“Was the comment stupid? Of course it was. Did it put him in danger? Geeze...gimme a break!”
It only takes one nutcase. This is a rare instance in which agree with Jesse Jackson.
Not even George Steinbrenner ever spoke as thoughtlessly as Dan Gilbert. In a well run sports league he would get a stiff suspension.
Of course there are nutcases out there.Unfortunately if you're rich and/or famous you're in danger in this country *because* of those nutcases.But *this* comment,IMO,doesn't put James in any more danger than would the owner having said "only sissies wear the sneakers James does"..or something like that.
Not even George Steinbrenner ever spoke as thoughtlessly as Dan Gilbert. In a well run sports league he would get a stiff suspension.
Suspension? Perhaps.But the thing I'd be most afraid of if I was the owner is that black players would refuse to play for my team.And,IMO,that could very well happen.Time will tell.