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The Future of Hispanic/Asian-Americans in Pro Sports

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Angkor Wat, Feb 16, 2012.

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  1. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    :eek: I agree.

    Let us shank you MORE like this black Mexican did:
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    ;)
     
    #21 SwoLy-D, Feb 16, 2012
  2. VanityHalfBlack

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    Agree, I'm not sure if he's Indian/Pakistani Heritage but this guy is doing good lately...

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    #22 VanityHalfBlack, Feb 16, 2012
  3. david_rocket

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    U mad?

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    :cool:
     
    #23 david_rocket, Feb 16, 2012
  4. spydermex

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    #24 spydermex, Feb 16, 2012
  5. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    I think 80% of nba and 65% of the nfl will still be black.
     
    #25 Air Langhi, Feb 16, 2012
  6. Shroopy2

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    LOL lol the "ethno-centrism" and "nationalism" of certain clutchfan members is SO SEE THROUGH, and always has been.

    Thanks for confirming it, some of you.
     
    #26 Shroopy2, Feb 17, 2012
  7. Yonkers

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    GlenRice?
     
    #27 Yonkers, Feb 17, 2012
  8. rocketsjudoka

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    In this case I don't see what is necessarily wrong with it. Growing up as a kid I dreamed of playing in the NBA but I remember people telling me that Chinese would never play in the NBA. Not saying short skinny kids, which I was, but 'Chinese would never play in the NBA.' I doubt many white and black kids on this board were told growing up that they had no shot at playing the NBA because of their race / ethnicity.
     
    #28 rocketsjudoka, Feb 17, 2012
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  9. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    ^ What about Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, or Japanese? :confused:

    You should have lied and said you were Laotian, sir! :grin:
     
    #29 SwoLy-D, Feb 17, 2012
  10. Kam

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    No Cambodian will ever play in the NBA.
     
    #30 Kam, Feb 17, 2012
  11. RedRedemption

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    1. Do you know how popular Jeremy Lin is in my school? Literally every single person I have talked to knows (white, black, hispanic, etc) Jeremy Lin, thrice amplified by Asians at my school that know even more about him. He's a source of pride of Asians everywhere. I'd still have to say more people in Asia are hopping on his bandwagon, but the influence is widely felt here too.

    2. You underestimate the difference between a first generation Asian-American and a second-generation Asian-American. Breathing in the American culture and dabbling in American sports at the very beginning against American peers is an absolutely huge advantage.
     
    #31 RedRedemption, Feb 17, 2012
  12. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    :( Stop using "literally" incorrectly, people.

    http://theoatmeal.com/comics/literally :p
     
    #32 SwoLy-D, Feb 17, 2012
  13. s land balla

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    #33 s land balla, Feb 17, 2012
  14. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    They give a sense of expression to my posts. I don't think I overuse them, or exaggerate... :eek: I use multiple only when I have to change the mood of the statement of reply.

    Am I using them incorrectly? :confused:
     
    #34 SwoLy-D, Feb 17, 2012
  15. RedRedemption

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    Actually, literally is correct.
    Everyone I have talked to at least knew that he was a basketball player, many more knew how good he was.
     
    #35 RedRedemption, Feb 17, 2012
  16. bnb

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    Maybe RR and Jeremy Lin hang with the same crowd. Or Jeremy Lin know ALOT of people....JL does seem get around per the hangout threads.:cool:
     
    #36 bnb, Feb 17, 2012
  17. Carl Herrera

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    I just learn Robert Swift is 1/4 Asian. Surprising. I didnt know he was even 1/4 human.

    Also, I thought there are already plenty of Hispanic Americans in sports, no? Baseball and boxing are full of them.
     
    #37 Carl Herrera, Feb 17, 2012
  18. Nook

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    OVER RATED!
     
    #38 Nook, Feb 17, 2012
  19. SwoLy-D

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    I don't think you understood, or maybe I didn't explain myself correctly. The use of the word literally should be only when you're using a figurative expression that would otherwise not be believed to be true. Either you spoke to many people and you asked EVERYONE and EVERYONE told you that they knew (could be possible, but not probable), in which case you don't need "literally", or... you're lying. ;)

    Examples of bad usage and good usage are here: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/literally
    A comical way of explaining when NOT to use "literally" is here: http://tremendousnews.com/2010/04/13/5-reasons-to-never-use-the-word-literally/
     
    #39 SwoLy-D, Feb 17, 2012
  20. bigtexxx

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    Don't forget about DAT NGUYEN
     
    #40 bigtexxx, Feb 17, 2012
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