2013-2014 NBA Thread - IND @ WAS and OKC @ LAC on ESPN

[CP1708]

mike always avoided these issues. it was all about money. if he spoke out, nike wouldnt be too happy. he could have easily fixed some of the problems if he just spoke up.

Wrong.

People been killing people for thousands of years. Mike saying something does, NOTHING.

People kill over shoes, land, drugs, greed, lust, race, pride, stupidity, cars, food, fear, money......

It will never, ever stop. Mike, or anybody else can't stop it.

 

[NickFolarin]

So let me get this straight.

Y'all seriously don't think if Michael Jordan didn't want his shoes made with sweatshop labor or have the releases literally end lives he couldn't do something about if he wanted to?

No. They would say "Thanks for the concern, but no thanks." He has no LEGAL say!!! Jordan Retro and Sigs will continue to be made with or without MJ on board.

 

[noblekane]

Where the hell am i?

 

[licensed to ball]

This thread went from engaging and informative to extremely uncomfortable quickly.

Really unnecessary statements being made by some people.

 

[noblekane]

Anyone think the Mavs take 3-1 against the Spurs tonight?
They got a lot of momentum now

No i think the mavs get blown out today

 

[SneakerProSr.]

mike always avoided these issues. it was all about money. if he spoke out, nike wouldnt be too happy. he could have easily fixed some of the problems if he just spoke up.

I am never posting on NT again if y'all are gonna have this Jewish witch hunt.

Y'all remember how that ended last time?



Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.

mike always avoided these issues. it was all about money. if he spoke out, nike wouldnt be too happy. he could have easily fixed some of the problems if he just spoke up.

Wrong.

People been killing people for thousands of years. Mike saying something does, NOTHING.

People kill over shoes, land, drugs, greed, lust, race, pride, stupidity, cars, food, fear, money......

It will never, ever stop. Mike, or anybody else can't stop it.

Based on this logic he shouldn't have said anything about Donald T.

 

[blastercombo]

"All Jewish people are money grubbing, racist bastards.

You heard Donald Sterling and you see how he lives his life.

Because all he's like that they are ALL are like that."



SneakerPro You're a racist and should be banned for good.

 

[NickFolarin]

Back to the playoffs........ REGGIE JACKSON DA GAWD!!!!!! 

 

[Bert.]

He ain't sign no lifetime contract.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbad...michael-jordan-still-earns-80-million-a-year/

The Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, is responsible for the vast majority of MJ’s earnings. Jordan partnered with Nike after being drafted by the Bulls out of North Carolina in 1984. The original five-year deal was worth $500,000 annually, plus royalties. The terms of Jordan’s current deal with Nike are a closely guarded secret, but royalties now generate more than $60 million annually for MJ, according to sources.

Ummm....Yes he does...

So let me get this straight.

Y'all seriously don't think if Michael Jordan didn't want his shoes made with sweatshop labor or have the releases literally end lives he couldn't do something about if he wanted to?

no he couldnt, he doesnt own Jordan brand

the profit margins wouldnt be as high.

would be stupid and a waste

 

[tomdiginson]

Wrong.

People been killing people for thousands of years. Mike saying something does, NOTHING.

People kill over shoes, land, drugs, greed, lust, race, pride, stupidity, cars, food, fear, money......

It will never, ever stop. Mike, or anybody else can't stop it.

This. I don't know what dudes think Jordan will say that will stop people from killing people over shoes.

 

[krazy88s]

Weirdest NBA post season ever.

 

[CP1708]

Based on this logic he shouldn't have said anything about Donald T.

Stop being stupid.

Killing can't, and never will be stopped.

Racism CAN be stopped, and has improved from 50+ years ago.

It can't be stopped overnight, but it CAN be stopped over time.


People killing other people has gone on for thousands of years, it will never be stopped, no matter who speaks up. These are not like minded issues.

 

[Peep Game]

Am I in General?

 

[SneakerProSr.]

Chris Webber and Shaq all gave up on their big money shoe contracts.

Yall really mean to tell me if Michael Jordan denounced Jordan Brand and made a public statement about why people specfically Black people shouldn't buy the shoes people would still keep buying them at the current rate?

 

[datznasty]

Hypothetically, he could demand they release greater quantities. Didn't he (or someone) finally get Nike to change release days from Friday to Saturday because kids were skipping school? at acting like he is totally powerless and Nike wouldn't heed anything he says. It is correct that he has typically remained very apolitical on any issues so as not to affect his bottom line potentilaly by alienating a portion of his customer base who might disagree with him. Tiger as well

 

[aepps20]

Just like racism and bigotry have no place in the NBA they have no place on NT or this thread.

 

[jumpmanfromdabay]

The Ignorance in this thread is at an all time high.

 

[SneakerProSr.]

Hypothetically, he could demand they release greater quantities. Didn't he (or someone) finally get Nike to change release days from Friday to Saturday because kids were skipping school? at acting like he is totally powerless and Nike wouldn't heed anything he says. It is correct that he has typically remained very apolitical on any issues

Got to keep getting them checks.

 

[fourtyeight48]

What can Jordan do to stop the violence for the Jordan releases?

Only way is if they stop selling the shoes which won't happen.

Remove MJ logo from the sneakers and that first pair will be most hyped release.

 

[yallayalla]

welp

 

[Peep Game]

how did i miss this last night?

I bet his own teammates even looked at him sideways after that.
He'll always be remembered for this and nothing else

 

[don ramon]

 

[dman14]

so...if mj said he didnt want anything to do with the brand if they dont do ..... they wouldnt make any changes? i know he wouldnt do it because nike pays him very well. but to say mj has no voice is absurd. if he want j's to be priced at 80$ and release in higher qtys so they are more affordable and easier to purchase you think that doesnt help solve some of the chaos from release dates? dudes aint killing over for some adidas superstars as much as j's

 

[monstar]

Reggie Jackson putting pressure on the Thunder with his play this season and post season.

Gon be Reggie vs Russell before you know it and they will have to decide the GM for OKC is loving life lol.

Could yo imagine if OKC kept Green and not picked up perkins they would be so deadly

 

[shatterkneesinc]

something smells fishy about magic potentially buying the clippers