signed those contracts that he’s an ambassador for those brands. That means conducting himself in a certain way. Don’t want the shoe deal? Cool. There are a ton of other players that I’m sure would jump at the chance to have their own shoe.

 

You weren’t a public figure, someone that kids buy jerseys of and look up to. No one was expecting you to act a certain way.

 

I can agree with you here. If I'm spending Millions on a player to represent my brand yes then i can make those judgmental decisions.
I was just saying I'm not willing to judge him about that at this point. Now If the situations continue then obviously there is more to it.

 

I was nothing to compare to a player like Ja Morant but I was enough of one that if things had gotten out it would have cost me plenty and there were a lot of people it would have hurt.
Yes plenty of people expected me to act a certain way.

 

Exponential difference here, but ok.

 

I get your point and it's a fair stance, I just hope he stops digging. If it is a drug or alcohol issue, he better hope his bottom doesn't drop out as he's on a playoff run. Gotta question his judgement and character. I'll give him credit if he does turn things around, but right now I wouldn't want him anywhere near an organization I'm a fan of.

 

So, you're saying it's blind luck that things didn't turn out really bad for you and those around you, and yet you don't see reason to judge others for behaving similarly?

 

Look at the Superstars in the Mavs vs Suns game. Damn, so jealous that Dame don’t have any help.

 

If the Suns and Mavs play again in the playoffs it’s going to be fun to watch.

 

I’m saying what I said.
It was a mistake and he needs to be better but I’m unwilling to judge him at this point.