Should Jerry West turn over the NBA Logo to Kobe?

[Ni Da Ye]

To a rapist? Nah.

So mod can say something like this, but a ban will be issued to a nobody account for the same comment?

Huh? If anyone is getting banned for this it's news to me.

They shouldn't be banned. But some Lakers mods will not agree with you.

[ILikeLollies]

Yeah. He was truly a star amongst stars. and he also had the most (4x) along with Bob Pettit.

It’s simply tragic and his impact on the game deserves the notoriety of association.

Notoriety and association are the key words here.

People aren't thinking straight.

[ReasonablySober]

So mod can say something like this, but a ban will be issued to a nobody account for the same comment?

Huh? If anyone is getting banned for this it's news to me.

They shouldn't be banned. But some Lakers mods will not agree with you.

That's ridiculous.

[shakes0]

To a rapist? Nah.

So mod can say something like this, but a ban will be issued to a nobody account for the same comment?

Huh? If anyone is getting banned for this it's news to me. This is part of his legacy. He settled for $2.5 million in a civil suit in a sexual assault case.

No, being incorrectly called a rapist is not part of his legacy. The criminal case was dropped and they settled the civil suit without any admission of guilt.

If you're not going to show any class and respect for the recently deceased, at least show some respect for the criminal laws and due process of this country.

Pathetic.

[ReasonablySober]

So mod can say something like this, but a ban will be issued to a nobody account for the same comment?

Huh? If anyone is getting banned for this it's news to me. This is part of his legacy. He settled for $2.5 million in a civil suit in a sexual assault case.

No, being incorrectly called a rapist is not part of his legacy. The criminal case was dropped and they settled the civil suit without any admission of guilt.

If you're not going to show any class and respect for the recently deceased, at least show some respect for the criminal laws and due process of this country.

Pathetic.

Nah, I'll go on considering him a rapist.

[shakes0]

Huh? If anyone is getting banned for this it's news to me. This is part of his legacy. He settled for $2.5 million in a civil suit in a sexual assault case.

No, being incorrectly called a rapist is not part of his legacy. The criminal case was dropped and they settled the civil suit without any admission of guilt.

If you're not going to show any class and respect for the recently deceased, at least show some respect for the criminal laws and due process of this country.

Pathetic.

Nah, I'll go on considering him a rapist.

if he was still alive and you existence registered more than a bug on his windshield he could sue you for libel and take all your assets which I assume is about $10.

[ReasonablySober]

No, being incorrectly called a rapist is not part of his legacy. The criminal case was dropped and they settled the civil suit without any admission of guilt.

If you're not going to show any class and respect for the recently deceased, at least show some respect for the criminal laws and due process of this country.

Pathetic.

Nah, I'll go on considering him a rapist.

if he was still alive and you existence registered more than a bug on his windshield he could sue you for libel and take all your assets which I assume is about $10.

Okay!

[Harcore Fenton Mun]

I mean, you can debate what you want to call it. They found DNA, that part isn't in question.

[SWYM]

NBA should complete the year with a temporary Kobe logo and commemorate the yearly anniversary with aforementioned logo but permanent Kobe logo? No, that's reserved for MJ

[Childs]

No

[Sublime187]

To a rapist? Nah.

Put some respect on his name mofo.

[ReasonablySober]

To a rapist? Nah.

Put some respect on his name mofo.

On a rapists'? Nah.

[ReasonablySober]

Reporters and Activists Are Being Harassed for Saying Kobe Bryant Was Credibly Accused of Rape

He was an incredible player and also credibly accused of rape. Both of those things can be true.

[Sublime187]

Reporters and Activists Are Being Harassed for Saying Kobe Bryant Was Credibly Accused of Rape

He was an incredible player and also credibly accused of rape. Both of those things can be true.

So, the subject hasn't been brought up consistently in a few years and now that he dies is the time to call him a rapist? Yea, great reasoning there. Let us not act like we are all squeaky clean. I don't think you would want yours or a family members faults discussed immediately after passing.

[ReasonablySober]

Reporters and Activists Are Being Harassed for Saying Kobe Bryant Was Credibly Accused of Rape

He was an incredible player and also credibly accused of rape. Both of those things can be true.

So, the subject hasn't been brought up consistently in a few years and now that he dies is the time to call him a rapist? Yea, great reasoning there. Let us not act like we are all squeaky clean. I don't think you would want yours or a family members faults discussed immediately after passing.

What's Cosby's legacy? Great comedian? Or someone who raped a bunch of women?

[dho4ever]

Reporters and Activists Are Being Harassed for Saying Kobe Bryant Was Credibly Accused of Rape

He was an incredible player and also credibly accused of rape. Both of those things can be true.

So, the subject hasn't been brought up consistently in a few years and now that he dies is the time to call him a rapist? Yea, great reasoning there. Let us not act like we are all squeaky clean. I don't think you would want yours or a family members faults discussed immediately after passing.

What's Cosby's legacy? Great comedian? Or someone who raped a bunch of women?

There is a pretty significant difference here between Cosby and Kobe. The comparison here is not fair.

EDIT:

So I think this is important and since this is not going to be discussed further.

I rather not make another post about it, but Bill Cosby is a criminal and multi-offender. He drugged his victims and raped them over a span of multiple decades and many victims. He had the intent of doing something wrong before it happened. This is proven very clearly by the fact that he roofied his victims. Terrible person. Undisputed.

I'm not condoning what Kobe did. He clearly misinterpreted consent and the consequences followed afterwards. But its very clear this does not define entirely who Kobe is since unlike Cosby:

He apologized and admitted to wrong doing.
He was not found guilty in court.
We never heard him do anything like this again.

Again, I'm not condoning Kobe's behavior in the case. But the equivalency of him to a serial rapist is clearly unfair.

And to be honest, I'm not even a fan of Kobe in regards to his basketball ability.

[ReasonablySober]

I'm not gonna discuss it anymore. Carry on.

[agkagk]

for all those who had to google what hes talking about (like me)....

https://www.logodesignlove.com/nba-logo-jerry-west

my response, is Yup!

its due for a more modern take anyways..... And for everyone saying it’s reserved for Jordan.

You’re probably right, but it will never happen as long as Jordan brand exists. Even if it didn’t, his round melon is to distinguishable. It has to represent all players, hence why it’s so generic looking,

[GordanFreeman]

I mean, you can debate what you want to call it. They found DNA, that part isn't in question.

Yes and Kobe's defense was that it was consensual. The lady also admitted to lying to the police, was wearing underwear that contained a Caucasian man's semen and pubic hair and didn't testify in court.

[Parasite]

*eye roll*