New basketball league open to whites only...

[babylonsister]

Sigh. We really are going backwards. Is this even legal? Like white players don't grab their crotches, flip people off, act unsportsmanlike, etc. :eyes:


New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’


A new professional basketball league called the All-American Basketball Alliance (AABA) sent out a press release on Sunday saying that it intends to start its inaugural season in June, with teams in 12 U.S. cities. However, the AABA is different from other sports leagues because only players who are “natural born United States citizens with both parents of Caucasian race are eligible to play in the league.” AABA commissioner Don “Moose” Lewis insists that he’s not racist, but he just wants to get away from the “street-ball” played by “people of color” and back to “fundamental basketball.” Lewis cited the recent incidents of bad behavior by NBA players, implying that such actions would never happen with white players:

“There’s nothing hatred about what we’re doing,” he said. “I don’t hate anyone of color. But people of white, American-born citizens are in the minority now. Here’s a league for white players to play fundamental basketball, which they like.” <...>

He pointed out recent incidents in the NBA, including Gilbert Arenas’ indefinite suspension after bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room, as examples of fans’ dissatisfaction with the way current professional sports are run.

“Would you want to go to the game and worry about a player flipping you off or attacking you in the stands or grabbing their crotch?” he said. “That’s the culture today, and in a free country we should have the right to move ourselves in a better direction.”

The AABA is targeting Southern cities, but one proposed city — Augusta, GA — is opposed to the league. Several other cities have reportedly told Lewis to “stay out of town.” Watch a report by August tv station WJBF at link~

http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/20/white-basketball/

[newfie11]

1. What in the hell country am I living in!

This is horrible!

[hj99]

18. ?

So you are ok with the United Negro College Fund or other groups that are race specific as long as it's not white people right?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

21. So it's not only torture.

Can't wait for you to give us your insights on say, labor, or gay rights.

[KamaAina]

28. I'll have a large with pepperoni and onions

30 minutes or less...

[newfie11]

34. No I think all of it stinks

[NightWatcher]

2. let's speculate on team names. The Augusta Masters for one

[babylonsister]

6. Augusta doesn't want anything to do with them. They may have

a tough time finding cities to take them, one can hope.

[KonaKane]

3. Klan ball

I cannot wait to see how they play in all those white robes and hoods. I'll bet it's a hell of an impediment to a good hook shot.

[walldude]

4. White Americans are a minority now? ROFLMAO!!!!

Morons. Are they going to start an all white rappers record label next? :rofl:

"We want to get away from "street ball". Translation: "We are tired of getting our asses kicked by black players who are better than us".

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. Relax, this will only take a minute...

[gateley]

7. Thankfully it doesn't appear as though this is being welcomed with open arms.

And I agree with Newfie -- what the fuck country is this?!?

I think it's the heretofore hidden racism that reared its ugly head as a result of Obama's election. And many GOPers have made it acceptable -- a badge of honor. Where's the birth certificate? As though nobody knows what that really means. :eyes:

We have some serious healing to do.

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[gratuitous]

8. Let the free market decide

One instance where I'm more than happy to watch a few fools and their money get parted.

[GOPBasher]

31. Good point. They'll be broke and embarrased soon enough. n/t

[dmallind]

9. I agree this is a terrible bigoted idea. One thought though.

What makes it bigoted to me is the motivation. Plenty of non-whites play non "street ball" fundamental basketball.

There is in my old town a very good theatrical society open only to black actors and crew. Is that going to get the same reaction? Is racial exclusion acceptable for a 13% demographic and not a 60-70%? Where do we draw the line?

[LiberalFighter]

11. Where are they going to play?

How will they pay the players?
How will they pay the rent for the court?

Bet they will receive plenty of subsidized funding to offset their expenses.

How many cities will build basketball arenas for the teams?

[d_b]

12. should be comedic gold

[KamaAina]

29. Chris Rock, pick up on line 1, please

Chris Rock, line 1... :rofl:

[d_b]

30. right?

you ever see those old video reels from the whites only basketball days? the...i guess they called it "dribbling"


yeah.

[The Gunslinger]

13. Its going to be hard to dribble and shoot with those white hoods on.

[Tutankhamun]

14. What a brilliant idea! A basketball league for people who can't jump, run, cut, or juke!

Wouldn't it be a better idea for these white guys to play another sport? Then, the relative few white guys who can hold their own against black guys on the court can actually show off their skills IN A LEAGUE THAT PEOPLE WILL ACTUALLY WATCH!

[Cali_Democrat]

15. They're tired of getting their asses kicked by blacks so they create their own league

Pathetic!

[Hannah Bell]

16. wtf?

[Tutankhamun]

17. I've got a better idea! White guys only vs. WNBA teams!

I'd watch that!

[Are_grits_groceries]

19. What's it called?

And Minus One

[Arctic Dave]

20. Will the concession stand only sell boloney sandwiches with mayo and white bread?

:hide: :evilgrin:

[Grand Taurean]

22. All-American Basketball Alliance Commissioner Glenn Beck.

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[suede1]

23. WTF! I can't believe this is happening. Please tell me this is a joke.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

24. So.....it's basically like watching BYU vs. Utah???

Or most Big Ten matchups.

[BlooInBloo]

25. I'm sure we're all being oversensitive. Obviously we must wait for all the facts to come in....

What other platitudes have I missed?

[MellowDem]

26. Is this even serious...

or is it one bigot going around as "commissioner" of a new basketball league who is just trying to get media attention for his bigoted views?

[Tim01]

27. I would like to know what black people think of this.

My experience has been the frequently black people do not think what liberal white people think they should think. My black friend has had a white girlfriend for a lot of years. His family HATES black guys dating white girls.

[taterguy]

32. Thank you for bringing this important made-up story to our attention

:yourock:

[HughMoran]

33. What the FUCK?

Just the few sentences I read were sickening.

[TheKentuckian]

35. This nation is a warmed over hot mess