NBPA: Orlando Magic donation to GOP/Ron DeSantis doesn’t represent player views

OkcSinceSGA · Post #1 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:43 pm

This seems like a bit of an overreach to me. The team supported player protests. It let them express their views during uneasy times. But because of where they donated, it’s problematic? Why do they even need to make a statement? If the donation was to the current admin or Gavin Newsom, would they release a statement?

Ckay · Post #2 » by **Ckay** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:47 pm

Did Jonathan Isaac match?

It's just too funny.

Read on Twitter

Chuck Everett · Post #3 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:50 pm

Yawn. Such a nothing burger.

ishoy123 · Post #4 » by **ishoy123** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:51 pm

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liquidswords · Post #5 » by **liquidswords** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:52 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:Yawn. Such a nothing burger.

Is it though? He's objectively ruining that state lol

liquidswords · Post #6 » by **liquidswords** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:52 pm

Things I've learned about RealGMers 2020-2023 - Lots of right wing nut jobs.

Refrain from posting off-topic insults, as they do not promote healthy discussions.
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OkcSinceSGA · Post #7 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:54 pm

liquidswords wrote:Things I've learned about RealGMers 2020-2023 - Lots of right wing nut jobs.

People that disagree with me = nut job conspiracy theorists. Seems like a super nuanced, well thought out view from a perfectly unbiased individual.

KembaWalker · Post #8 » by **KembaWalker** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:56 pm

just because there are two sides doesn't mean both sides are valid or deserve respect. Just because NBA team supported players protesting for BLM/Kenosha/George Floyd or anything else that is preaching equality and justice doesn't mean players need to support the team owners right to donate to proud racists and MAGA scum.

Strike: Derailing/Political Baiting

DavidSterned · Post #9 » by **DavidSterned** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:58 pm

OP, can you find other examples of teams (not individual owners) making direct campaign contributions? It doesn't seem like common practice.

Chuck Everett · Post #10 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 7:59 pm

liquidswords wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Yawn. Such a nothing burger.

Is it though? He's objectively ruining that state lol

The Devos family have been donating to ring wing candidates since they've owned the Magic. This isn't worth getting upset over. Most of the NBA owners support/vote republican. It's not like I'm going to stop watching NBA basketball because of it. I simply do not care.

liquidswords · Post #11 » by **liquidswords** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:02 pm

OkcSinceSGA wrote:
liquidswords wrote:Things I've learned about RealGMers 2020-2023 - Lots of right wing nut jobs.

People that disagree with me = nut job conspiracy theorists. Seems like a super nuanced, well thought out view from a perfectly unbiased individual.

Its not that at all - I'm a centrist. The problem is when people go "oh i can't imagine why its such a big deal" when the candidate is the 2nd most polarizing figure (shrouded in controversy) on the right. Like get a clue.

iLLmatic860 · Post #12 » by **iLLmatic860** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:03 pm

Never understand why people choose sides , both left and right are so full of ****. Politics is all about brainwashing so they can get a vote. Last good prez we had was Obama

liquidswords · Post #13 » by **liquidswords** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:06 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:
liquidswords wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Yawn. Such a nothing burger.

Is it though? He's objectively ruining that state lol

The Devos family have been donating to ring wing candidates since they've owned the Magic. This isn't worth getting upset over. Most of the NBA owners support/vote republican. It's not like I'm going to stop watching NBA basketball because of it. I simply do not care.

and the reality is that there are a select few politicians that are going to bring noise with your support. De Santis is one of them. So they should be prepared for people to be upset.

dirkforpres · Post #14 » by **dirkforpres** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:07 pm

iLLmatic860 wrote:Never understand why people choose sides , both left and right are so full of ****. Politics is all about brainwashing so they can get a vote. Last good prez we had was Obama

Who's gonna tell him?

Tor_Raps · Post #15 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:08 pm

iLLmatic860 wrote:Never understand why people choose sides , both left and right are so full of ****. Politics is all about brainwashing so they can get a vote. Last good prez we had was Obama

For real. Punt 99% of all politicians to the moon.

iLLmatic860 · Post #16 » by **iLLmatic860** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:09 pm

dirkforpres wrote:
iLLmatic860 wrote:Never understand why people choose sides , both left and right are so full of ****. Politics is all about brainwashing so they can get a vote. Last good prez we had was Obama

Who's gonna tell him?

tell me what?

Post #17 » by **floppymoose** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:15 pm

But it does represent the recent Orlando tradition of backing a losing team.

DavidSterned · Post #18 » by **DavidSterned** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:15 pm

iLLmatic860 wrote:
dirkforpres wrote:
iLLmatic860 wrote:Never understand why people choose sides , both left and right are so full of ****. Politics is all about brainwashing so they can get a vote. Last good prez we had was Obama

Who's gonna tell him?

tell me what?

You have some broccoli in your teeth.

Saints14 · Post #19 » by **Saints14** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:21 pm

The DeVos family can donate however they want personally but if the donation is from *the organization* I'd expect players to feel a certain way about it. I'm not comfortable with an organization making any political donation, personally

xdrta+ · Post #20 » by **xdrta+** » Thu Aug 3, 2023 8:26 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:
liquidswords wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Yawn. Such a nothing burger.

Is it though? He's objectively ruining that state lol

The Devos family have been donating to ring wing candidates since they've owned the Magic. This isn't worth getting upset over. Most of the NBA owners support/vote republican. It's not like I'm going to stop watching NBA basketball because of it. I simply do not care.

So why didn't they simply donate for themselves, instead of it sounding like the Magic team donated?