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I love how candid and honest Scottie and MJ are. Straight alpha
Scottie funny and goofy as hell
Scottie funny and goofy as hell
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Yup. Many millennials do not know who Dr.J even is, nor how he carried himself not only as an athlete, but as a Black man as well. Big fro, Black schoolyard game, defying that of the NBA and their old school regimented style of play. Doc was that dude.
Muhammad Ali also had a ton of children by different women. However, both Dr.J and Muhammad Ali never, ever, shrunk in the spotlight when it came to the subject of Blackness and the socio political aspirations of such. Jordan failed miserably. Since I am not a conformist of the Abrahamic faiths, I do not believe in “cheating” as some sort of moral barometer anyway. Marriage as a concept has been used, misused, as some sort of measure of character by those from the Abrahamic faiths. Marriage was created in order to exchange property, of which women were considered. That said, anyone who participates through the law of marriage in according to those faiths, are already committing abuse. So, yeah, there is major irony in what you’ve presented as a point of fact, that somehow the flawed character of Jordan, is somehow equal to that of men who stood for the greater cause, outside of themselves...... you also know Dr. J cheated on his wife and beat on her sever times?? NOBODY is perfect. Separate the professional/talent and personal life of these people.
If you had to idolize and mimic every trait of your favorite athlete or entertainer, more often than not, you’re going to indulge in some BAD behavior.
Dr. j wasn’t perfect. Read his autobiography. I respect someone like Jordan who SHOWS you who he is from jump. Than someone who fakes it forever, until being exposed.
Again, Dr. J beat and cheated on his wife. Everyone has skeletons
Muhammad Ali also had a ton of children by different women. However, both Dr.J and Muhammad Ali never, ever, shrunk in the spotlight when it came to the subject of Blackness and the socio political aspirations of such. Jordan failed miserably. Since I am not a conformist of the Abrahamic faiths, I do not believe in “cheating” as some sort of moral barometer anyway. Marriage as a concept has been used, misused, as some sort of measure of character by those from the Abrahamic faiths. Marriage was created in order to exchange property, of which women were considered. That said, anyone who participates through the law of marriage in according to those faiths, are already committing abuse. So, yeah, there is major irony in what you’ve presented as a point of fact, that somehow the flawed character of Jordan, is somehow equal to that of men who stood for the greater cause, outside of themselves.
Being a non conformist in the early seventies made you political. The Afro at that time was a sign of resistance. Doc embraced that and quite a few other things. His look and pro black actions were a political statement, action. Understanding that time, is worth the research. The beginnings of the Black Power movement.Dr J?
What political movement was he in?
Jordan a STUNNER. Red Range Rover with TWO TREY license plate???
Being a non conformist in the early seventies made you political. The Afro at that time was a sign of resistance. Doc embraced that and quite a few other things. His look and pro black actions were a political statement, action. Understanding that time, is worth the research. The beginnings of the Black Power movement.
So Dr. J was more pro-black than MJ because he had a fro when afros were more popular?Being a non conformist in the early seventies made you political. The Afro at that time was a sign of resistance. Doc embraced that and quite a few other things. His look and pro black actions were a political statement, action. Understanding that time, is worth the research. The beginnings of the Black Power movement.
I agree with this, I don't think MJ isn't nearly as conscious as Ali, LBJ, Wade, Jim Brown, etc. But that goes back to people just being different and focusing on different things. His interests we're about being the best athlete in his sport and gambling. I do wish he would have stood up for more issues such as the LA riots/Rodney King, shared experiences of inequality, etc. But I also believe that in the 90s, the media didn't ask athletes about politics compared the 70s and 2010s. Even in the 2000s, there wasn't much dialogue on this manner when it comes to reporters asking athletes racial issues or incidences on news.Mike is from that time though. He lived this. Could he have done more to speak about plights in the black community and build more toward progressive opportunities for us, yeah of course no doubt about it. But I’m not mad that he took the neutral route. Doors could’ve closed on him really fast and muted his opportunity to ever have a stance. Mike a wild boy, he’s the bruhs. He knows how to have a good time. He’s not as clean as Jackie or an Ali or even a Lebron. He has some sketchy things around him that he got a pass on because he had a great marketing and image team around him. Media already was trying to catch him slipping. Those Atlantic station trips, court testimonies about owing shady cats money, his pops more than mysterious death and his 1st retirement (suspension) don’t get glossed over if he started speaking up. He settled for only being the best basketball player ever and depending on who you ask, the biggest fashion icon of the 20th century, nothing more. That’s good in my book
If that is all you got from what was posted? I do not know what to tell you.So Dr. J was more pro-black than MJ because he had a fro when afros were more popular?
Being a non conformist in the early seventies made you political. The Afro at that time was a sign of resistance. Doc embraced that and quite a few other things. His look and pro black actions were a political statement, action. Understanding that time, is worth the research. The beginnings of the Black Power movement.
If that is all you got from what was posted? I do not know what to tell you.
You mentioned that him having a fro and "pro black actions" made him political. You didn't divulge on any other details besides him having a fro. I don't know what to tell you if you'd think that I could get more out of your post.Being a non conformist in the early seventies made you political. The Afro at that time was a sign of resistance. Doc embraced that and quite a few other things. His look and pro black actions were a political statement, action. Understanding that time, is worth the research. The beginnings of the Black Power movement.
That does not sound like it is my problem, to be quite honest.You mentioned that him having a fro and "pro black actions" made him political. You didn't divulge on any other details besides him having a fro. I don't know what to tell you if you'd think that I could get more out of your post.
Especially THAT colorway. It’s my favorite one along with the Melo version2s are SO UNDERRATED!!!