NBA Off Topic Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

I can't speak on the reasons for him being released. It does seem like far too great of a coincidence to not be related. But I've got zero objection to releasing a player over such a petty crime. In fact I'd probably release him even quicker. Stealing just to be stealing is about as dumb as you can get. Not an NBA team's job (or any employer) to help you heal your trauma. Especially a fringe rotation guy. Nothing wrong with a team saying "we hope you get the help you need but it won't be here."

This is where I land.

Plus, if you’re going to steal something, steal something worth a damn. Not no body wash, laundry detergent BS from Target on MULTIPLE occasions. That’s struggle/broke dude behavior and he ain’t that.

And from what I read, the stuff he stole was worth like $1,000. That is stuff the team could probably provide you with for free. If he didn’t wanna be released, he also could’ve…not stolen anything. But this on him.

[jeebs9]

I didn't know there was this kind of rule

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...-banned-tattoo

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeebs9

I didn't know there was this kind of rule https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...-banned-tattoo

NBA has always taken logos seriously.

Its the other direction but remember back in the day they would fine dudes for wearing their headbands inside out so that the logo wasn't visible?

[J_Posse]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

I can't speak on the reasons for him being released. It does seem like far too great of a coincidence to not be related. But I've got zero objection to releasing a player over such a petty crime. In fact I'd probably release him even quicker. Stealing just to be stealing is about as dumb as you can get. Not an NBA team's job (or any employer) to help you heal your trauma. Especially a fringe rotation guy. Nothing wrong with a team saying "we hope you get the help you need but it won't be here."

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

This is where I land. Plus, if you’re going to steal something, steal something worth a damn. Not no body wash, laundry detergent BS from Target on MULTIPLE occasions. That’s struggle/broke dude behavior and he ain’t that. And from what I read, the stuff he stole was worth like $1,000. That is stuff the team could probably provide you with for free. If he didn’t wanna be released, he also could’ve…not stolen anything. But this on him.

People, it's called kleptomania for a reason.

Obviously, they aren't his parents but his employer, so they don't have to retain him or help deal with his issue. But, it is maddeningly hypocritical that we accept guys that commit felonies to remain a team (Miles Bridges & Draymond Green if it wasn't on an NBA court), but a petty *** theft deserves 'zero tolerance.'

Yeah, I think that **** should be the other way around, but obviously, his low standing on the team means he has to go.

Suspend the kid 'indefinitely' (maybe 12 games will do) and let the legal system take its course.

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[illwill10]

https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/stat...s69ge0d4g&s=19

That is messed up

[J_Posse]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/stat...s69ge0d4g&s=19 That is messed up

Damn. Gross.

What do we think would happen when MJ & his spin doctors have made that man the 'villian' for decades?

Pretty disgusting and sad low point for the Bulls and their fanbase.

Well, boos did die down and some began to cheer once the PA guy said she was in attendance. Still, she was clearly distraught from the initial reaction. SMDH

Those fans gotta let those fake *** (MJ & Phil created) bad feelings go and realize everyone in the organization - not just MJ alone - made that team great.

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[SmashMan]

Embarrassing. Anyone still holding onto a grudge for 25 years and 7 years after this dude died…man, grow the **** up and move the **** on. It’s just supposed to be a generic event to celebrate the team. Do some polite applause (or be silent, I guess) for ten seconds and be done with it. Booing a dead guy when his wife’s sitting there? Damn, man.

Also embarrassing (but not nearly the same level), a handful of guys were just left to be introduced as members of the 95-96 team. Steve Kerr can’t get an individual mention like everyone else and he’s sitting right there? Luc Longley flew in from wherever the hell he lives now and gets lumped into a “here are some other guys from the 90s Bulls!” moment.

This thing was cheap as hell.

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

NBA has always taken logos seriously. Its the other direction but remember back in the day they would fine dudes for wearing their headbands inside out so that the logo wasn't visible?

Oh man I totally forgot about that!!