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Response to Auggie (Original post)

walkingman

(8,354 posts)
2. Maybe it's changed ( I haven't attended a game in a while) but it happens everywhere.
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 09:23 AM
Jun 2022

Especially at college games. And remember the f-word is not as offensive as it once was or at least not to me.

edited to add - Celtics in 7 🏀🏀

Auggie

(31,803 posts)
4. I'll agree it's not as offensive as years ago ...
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 10:42 AM
Jun 2022

my objection is the sportsmanship example it sets, especially when heard by children.

A "DRAAAAY-mond" chant would suffice.

brush

(57,601 posts)
3. The Celtics had their chance to seize control of the series but...
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 09:51 AM
Jun 2022

Curry would not be denied. Now the Boston fans know it's advantage Warriors as they'll probably win in SF on Sunday and will then have two chances for the fourth win and another championship.

Auggie

(31,803 posts)
6. So sad. Thanks for the link
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 11:23 AM
Jun 2022

Boston has a history: Red Sox were the last baseball team to integrate.

IMO though its unlikely the chants targeted at Green and Curry were racially motivated.

usonian

(13,880 posts)
7. Agree, this incident was just lack of class.
Sat Jun 11, 2022, 11:42 AM
Jun 2022

The article says that there were 15 Black players in the NBA at the time.
What a mind-blowing thought.

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