LOS LAKERS, LOS SPURS, LOS WTF

[sp6r=underrated]

I think the NBA Latino Heritage campaign is a good idea. From a business perspective it makes sense because Latinos are the largest growing part of the population. From a political perspective I like it as a push-back against the nativists. El Heat, Los Bulls will help sell jerseys and makes relative sense because neither team name is Spanish in origin.

But it doesn't make sense for the Spurs or Lakers to become the Los Spurs or Los Lakers. Instead their jerseys should just read San Antonio or Los Angeles. Nothing pushes back more against the reactionary elements by showing that two of America largest cities were founded by Latinos. After all Anglos wouldn't call Saint Anthony San Antonio or City of Angels Los Angeles.

[Dagameplaya PnG]

Have you los your mind?

[Heat3]

The Lakers jersey normally says "Lakers" in front, not "Los Angeles". All they are doing is translating the name, not changing to completely new jersey. Same with the others.

[Jazza2319]

i've never actually seen anybody wear a latino jersey

[pavementplmokn]

I totally agree, OP.

[RaisingArizona]

I think it's just to generate more revenue from the Hispanic community.


Also, In before LOS lock

[Mule Tears]

It makes sense for Los Heat, since half of Cuba's population lives there.

It makes sense for San Antonio, since Mexico is a bordering state.

It makes sense for the Lakers, since ____________

Got me.

[jeff1624]

I think it's just to generate more revenue from the Hispanic community.


Also, In before El lock

Fixed

[Gongxi]

It makes sense for Los Heat, since half of Cuba's population lives there.

It makes sense for San Antonio, since Mexico is a bordering state.

It makes sense for the Lakers, since ____________

Got me.

???? Am I getting whooshed or...?

[raptrocious]

can the hispanic people even afford it? i am mexican and replica jerseys are expensive.

[illiance]

I think it's just to generate more revenue from the Hispanic community.


Also, In before El lock

Fixed

[Gongxi]

can the hispanic people even afford it? i am mexican and replica jerseys are expensive.

Shockingly, Hispanic people have jobs, too. I know, I was shocked to find it out, but they've started letting them into colleges and whatnot. I think we'll all be eating tacos and salsa in 50 years!!!

[harold lewis]

can the hispanic people even afford it? i am mexican and replica jerseys are expensive.

True but how many folks in the ghetto have new Jordans on every year.

People will find money for things they like.

[LascelleL]

It makes sense for Los Heat, since half of Cuba's population lives there.

It makes sense for San Antonio, since Mexico is a bordering state.

It makes sense for the Lakers, since ____________

Got me.

You realize Los Angeles has a very LARGE Latino population right?

[jeff1624]

can the hispanic people even afford it? i am mexican and replica jerseys are expensive.

It's not even that,, it looks like a knock off.. I'd rather buy the original version.

[Gongxi]

It makes sense for Los Heat, since half of Cuba's population lives there.

It makes sense for San Antonio, since Mexico is a bordering state.

It makes sense for the Lakers, since ____________

Got me.

You realize Los Angeles has a very LARGE Latino population right?

And "Mexico is a bordering state" to California anyway. And Mexico is actually a little closer to LA than it is SA.

[mid-post]

Why isn't it "El Heat?" They aren't normally called the miami heats, so...

[bruddahmanmatt]

Why isn't it "El Heat?" They aren't normally called the miami heats, so...

It is "El Heat". Are you not watching the game?

[Hunter103]

Why isn't it "El Heat?" They aren't normally called the miami heats, so...

It's still plural, like "moose" I guess...

[dyukcs]

Why isn't it "El Heat?" They aren't normally called the miami heats, so...

They turned down my suggestion of 'El Heato Miamio'.