Apparently, the Cavs don't respect the Rocket much

the problem is not that they have so much money. the problem is that they become morally corupt in a way. i don't care one way or the other. it's not my business. but i don't think nero's comment was taken the way it was meant.

 

I understand your point, and if people feel like that, obviously they have to work on themselves....but....we are talking about dude's comment about jay z and beer....people will buy budweiser regardless of them hiring Jay to sponsor their product....his comment -to me- sounded spiteful.

as far as atheletes wanting the attention, and throwing parties....you have to understand that it is basically promotion people making money off their names. 90% of the advertised celebrities will not show up. That's common sense. "Invited guests include"....key word....Invited....it's not up to entertainers to make sure that folks dont idolize them....it is up to the individual....

I didnt take you as throwing stones, and like I said, I understand where you are coming from.

 

i don't read the paper. but believe me when i say i see anyone who does that sort of thing (paris hilton as the above poster mentioned) with the same distaste. seeing lebron in the picture sitting in the throne...i wonder if he actually sees himself that way. and then the party...
needless to say, arrogance is a trait i look down upon.
i could go on and on with this. but i've already said what i wanted on the subject.

 

but I'm just saying its nothing wrong with it. celebrities throw parties all the time, and you know what, a lot of people want to be around them. that may say something wrong with our society, but its not something unique to this generation.

another thing, america is a society of wealth. 100 years ago people may have been less inclined to want to spend good money to be around celebrities, 100 years ago a lot less people had the money to waste it like that.

 

forgot about the jay-z thing. and yeah, i guess it is a promotional thing. didn't consider that.

 

MAN. Finally, I see someone with sense on this board..

Adding to his point,

example: the playboy mansion. For the social elite only. I dont forsee any of ya'll complain about playboy though.

Some of ya'll need to quit being so self righteous with your opinions about lifestyles..

 

eh damon jones is from uh its cool

 

the difference there though is that those are invited guests. it's a party for himself and the guests. it's not a party saying "come celebrate the greatness that is Heff".

 

hey, I get what youre saying though.

debates are a good thing.

 

You are exactly right here. While most of the hardcore people here on this board probably can't live without watching and b****ing about these athletes, deep down we know something is wrong when entertainers have a better life than educators in a society. But this kind of things should be discussed in the D&D.

 

This is nothing new, B-Ball players party all the time at clubs after games. Especially in the city of Houston. Don't forget that Damon Jones went to U of H, so hes from around here.

 

This reminds me of when I was living in Houston, and the NBA was on strike and they had the charity game at U of H. This guy called in on the 610 radio station and said he enjoyed the game very much, it was like an all-star game. The he asked the radio host's, who in the heck does "MISTER P" play for?" LOL!

Just random funny thoughts.

 

This is how the celebrity/club machine works. The clubs use the celebrities to draw people and get a high turnout. Celebrities use the clubs for free drinks, vip, etc, and to be the center of attention. In many cases the clubs initiate contact w/ the celebs, especially for club openings. In THIS case, who knows (or cares)?

My thoughts are summed up by what my friend told me a few days ago. She went to Mansion on South Beach, which advertised Paris Hilton to be there. "It's a good thing she wasn't there, otherwise I wouldn't have had any fun."

 

cannot wait to watch rox kick their happy butts!

 

We live in a capatilist and free society. Its THEIR money. There's self indulgent pretentious jackwads all across the board in every aspect of life, in every area of society. Rich and famous people get the biggest stage and thats just how it is. Cuz they're rich they can't put their own face on something? Yes its arrogant to do that but who at one point didnt want a little face time? They get to do it while you only get to dream about it. Can either be jealous or just say, good for them.

Also though, these are young guys and that's just what young people seem to do everywhere whether they have millions or pennies - bring attention to themselves and attend meat market events. And it can also be like Roger Clemens - sometimes you just dont want to go straight home to the wife and kid

(Btw, when will we see Baklava's face on one of those event flyers? )

 

well 81 - 63 win for the rockets, cavs must've really partied hard yesterday.

 

All visiting teams should throw a party before playing the Rockets.