I think that is one of the favorite moves of the team dancers, so nothing special there. The uncomfortable issue is that a gay referee, who does not come out, can be suspected of being blackmailed. Bill Kennedy left that behind him, but now he is open to slurs from people who cannot be fined and during the whole game. So clearly there is a problem here. Rondo should have kept his mouth shut like the old proverb says: There is nothing you can do about stupidity, but sometimes it helps to shut up.
I don't see refs as people. . .they just some black and white uniforms looking for ways to screw the Rockets!! Rocket River
Yeah, sure, black people always say to each other "You're a mother****ing n*****! You're a ****ing n*****, Bill!" I just wonder why Rondo didn't say that to Bill Kennedy. . . .
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another question for Rondo: why his explanation looks strangely similar to Kobe's in 2011 <a href="https://t.co/sG9UsOOAoR">https://t.co/sG9UsOOAoR</a> <a href="https://t.co/pXzPBCuVOH">pic.twitter.com/pXzPBCuVOH</a></p>— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/676840223465062400">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Not surprised that you (and many others) immediately sexualize this. Love is love, that's really the point. You are correct that his sexuality should not matter, but he's taking a stand and becoming a voice for many others in the same situation. He's being brave and setting an example.
This is beyond funny!!!He is a handsome man and seems to keep himself up. I wonder who he gets all excited to see when he is working!!
I'm also fairly certain that Rondo knew his sexual orientation when he said it. Doc Rivers probably knew also, which is why he questioned it in the first place. Anyway you slice it, it's a terrible look for the league, and I'm sure Rondo is going to be getting a call from the League Office about this....even after his suspension.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rajon Rondo offers a more formal statement in relation to Bill Kennedy situation, and says he is "truly sorry." <a href="https://t.co/YQzEctdpmj">pic.twitter.com/YQzEctdpmj</a></p>— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/676880850823200768">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kings G Rajon Rondo is now shooting the same percentage on apology statements (1-for-2, 50%) as he is from the FT line (24-for-48, 50%).</p>— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/676883601812676609">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
So heartwarming. . . . I'm sure all of us have followed someone around shouting "mother****ing f*****!" in public when we didn't really mean it.
I'm not sure why athletes don't just video tape their statements. Sure, they'll still be coached on what to say, but at least it would present as more genuine than these written statements. All people want is to hear what you have to say, even if it's not the most eloquently-said apology. Just say what you have to say, with your own voice.
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