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In light of Miles Bridges return, I will be boycotting watching the Hornets. However, stopping there would be hypocritical. Therefore, I have decided to boycott all NBA teams that have employed a player or coach with a confirmed history of domestic violence. To be clear, I’m not including dismissed cases, or rumors. I’m also not including situations that happened after a player left a team, or situations that happened after a player left a team. Also this isn’t 100% comprehensive, but enough for you to get the point. In 2001, Jason Kidd pled guilty to domestic violence. He went on to play for the Nets, Mavericks and Knicks. He also coached for the Nets, Bucks, Lakers and Mavericks. As a result, I will be boycotting these teams. In 2012, Jordan Hill pled no contest to domestic violence. He went on to play for the Lakers, Pacers, and Timberwolves. As a result, I will be boycotting these teams. In 2016, Darren Collison pled guilty to domestic violence. He went on to play for the Kings and Pacers. As a result, I will be boycotting these teams. Kobe played his entire career for the Lakers. In 2007, Ron Artest pled no contest to domestic violence. He went on to play for the Kings, Rockets, Lakers and Knicks. As a result, I will be boycotting these teams. In 2021, Jaxson Hayes was sentenced to community service for a domestic violence incident. He went onto play for the Pelicans and is now on the Lakers. I will be boycotting these teams. Hopefully, some of you can join me. These teams need to be held accountable. Also, please let me know who I’m missing.

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[–] kiwiwikikiwiwikikiwi@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I thought Chuck asking Silver that question was great. Silver was caught off guard too.

But more accountability.

[–] thatguysunny@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

bro you were not watching the hornets before lmao

[–] HoldenCooperyoutube@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I personally choose to boycott domestic violence. No more domestic violence for me

[–] soupcansam21@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Noticed you commented in the Steelers sub, so I'll assume you're a fan

Thoughts on the Big Ben allegations & why you didn't boycott them?

[–] DonutBoy182@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Bro really trying to virtue signal when NBA is in bed with China

[–] Arooooooooooooooo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You should boycott this sub too.

[–] BiggieMcDubs@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Please let us all know when you stop your boycott. Or don’t.

[–] Mechaultima@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yep you’re absolutely right and it seems Professor Charles Xavier doesn’t care at all.

[–] Acrobatic-Reaction-7@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This isn’t an NBA problem dude, to my knowledge both the MLB and the NFL have a much much worse DV problem.

[–] CyborgKrieger@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Eh I've interacted with too many student athletes to be surprised by anything they do. Ignoring the players' transgressions is an unfortunate reality of being a sports fan, sadly. All you can do is root for your team despite the bad apples and definitely not waste a second of your life doing free PR for rich human garbage that wouldn't cross the street to piss on you if you were on fire.

[–] buzzcitybonehead@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Collison also later played for the Lakers. They have a lot of names on your list and I’m glad they’ve caught flack for it

[–] ProvocativeHotTakes@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Lol so you refuse to not watch horrendous basketball be played. Bravo to you brave sir you are an inspiration to me

[–] Goatlikejordan@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You were never watching the hornets to begin with

[–] ForneauCosmique@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] ngh7b9@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

People going to come at me but since when did we as a society say that people who have committed violent crimes can’t work? If you don’t like that he’s working shouldn’t he instead be incarcerated? But then isn’t society mad about black incarceration rates? So don’t send to jail but don’t let work either, make them be homeless? I’m really confused by all this.

[–] Crisis-Counselor@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

If you’re boycotting the NBA then fuck it be consistent and boycott every sport and pretty much every movie and tv show as well and might as well get rid of a good chunk of your music collection. And also don’t be friends with any firefighters or cops or men in general.

DV is a problem everywhere unfortunately. Your cause is noble but you’ll find yourself at a point where you won’t be able to do anything. Shit is really real out here. Buckle up homie you’re gonna be living in a box far away from society soon

[–] kzapwn@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Jeff Taylor another hornet

[–] BcuzRacecar@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Is it just domestic violence or, like what is the line of boycotting. Sexual assault, dui, reckless driving, medical fraud, drugs, guns...

[–] muddyklux@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

What about grocery stores, banks, gas stations, etc. They are everywhere. All employed