Kyrie Calls out Boston for Being Racist

[Prokorov]

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Boston fans are obviously triggered and attacking Kyrie, but honestly they need to get over being dumped by him and just acknowledge its a real thing. I lived their for the past 20 years. I went to a million games across college/pro sports. I moved within the city. Suburbs 5 times. Its not some conspiracy by Kyrie and he is FAR from the first person to point it out. It is a diverse city in a lot of places, but there is a stronghold of racism still, which doesn't just stop with its residents... I pointed ALL of this out on the GB/Celtics forum and got banned from both despite making clear, concise arguments with references.

1) The Boston Globe's 'spotlight' unit did a series/investigation into racism in Boston.
https://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/boston-racism-image-reality/
This was not some independent journalism, this wasn't some hack on twitter, this was a 100+ year old newspaper with award winning journalists

2) more players have publicly come out in the media and made comments about Boston/Boston fans being racist (no other city besides chicago had more then 1).

Marcus Smart: “I yell out the window,” Smart recalled. “ ‘Excuse me, ma’am, you better get out of the street before you and your son get hit. Cars are coming. I don’t want you to get hit.’

“As soon as I said that, she looked at me – as she is wearing a No. 4, green with the white outline Celtics jersey – and told me, ‘F— you, you f—ing n—–.’ People that actually heard her were stunned. They’re like, ‘That’s Marcus Smart.

Demarcus Cousins called the N-word by a celtics fan during a game:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2828454-report-celtics-fan-banned-for-calling-warriors-demarcus-cousins-n-word

Adam Jones: “A disrespectful fan threw a bag of peanuts at me,” Jones said. “I was called the N-word a handful of times tonight. Thanks. Pretty awesome.”

Tori Hunter: "Hate to hear about the racial slurs thrown at @SimplyAJ10 in Fenway. Unfortunately, it has happened to me and others in the game." (Hunter had a no-trade to the redsox because of its racism)

CC Sabathia: "“I’ve never been called the n-word” anywhere but in Boston, he told the news organization. “Even shagging in the outfield before the game sometimes you get it.”"

Dee Brown (former celtic): "“We were living in Framingham when I was a player. I went to buy a house about five blocks away …. The neighbors said they didn’t want any blacks to move into the house.”"

Tommy Harper (The Red Sox player and later a coach): complained about the team segregating spring training meals and the racial slurs he heard from fans and people who were part of the Red Sox organization. “They called it Red Sox Nation,’’ Harper once told Newsweek, “but it was never my nation.’’

Many others too, i wont quote their since it makes it makes it a target for a straw man cause they "are yankees" or "that was the 50's-60s" but Bill Russell, Jo-jo White, KC Jones, Winfield, Rickey Henderson, Dave Justice, Sheffield...

Bottom line... nothing Kyrie said was inaccurate. He hopes is sticks to basketball, he knows he is getting boo'd but especially in this climate doesnt want to here racist garbage. (somehow this is controversial or too much to ask?!?). Andrews asked him about it, he said he isnt the first to bring this up... as shown above that could not be more accurate.

EDIT: Marcus Smart backs up Kyrie

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[Prokorov]

Lets also not forget Jackie MacMullin telling Kyrie he is the owners property:

https://brobible.com/sports/article/espns-jackie-macmullan-kyrie-irving-property/#:~:text=Sports-,ESPN's%20Jackie%20MacMullan%20Under%20Fire%20For%20Saying%20Kyrie%20Irving%20Is,Because%20They%20Pay%20Him%20Millions&text=Kyrie%20Irving's%20mysterious%20absence%20from,may%20have%20gone%20too%20far.

[Papi_swav]

lol yea that's Boston for you, they have a well known history. It's just so funny how these Saltic fans be trying to deny this fact but there is just so much evidence on this. I hope Kyrie drop 50 on them

[Prokorov]

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[MrDollarBills]

As I said in the other thread, the fact that people are more upset for Kyrie saying that he hopes things don't devolve into racial slurs instead of condemning the fact that this is actually something he really has to worry about is very telling.

Boo Kyrie all you want. Say that he sucks, he thinks that the earth is flat and that his sneakers are too bright. Whastever. But every fan in both fanbases should be united in condemning ANY fan who either says racial remarks or wishes harm against Kyrie. And clearly, based on some of these reactions, we aren't, and it's sad.

How are you going to get mad at Kyrie for saying what he said? It's not a secret.



Now I want to be clear, I'm not going to sit here and call all Celtics fans racist. They aren't. But when you have people calling Kyrie scum, or wishing violence against him (see the post game thread on the Celtics forum) for airing a concern about being called racial slurs in a game that is going to be hostile, some of these folks clearly aren't concerned with being apart of the solution either.

I can't fathom how any rational human being, meaning people who aren't racist as all hell, doesn't agree with Irving in saying that it sticks to basketball? That's what we'd all want right?

[truth18]

Check out our Post Game and trade thread for some classic Boston racism.

[MrDollarBills]

More examples of Celtic fans calling for violence against Kyrie:

Forget winning or losing, Nets will win and sweep. We all knew that going into the series with Brown and a hobbled RWill.

The real question is will anyone on the team lay out Kyrie during game 3 for his comments? Also anyone opposed to it.

I say someone should lay him out, 80s style like McHale on Rambus. It’s been challenging for the Celtics to sign top free agents over the years, a false accusation like that doesn’t help. That comment was made with the intent to hurt Boston sports.

I doubt anyone on the Celtics will lay him out. Danny not only has built a short team but a soft one. Smart is our only tough guy. The rest or soft and the type of players that help the opponents up during a playoff game. Not singling our RWill. That goes for every current Celtic outside of Smart. Last year at least we had Kanter too.

I don't actually think someone should lay him out (at least not 80s style...that's assault these days). But the thought makes me smile.

These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

[return2glory]

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Forget winning or losing, Nets will win and sweep. We all knew that going into the series with Brown and a hobbled RWill.

The real question is will anyone on the team lay out Kyrie during game 3 for his comments? Also anyone opposed to it.

I say someone should lay him out, 80s style like McHale on Rambus. It’s been challenging for the Celtics to sign top free agents over the years, a false accusation like that doesn’t help. That comment was made with the intent to hurt Boston sports.

I doubt anyone on the Celtics will lay him out. Danny not only has built a short team but a soft one. Smart is our only tough guy. The rest or soft and the type of players that help the opponents up during a playoff game. Not singling our RWill. That goes for every current Celtic outside of Smart. Last year at least we had Kanter too.

I don't actually think someone should lay him out (at least not 80s style...that's assault these days). But the thought makes me smile.

These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

I don’t need to explain myself to you. But since you’re either slow or jump to conclusions, I will break it down.

This isn’t about racism. This is another Kyrie move. Consider the source. You won’t because your a Nets fan.

When Perkins says he never experienced any racism in his 8.5 years in Boston nor did any of his teammates, I believe Perkins. When KG said he loved his time in Boston and wished he played there sooner, I believe him over this moron.

Racism exists everywhere. It sucks but it does. For him to try to talk **** about Boston is more about him getting booed before or after his comments. He is an entitled person that always tries to make controversial.

I’m from L.A.. Lebron faces racism here. It sucks like I said but it happens everywhere. When Kyrie says that, he has an agenda and an intent to harm Boston just like he tried when he destroyed team chemistry in his short time with the Celtics. For that, someone on the Celtics needs to lay him on his ass. Not because it’s an act of violence, because it’s a playoff game and he is making bs comments for attention and an intent to talk **** about Boston. His teammates disliked him here.

If anyone else but Kyrie made those comments, it would be more believable.

[MrDollarBills]

More examples of Celtic fans calling for violence against Kyrie:

I don't actually think someone should lay him out (at least not 80s style...that's assault these days). But the thought makes me smile.

These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

I don’t need to explain myself to you. But since you’re either slow or jump to conclusions, I will break it down.

This isn’t about racism. This is another Kyrie move. Consider the source. You won’t because your a Nets fan.

When Perkins says he never experienced any racism in his 8.5 years in Boston nor did any of his teammates, I believe Perkins. When KG said he loved his time in Boston and wished he played there sooner, I believe him over this moron.

Racism exists everywhere. It sucks but it does. For him to try to talk **** about Boston is more about him getting booed before or after his comments. He is an entitled person that always tries to make controversial.

First of all, clown, my point wasn't about racism. It's about you and other piece of **** Celtic fans calling for violence against Kyrie because he dared to tell you ass holes to not hurl racial slurs at him on Friday. What the **** is wrong with you, idiot?? You want someone to get hurt because of that???

and also, stop cherry picking:

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/10/20/players-tribune-article-marcus-smart/

BOSTON (CBS) – Celtics guard Marcus Smart is speaking out about the racism he’s faced in Boston.

Smart said the incident that has stuck with him the most happened right outside TD Garden when he saw a white woman crossing the street with her young son against the light.

In a column published in the Players’ Tribune, Smart said he realized something bad was about to happen so he “yelled to her, politely.” The response, Smart recalled, was a series of profanity-laced comments that included a racial slur.

Smart said “For a second it was like I couldn’t breathe … And in an instant I was made to feel less than human.”

Smart said he still thinks about that incident and it reminds him that racism is taught.

You're gonna call Marcus Smart a liar too??

I'm not saying this about all Boston fans, but guys like you who call for violence against Kyrie because he doesn't want to get called the N Word by your ilk are a serious part of the problem, and you also have serious mental issues.

I can't wait til the day Tatum and Brown bail on you **** ers. Then you'll see.

[MrDollarBills]

I’m from L.A.. Lebron faces racism here. It sucks like I said but it happens everywhere. When Kyrie says that, he has an agenda and an intent to harm Boston just like he tried when he destroyed team chemistry in his short time with the Celtics. For that, someone on the Celtics needs to lay him on his ass. Not because it’s an act of violence, because it’s a playoff game and he is making bs comments for attention and an intent to talk **** about Boston. His teammates disliked him here.

If anyone else but Kyrie made those comments, it would be more believable.

You literally want someone to hurt him because he hurt your feelings. You are such a bitch it isn't even funny.

And sure, his teammates disliked him






Nah. It's all you and the rest of your fanbase who has issues with him. Every time we play against you guys his former teammates show him love and respect.

Sorry Kyrie hurt your feelings, but I highly doubt Robert Williams or Marcus Smart are going to commit violence against him on your behalf.

[return2glory]

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These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

I don’t need to explain myself to you. But since you’re either slow or jump to conclusions, I will break it down.

This isn’t about racism. This is another Kyrie move. Consider the source. You won’t because your a Nets fan.

When Perkins says he never experienced any racism in his 8.5 years in Boston nor did any of his teammates, I believe Perkins. When KG said he loved his time in Boston and wished he played there sooner, I believe him over this moron.

Racism exists everywhere. It sucks but it does. For him to try to talk **** about Boston is more about him getting booed before or after his comments. He is an entitled person that always tries to make controversial.

First of all, clown, my point wasn't about racism. It's about you and other piece of **** Celtic fans calling for violence against Kyrie because he dared to tell you ass holes to not hurl racial slurs at him on Friday. What the **** is wrong with you, idiot?? You want someone to get hurt because of that???

and also, stop cherry picking:

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/10/20/players-tribune-article-marcus-smart/

BOSTON (CBS) – Celtics guard Marcus Smart is speaking out about the racism he’s faced in Boston.

Smart said the incident that has stuck with him the most happened right outside TD Garden when he saw a white woman crossing the street with her young son against the light.

In a column published in the Players’ Tribune, Smart said he realized something bad was about to happen so he “yelled to her, politely.” The response, Smart recalled, was a series of profanity-laced comments that included a racial slur.

Smart said “For a second it was like I couldn’t breathe … And in an instant I was made to feel less than human.”

Smart said he still thinks about that incident and it reminds him that racism is taught.

You're gonna call Marcus Smart a liar too??

I'm not saying this about all Boston fans, but guys like you who call for violence against Kyrie because he doesn't want to get called the N Word by your ilk are a serious part of the problem, and you also have serious mental issues. You're a piece of ****.

I can't wait til the day Tatum and Brown bail on you **** ers. Then you'll see.

You sound like a racist when you loop in a group aka Celtic fans. And what’s up with all the name calling? You sound tough behind your phone.

Say things things to me face to face. You’re soft like Kyrie. Go back to your own message board.

You sound crazy dude. Calm the f down.

[return2glory]

I’m from L.A.. Lebron faces racism here. It sucks like I said but it happens everywhere. When Kyrie says that, he has an agenda and an intent to harm Boston just like he tried when he destroyed team chemistry in his short time with the Celtics. For that, someone on the Celtics needs to lay him on his ass. Not because it’s an act of violence, because it’s a playoff game and he is making bs comments for attention and an intent to talk **** about Boston. His teammates disliked him here.

If anyone else but Kyrie made those comments, it would be more believable.

You literally want someone to hurt him because he hurt your feelings. You are such a bitch it isn't even funny.

And sure, his teammates disliked him






Nah. It's all you and the rest of your fanbase who has issues with him. Every time we play against you guys his former teammates show him love and respect.

Sorry Kyrie hurt your feelings, but I highly doubt Robert Williams or Marcus Smart are going to commit violence against him on your behalf.

He didn’t hurt my feelings. I just don’t like him as a player or a person. Not because you anything else. Knocking him on his ass on the court wouldn’t hurt him.

I believe Smart, just not Kyrie. Never said once that’s racism doesn’t exist in Boston or anywhere else, like I mentioned. And racist sucks in any form. And it exists in a lot of people from different races. It sucks but that’s the reality.

I said to say it twice because you seem low and dramatic.

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Spoiler:

Forget winning or losing, Nets will win and sweep. We all knew that going into the series with Brown and a hobbled RWill.

The real question is will anyone on the team lay out Kyrie during game 3 for his comments? Also anyone opposed to it.

I say someone should lay him out, 80s style like McHale on Rambus. It’s been challenging for the Celtics to sign top free agents over the years, a false accusation like that doesn’t help. That comment was made with the intent to hurt Boston sports.

I doubt anyone on the Celtics will lay him out. Danny not only has built a short team but a soft one. Smart is our only tough guy. The rest or soft and the type of players that help the opponents up during a playoff game. Not singling our RWill. That goes for every current Celtic outside of Smart. Last year at least we had Kanter too.

I don't actually think someone should lay him out (at least not 80s style...that's assault these days). But the thought makes me smile.

These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

You seem fun. Want to go get some cotton candy and soft pretzels later? We could brush each other's hair and tell each other about our childhoods.

[Prokorov]

I don’t need to explain myself to you. But since you’re either slow or jump to conclusions, I will break it down.

This isn’t about racism. This is another Kyrie move. Consider the source. You won’t because your a Nets fan.

We know the source. And if this was just Kyrie Irving you could make that uphill argument. The issue is countless current and former players have made similar comments and claims. Both Boston players/coaches and opposing coaches have made those claims. The Boston Celtics organization had taken action banning a fan for making racial slurs towards current players.

So you can try and discredit Kyrie Irving if you would like, but as he said, he isnt the first person to bring this up.

When Perkins says he never experienced any racism in his 8.5 years in Boston nor did any of his teammates, I believe Perkins. When KG said he loved his time in Boston and wished he played there sooner, I believe him over this moron.

This is the equivalent of "I can't be racist, I have a black friend"

I 100% believe Perkins and KG were beloved by the fans and didn't experience the type of racist things that say Adam Jones or Demarcus cousins have. David Ortiz also Has said he never experienced it. But just because that trio and other Boston players did not experience it does not mean that countless other Boston and opposing players have not.

As shown in my OP; Countless current/former players have attested to this. This is not "Kyrie's word vs. Perkins word". This is several players detailing their experience with racism. As much as you may want to claim it is baseless, it is not. The Boston Redsox came out and flat out said Racism is in problem in Fenway Park. The celtics had to ban a fan from the cousin's situation. The Boston Globe/spotlight ran a series on this.

So just like you can have a black friend and still be racist, KG/Perkins could have not experience racism while countless others have.

Racism exists everywhere. It sucks but it does. For him to try to talk **** about Boston is more about him getting booed before or after his comments. He is an entitled person that always tries to make controversial.

I’m from L.A.. Lebron faces racism here. It sucks like I said but it happens everywhere. When Kyrie says that, he has an agenda and an intent to harm Boston just like he tried when he destroyed team chemistry in his short time with the Celtics. For that, someone on the Celtics needs to lay him on his ass. Not because it’s an act of violence, because it’s a playoff game and he is making bs comments for attention and an intent to talk **** about Boston. His teammates disliked him here.

If anyone else but Kyrie made those comments, it would be more believable.

Racism is everywhere. In some places it is more deep rooted and more prevalent. Boston is one of them. And not because Kyrie says so, but because of tons of documented instances, player complaints, and admissions from the teams themselves.

This is a common narrative with Racism in America. Instead of acknowledging the issues internally and working to resolve issues, the source is vilified, and the problem is reduced to "well this happens everywhere". An anti-racist would instead acknowledge the shortcomings, and work toward changing the culture.

But hey if you want wish harm on young black men because they left your team, its probably not worth trying to explain racism to you.

[MrDollarBills]

I’m from L.A.. Lebron faces racism here. It sucks like I said but it happens everywhere. When Kyrie says that, he has an agenda and an intent to harm Boston just like he tried when he destroyed team chemistry in his short time with the Celtics. For that, someone on the Celtics needs to lay him on his ass. Not because it’s an act of violence, because it’s a playoff game and he is making bs comments for attention and an intent to talk **** about Boston. His teammates disliked him here.

If anyone else but Kyrie made those comments, it would be more believable.

You literally want someone to hurt him because he hurt your feelings. You are such a bitch it isn't even funny.

And sure, his teammates disliked him






Nah. It's all you and the rest of your fanbase who has issues with him. Every time we play against you guys his former teammates show him love and respect.

Sorry Kyrie hurt your feelings, but I highly doubt Robert Williams or Marcus Smart are going to commit violence against him on your behalf.

He didn’t hurt my feelings. I just don’t like him as a player or a person. Not because you anything else. Knocking him on his ass on the court wouldn’t hurt him.

I believe Smart, just not Kyrie. Never said once that’s racism doesn’t exist in Boston or anywhere else, like I mentioned. And racist sucks in any form. And it exists in a lot of people from different races. It sucks but that’s the reality.

I said to say it twice because you seem low and dramatic.

You want someone to hit him because he said he hopes that you and other Boston fans will keep it about basketball, and not spew racial slurs at him. That says a lot more about you than it does Kyrie.

[MrDollarBills]

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I don't actually think someone should lay him out (at least not 80s style...that's assault these days). But the thought makes me smile.

These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

You seem fun. Want to go get some cotton candy and soft pretzels later? We could brush each other's hair and tell each other about our childhoods.

You're the one creaming your pants at the thought of someone hitting Kyrie because he hopes that Boston fans won't call him a n____r. You seem fun as well.

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More examples of Celtic fans calling for violence against Kyrie:




These guys are such pieces of **** and are so dumb that they don't realize that they are proving Kyrie's point.

You seem fun. Want to go get some cotton candy and soft pretzels later? We could brush each other's hair and tell each other about our childhoods.

You're the one creaming your pants at the thought of someone hitting Kyrie because he hopes that Boston fans won't call him a n____r. You seem fun as well.

Thanks, buddy! So is that a yes for hair brushing and carnival treats then?

[return2glory]

You literally want someone to hurt him because he hurt your feelings. You are such a bitch it isn't even funny.

And sure, his teammates disliked him






Nah. It's all you and the rest of your fanbase who has issues with him. Every time we play against you guys his former teammates show him love and respect.

Sorry Kyrie hurt your feelings, but I highly doubt Robert Williams or Marcus Smart are going to commit violence against him on your behalf.

He didn’t hurt my feelings. I just don’t like him as a player or a person. Not because you anything else. Knocking him on his ass on the court wouldn’t hurt him.

I believe Smart, just not Kyrie. Never said once that’s racism doesn’t exist in Boston or anywhere else, like I mentioned. And racist sucks in any form. And it exists in a lot of people from different races. It sucks but that’s the reality.

I said to say it twice because you seem low and dramatic.

You want someone to hit him because he said he hopes that you and other Boston fans will keep it about basketball, and not spew racial slurs at him. That says a lot more about you than it does Kyrie.

Damn you’re slow AF. I want someone to knock him on his ass because I don’t like him as a person or a player and because it’s the playoffs I didn’t say I wanted him hurt.

I don’t believe him. He is an attention seeker. Even if a few people from Boston called him the N word, doesn’t mean the whole fan base will. That’s how ignorant you sound.

He could have raised this issue any time he wanted to but he waited until the playoffs.

Again, racism exists everywhere but he choose to single out Boston. I’m sure there are a lot of good people in Boston and a few bad ones like everywhere else.

Racism sucks. Just as much as hateful people like yourself who have a hard time talking without personally attacking people. Go back to the Nets board.

[Prokorov]

He could have raised this issue any time he wanted to but he waited until the playoffs.

why would he have brought it up before? this is the first time its relevant. first time the fans will be there.

[return2glory]

I don’t need to explain myself to you. But since you’re either slow or jump to conclusions, I will break it down.

This isn’t about racism. This is another Kyrie move. Consider the source. You won’t because your a Nets fan.

We know the source. And if this was just Kyrie Irving you could make that uphill argument. The issue is countless current and former players have made similar comments and claims. Both Boston players/coaches and opposing coaches have made those claims. The Boston Celtics organization had taken action banning a fan for making racial slurs towards current players.

So you can try and discredit Kyrie Irving if you would like, but as he said, he isnt the first person to bring this up.

When Perkins says he never experienced any racism in his 8.5 years in Boston nor did any of his teammates, I believe Perkins. When KG said he loved his time in Boston and wished he played there sooner, I believe him over this moron.

This is the equivalent of "I can't be racist, I have a black friend"

I 100% believe Perkins and KG were beloved by the fans and didn't experience the type of racist things that say Adam Jones or Demarcus cousins have. David Ortiz also Has said he never experienced it. But just because that trio and other Boston players did not experience it does not mean that countless other Boston and opposing players have not.

As shown in my OP; Countless current/former players have attested to this. This is not "Kyrie's word vs. Perkins word". This is several players detailing their experience with racism. As much as you may want to claim it is baseless, it is not. The Boston Redsox came out and flat out said Racism is in problem in Fenway Park. The celtics had to ban a fan from the cousin's situation. The Boston Globe/spotlight ran a series on this.

So just like you can have a black friend and still be racist, KG/Perkins could have not experience racism while countless others have.

Racism exists everywhere. It sucks but it does. For him to try to talk **** about Boston is more about him getting booed before or after his comments. He is an entitled person that always tries to make controversial.

I’m from L.A.. Lebron faces racism here. It sucks like I said but it happens everywhere. When Kyrie says that, he has an agenda and an intent to harm Boston just like he tried when he destroyed team chemistry in his short time with the Celtics. For that, someone on the Celtics needs to lay him on his ass. Not because it’s an act of violence, because it’s a playoff game and he is making bs comments for attention and an intent to talk **** about Boston. His teammates disliked him here.

If anyone else but Kyrie made those comments, it would be more believable.

Racism is everywhere. In some places it is more deep rooted and more prevalent. Boston is one of them. And not because Kyrie says so, but because of tons of documented instances, player complaints, and admissions from the teams themselves.

This is a common narrative with Racism in America. Instead of acknowledging the issues internally and working to resolve issues, the source is vilified, and the problem is reduced to "well this happens everywhere". An anti-racist would instead acknowledge the shortcomings, and work toward changing the culture.

But hey if you want wish harm on young black men because they left your team, its probably not worth trying to explain racism to you.

Me not liking him as nothing to do with the color of his skin. I never brought color in this, you did.

Knocking him on his ass in a playoff game, were it’s a full contact sport isn’t wishing something harm. When he tries to single out one City, that’s a weak move.

Racism isn’t just against one skin color. But you sound as ignorant as your other Net’s poster.