MJ: "The kids today, they are being given things that they haven’t earned

[bball_1523]

Re: MJ: "The kids today, they are being given things that they haven’t earned

Oh, I definitely understand that.

But I think that attitude starts in these kids at a young age. I think a good example is the Maurice Clarett situation. The kid was spoiled and had everything handed to him his whole life w. no consequences.

Obviously NBA players aren't going out committing felonies like Clarett, but spoiled, pampered athletes who have everything handed to them on a silver platter are being done a huge disservice.

I think you are right somewhat. These kids in the AAU are spoiled with top notch equipment, and in one sense it makes them feel special and on top so they don't have to work as hard to earn it. Now is it a direct influence on their behavior as athletes, probably not, but it has to somewhat influence them.

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Re: MJ: "The kids today, they are being given things that they haven’t earned

I think the aau kids earned that cheap nike junk including jordans sneakers.
There given up there summer break to travel and be zoo animals for bball boosters, recruiters and pedophiles. (im exaggerating a bit)

These clothes are easy write offs for nike but the Respect and Millions bum NBA players get is crazy, when they get it on potential and not play.

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Re: MJ: "The kids today, they are being given things that they haven’t earned

I think you are right somewhat. These kids in the AAU are spoiled with top notch equipment, and in one sense it makes them feel special and on top so they don't have to work as hard to earn it. Now is it a direct influence on their behavior as athletes, probably not, but it has to somewhat influence them.

I disagree. What you are talking about is a small minority of AAU teams, that gets these huge nike and adidas sponsers. So making it seem like kids that are playing AAU, are spoiled from perks you think they might get is totally on the contrary. I think AAU gets a bad rap from these crooked coaches, that try to give these kids money, that it puts a stain on the whole oraganization. I deeply appreciated AAU, for giving me and alot of other players, the exsposure from colleges that i didn't get, when i played on my high school team.

[CMH]

Re: MJ: "The kids today, they are being given things that they haven’t earned

Yup, with MJ contributing to the problem since he paid for all of it.

I see where you are getting at, but I just have a hard time agreeing 100%. I agree a bit, but still can't get that extra out.

Some kids don't have a lot of anything in life. Sometimes it's a nice thing to get them that nice uniform to make them feel important and appreciated.

But, perhaps a player like Jordan should make sure to preach to them the reasoning behind the uniform. It shouldn't be because you need to look good. It's because I want to reward you for your HARDWORK and DEDICATION to the sport and game.

Punishment should come with it as well. If the team has a bad nut that decides fighting is the way to play the game then the uniforms should be stripped.

They probably don't need 400 dollars worth of apparel on, but I can appreciate it if the right message is being sent to them along with that apparel.

It all comes down to how kids are taught to appreciate what they are given.