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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Converse Anthony's deal is probably is bigger money-wise because he was a bigger name when they were drafted. Wade's Converse gear is probably in all the same places though because it's Nike backed. I bet it's selling pretty well too. |
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Didnt know that Nike bought Converse, but the DWade shoe is still the only one at all that you see on the shelfs... |
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NFL is different. Football is a collision sport and having attitude and violence is just part of the game. Mardy Collins is just about as much to blame as any of the players, though. It doesn't matter if your team is down by 100, you don't throw a guy down by the neck and not expect to get tempers flaring. |
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Basketball is often stereotyped as 'thuggish' more often than football... however that label is thrown around constantly with Da U, especially in light of their fight. I remember similar comments after SC & UCLA got into a 'woofing' match during a timeout.
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Football players cover their bodies in standard uniforms. Distinguishing uniform parts or taking off your helmet is illegal. Physicality is praised and part of the sport (even a little 'chippiness' is part of the war). Honestly, basketball doesn't have the same outlet for aggression and 'chippiness' as hockey and football... and so their blowups are treated as bigger deals. Quote:
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I wouldn't stereotype Bball players because they are black and have visable tattoos......there are alot of black pro athletes and they have tattoos...and most of them aren't "thugs"....How many black baseball players you see acting like that???? And in football???? (although football has some exceptions, and I won't name names, T.O.).....hell I'm a PA-C (physician assistant) and I see patients all day long...and I have visible tattoos...I don't thing people look at me any different because I act professional...its all how you handle yourself.....And my point is that NBA players DON'T handle themselves (majority of them) in a professional manner....They are "thugs" that came off the streets and don't really know anything else....They have been taught how to somewhat be professional but they will always be "thugs"...and when things go down like what happened tonight you see that....to alot of the NBA players Bball isn't just a "game" is a game of the streets. And you can see that in their expressions on the court sometimes.....IMHO....
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Why are athletes above the law? When is one of these sports brawls going to end in criminal charges? I started wondering about this during the Miami brawl when Reddick was swinging his helmet around. But seriously, if it isn't in the rules of the game and is an intentional act I think charges should be brought, if only to send the message that these people are supposed to be playing games. If you want to fight, take up boxing.
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The last time this happened it sparked copycat brawls in college and even high school games!
How long will it take for the NBA to seriously address this? I'll bet within a week we see copycat brawls. |
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Carmelo Anthony showed how spineless he truly is...slap and run.
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At least the ref did something right.. throw all ten out of the game. Now for the NBA to show some backbone and punish as required. It is time to end this BS. |
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plain and simple, carmelo ruined it for himself. He had a career season going for himself and he probly just ruined his season with a nasty bitch slap.
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Do baseball players get labeled 'thugs' when there are bench clearing brawls? It doesn't seem like it.
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The word "thug" is one of the most overused and misunderstood labels...however, it is also exploited to generate interest whether it be positive or negative.
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