Racial Slurs

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 8:32 AM PDT Comment 57 comments

The Contra Costa Times is reporting that Jazz fans were shouting racial epithets at Golden State players.

Jackson and Richardson both said Thursday that they had been subjected to racial slurs from the predominantly white crowd of 19,911 during Game 2 on Wednesday night.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_5871107?source=rss

If this is true, I am shocked and appalled. I have been to dozens of Jazz games and never heard such behavior. Of course, I certainly cannot account for every single redneck in the arena.

And I would not waste any of your time apologizing for or trying to defend cowardly and deplorable decorum such as this.

All I can say is: Please know that not all Jazz fans are scurrilous, racist @$$holes.

Also, this illustrates why I prefer to frequent GSoM, rather than one of my own homer blogs. I don't need those freaks any more than you do.

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!

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Well thank you...for real

It's nice to see that you, as a Jazz fan, would actually come on here and share that with us. (A link would be vital, can you please edit and add that?)

I have newfound respect for you for saying that. To be clear, I've never attacked you personally, just took the occassional cheap shot at your Jzz for fouling ;)

New point, I would like to say it's kind of sad that it took a Jazz fan on the GSoM site to find this fact out. I believe this has to do with the moderators unintentionally pushing this side a tad more towards the conservative side than they should, by selectively censoring more active and conscious users (like myself) and occassionally being a little harsher on Stephen Jackson than a WARRIOR fanbase should.

That is my opinion.

Now, go ahead and attack me and my "comprehension" or "intelligence" Atma, or perhaps my "college education" dj fuzzy, but that's my opinion and you can't make me hold it back.

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 11, 2007 8:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You opinion is not grounded in the facts

New point, I would like to say it's kind of sad that it took a Jazz fan on the GSoM site to find this fact out.

It isn't even 9am PST and you're going to criticize GSoMers and the writers for not posting something about this or bringing this up? Haha, calm down man.

I believe this has to do with the moderators unintentionally pushing this side a tad more towards the conservative side than they should

If you're going to make some ridiculous claim like that, where's your evidence?

by selectively censoring more active and conscious users (like myself)

Please quit posting lies. You have never been censored on GSoM (unless you swore or posted something racist, sexist, homophobic- which to your credit and my knowledge you never have). Also, your definition of "conscious" is highly questionable. Your "holier than tho" take on who's more progressive is ridiculous given your problematic analysis of racism in sports.

occassionally being a little harsher on Stephen Jackson than a WARRIOR fanbase should.

Huh? Action Jackson has received so much luv from us at GSoM since the day of the trade. So what if he's been criticized for losing his cool a few times? He's not perfect. I think what makes this difficult for you to swallow is that we aren't homers. Never have been, never will be.

You seem to like to paint the Warrior players as untouchable god like figures. They aren't. These are human beings who make mistakes, but also do wonderful things.

Again, I appreciate your opinion. That always has been welcome here and will continue to be. However, when you make false claims and attacks that's just messed up.

by Atma Brother ONE on May 11, 2007 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ding ding ding ding!

They are ringing the bells and the fighters are not listenin!

Atma throws another jab!

Dubz with a cheap shot to the groin!

Atma with a fierce knee to the stomach and a sock to the head!

Dubz swinging at everything, knocks down the ref!

Both fighters are out of their mind!

lol. This is like a boxing match out of control, I'll be the bigger one and stop here. Mr. Urquell knocked some sense into me. (Btw it's between you and me atma, not gsom'ers, nice try though dawg.)

Thanks again Shadow, I'm SO glad you posted this.

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 11, 2007 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ding ding ding ding!

"Dubz swinging at everything, knocks down the ref!"

Now this is why I come to GSofM! I'm goona miss this stuff when the season is over.

by Skeptic con Urquell on May 11, 2007 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you guys telling me

once the season's over, i have no one to play with or talk to? that'd be a sad day for me...it's like back in grade school where the last day of school is approaching. should GSoM bust out an online yearbook?

We should have like a hall-of-fame thread. Like "best posters" or "best screen name"...

www.TRACKjams.com

by MANUTEs BOLs on May 11, 2007 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

I'm not throwing jabs. It's all blocks and defense. Believe me the last thing I care about in this world is getting into an "online boxing match" with you.

In all seriousness I appreciate constructive criticism of this blog and my writings. What I do no appreciate are distortions and false claims that confuse people.

Anyhow, let's talk Warriors and hoops. That's what we're all here to do.

by Atma Brother ONE on May 11, 2007 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Found the link!

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_5871107?source=rss

Thanks again Shadow, newfound respect my man.

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 11, 2007 8:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for posting that link

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

a Jazz fan on the GSoM site

And did you see the new webpin he posted of our boys? I love it!
" I believe this has to do with the moderators unintentionally pushing this side a tad more towards the conservative side than they should"

Get out of here! Atma conservative? No way bro. You must be too close to the arguement to see it clearly. Atma's a cool dude as are you. I'm sure you'd get along fine if you stopped and had a real conversation.

by Skeptic con Urquell on May 11, 2007 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man

I really appreciate you dropping that quote and keeping it real. It's been a welcome surprise to see all these conscious and sincere Jazz fans pop up. I honestly had my own stereotypes about folks in Utah coming in, but the insights from good people like you have really squashed those generalizations in my mind. Thanks.

by Atma Brother ONE on May 11, 2007 8:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

shadowboy, you are indeed a solid guy...

...your friends in Salt Lake however...

by 321 IN n OUT on May 11, 2007 9:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The only problem with your comment...

...those guys are definitely not my friends.

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

whatever you say...

...your new signature is really uncool.

by 321 IN n OUT on May 11, 2007 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your comment

is the only negative one I've gotten.

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so shadowboy, does this mean

you'll be a Ws fan from now on? pretty please?

www.TRACKjams.com

by MANUTEs BOLs on May 11, 2007 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not really surprised

The Warriors have swagger, style, are free-flowing and carefree, talk trash, give refs lip, etc. etc.

Utah is known for being predominately white and ultra-conservative. Not to mention they don't have much culture and diversity out there in SLC, which breeds ignorance. The Warriors are the embodiment of everything you would expect right-wing people to resent. Not really a surprise that this happened.

Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 11, 2007 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa. Back the truck up for a second

Where did this attack come from?

Utah is known for being predominately white and ultra-conservative. Not to mention they don't have much culture and diversity out there in SLC, which breeds ignorance.

I've been pretty casual with the polygamy jabs and such, but this over the line.

Stephen Jackson's allegation is, at the moment, just that. An allegation. Whether or not it actually happened, I have no idea. If it did, it's deplorable. But I can't completely excuse the notion that Jax may be trying a little gamesmanship. Get the home crowd whipped up, give his teammates a reason to get out there and really beat the Jazz down. It's possible, but I don't know. And I think without any evidence aside from Jackson's assertion, it's irresponsible to condemn an entire city.

SLC is definitely not as diverse as the Bay Area, but it certainly doesn't match the ill-informed picture you've painted in your own head.

Isn't it interesting that you chose to illustrate ignorance with ignorance?

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

in all fairness

white, blue eyes, blond hair.....
Doesn't that sound familiar?

by ballerjl on May 11, 2007 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not denying

that Utah's population is predominantly white. But does that make us all racists?

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nope

but would I be way off mark if I assumed that MOST of Utah is racist?

Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 11, 2007 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

MOST of Utah's residents

live in or around SLC. We're more progressive than you give us credit for. Seems like you imagine SLC to be like Montgomery Alabama in the early 60s. Have you been here? It's just not that different from any other american city it's size.

Let me reiterate, if fans were calling SJ racist names, they should be taken out behind the Delta Center (I have chosen not to accept the new name for that arena) and beaten. There is no excuse for that type of behavior. But don't label an entire community 'ignorant' on the strength of a single allegation. That's not any more fair than me saying that all the residents of Oakland are just a bunch of thugs and gangsters.

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

not that different?

actually, i have been there and most cities the size of slc are VERY different! unless you are comparing your city to indianpolis or minneapolis(those cities have more than 1 pro team too). i would not be surprised to hear a warrior claim to be slurred in one of those cities either.

by stedanko on May 11, 2007 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

SLC Mayor Rocky Anderson

Is one of the most outspoken opponents out there of the criminals in charge of our country. When the Decider-in-Chief came to Utah, he gave one of the sharpest, hardest-hitting anti-Bush administration speeches I've ever seen. In fact, IIRC, "racist" is one of the words he used to describe them. (Couldn't find it on a quick glance at YouTube, but here's an interview he did with a couple of Fox news brownshirts the day before the speech).

Bay Areans like to imagine we're the smartest, most enlightened people on the planet. We're not. Honestly, most of us are more interested in our new i-Pods and Minis than in the horrors and injustices of this world. That's cool, it's natural, but let's not go around acting morally superior to people we know nothing about, just 'cos of the way they look. That's exactly what we're doing in the Middle East.

by Sleepy Freud on May 11, 2007 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

off the mark

Yes, you would be way off the mark.

by nutefor3 on May 11, 2007 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i think you could go one step farther

and say MOST OF THE UNITED STATES IS RACIST. it really wouldn't be that controversial.

this is the land of white supremacy. a nation founded on genocide and slavery. the "new" world. the "open" frontier. utah is definitely a part of the western movement of american history, when the government subsidized a massive war on native americans and land-grabs for millions of europeans. a lot of it was justified with religion, christianity - prostestant and mormon. utah is unique maybe to the extent that it is homogenous and insular. this is the state that almost went to war with the united states government over polygamy. sure, that is generations ago, but it is definitely a state of certain values, with a certain perspective on the world.

much different than oakland.

definitely not the bay.

by OaktownWarrior on May 11, 2007 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

slurs

I posted this comment on the interview with the utah blogger as well, but it kinda applies here too...

My dad is non-white and he drove with my mother through Utah in the late 70's. He said the only thing he remembers from that state is when he sat down at a restaurant during a stop on their drive. He said he could only remember those blue eyes glaring at him and my mother the whole time they were at the restaurant. Before they had their food, he just told my mother "let's get out of here"

Now I know that was a couple decades ago, but that's not alot of time if you really think about it. Most of the people alive back then are still alive today. And maybe the mindset isn't as intense but I bet it is still there. I know I wouldn't live in Utah being non-white.

Shadowboy has been a really awesome poster ever since I've started reading his comments so I definately respect him. He just shows that they aren't all bad in Utah.

As for Action Jax, we have give him a lost of support in the Bay Area. I think that fan deserved to get punched. Plus, who wouldn't want a friend like Action Jax!?! He went up into the stands and put himself in danger for his boy Ronnie. He lossed a lot of money from his paycheck for him. I don't think I have any friends that would throw down for me if I was in trouble.

by ballerjl on May 11, 2007 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Prejudice

is not dead here. It's unfortunate, to be sure. And it is most pronounced in the more rural areas. But I think that SLC residents, for the most part, have their heads screwed on straight. And most of them wouldn't tolerate racist behavior. But there are going to be bigots anywhere you go. It's a sad fact.

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

EXACTLY

I still contend that those loser fans at the Brawl in the Palace that night got off easy. They shouldn't even be allowed to have an NBA team. Barbarians I tell you.

Regardless of how dumb and costly it was, Jax went into the stands to help defend his boy. I doubt there's anyone here who wouldn't want a boy like that. Sure he can be crazy, but he's got his peoples' back. There's something to be said about that.

by Atma Brother ONE on May 11, 2007 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

errere

Exactly. Tim Duncan called him "the best teammate he'd ever had" for a reason. The man is down for his squad. He keeps it real. And the gun thing really has "self-defense" painted all over it to me.

"I make love to pressure." -Stephen Jackson

by coma on May 11, 2007 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep.

Tim Duncan, "Stephen Jackson is the best teammate."

especially after that haymaker he layed on o'l dude in Detriot for Ron!!!

by RubberDubDubs on May 11, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

note to self

Make sure to spell correctly when people quote you =)

by ballerjl on May 11, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who is actually surprised by this?

Those in the know have always dubbed Utah as one of the hardest places to play, because of the vitriolic comments by the fans there. Shadowboy you may not be a racist, and you probably aren't, but that place has always been this way. This isn't news.

The fans latched on to the Jazz' notoriously and historically "dirty" syle of play: characterized by the nature of their roll players who throw 'bows and have never met a hard foul they didn't like. Ostertag. Harpring. Malone. The list of bruisers goes on and on.

OK i got off topic. But the point is, hey, the fans there are probably top 3 in worst people in the league. If you, shadowboy, or anyone else on this website are just learning this now, then you haven't followed the nba for too long.

Oh yes and ban gsdubz.

by GameSix on May 11, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i should say

that i don't think the fans are racist...when i said that the arena there has always been "like that," i meant to say that they really, really come down on visiting opponents and don't mind yelling out realy uncalled for stuff.

by GameSix on May 11, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the n word is not racist

ladies and gentlemen, please witness what was just said.

you are a bad person if you say bad things, like the N word, but that does not make a fan racist for saying that. so shame on you for saying a bad word, but don't worry, if you call someone the N word, you're not racist, you're just using a bad word.

lol. what does qualify as a racist then game six?

(you put the target on your back son, not me).

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 11, 2007 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what does qualify as a racist then ?

Hey Dubz, This caught my eye. Not pertaining to this utah discussion but in general I feel it's not the words but the intent behind them? If someone wants to hate they can do it with sweet talk. To me a racist is hating another just because they are different, we forget our common bond, forget we are all the same in our hearts, forget to treat as we'd like to be treated. Racist,sexist,homophobic,nationalistic, and all the other hates are born of ignorance and nurtured by fear and greed. We need to be on guard and recognize the ways we are subtl'y suggested to accept them. There's lots of pressure from all directions tryin to make us discriminate for various causes and groups. Be true only to ones self.
And about the N word, funny but my all time favorite song is Tupac's "Life goes on" and if you are familiar with it you know it would not be the same without the N word, So I can't hate that word, Tupac made it a symbol of strenght to me.

by Skeptic con Urquell on May 11, 2007 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

do me a favor

and quote me where i say that the n word is not racist.

Thanks little guy. Hey so when are you gonna come clean about your age? I've noticed you're rocking "son" at the end of your posts directed towards me, kinda like I was calling you after one of your (many) sophomoric rants. Anyway, yeah, quote that for me.

Thanks little buddy.

by GameSix on May 12, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My apologies - for real

I overreacted in how i responded to you, so I'm sorry. Gotta admit when I make an error in discussion, so I apologize. I saw you wrote this comment:

"i should say
that i don't think the fans are racist..."

The article states that Jackson heard Utah fans calling him the N word. Therefore, I concluded that since you stated utah fans aren't racist, you must think that them yelling racial slurs does not make them so. It appears I have stepped into unchartered territory, as my friend Urquell joined this discuss below and reminded me that words mean different things to different people. whereas we all agree that word is hideous and shuold never be used, i can't just sit here and accuse you of not thinking that word is racist, despite your utah opinion.

If in fact you are African American, it's out of line for me to come in and say that you don't think the N word is racist, so i feel i was wrong in saying that and i am sorry. I just was responding to how jackson was verbally assaulted and how you thought Utah fans were bad but not racist for saying those things, i feel bad for jack sometimes. a lot of times.

Now, to be clear, I still don't appreciate you always attacking me and basically expressing negativity towards me every chance you get. but i had to explain myself here.

1 dub.

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 14, 2007 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

why the cheap shot?

why the hell should i be banned?

it's funny cuz you call for me to be banned on the same thread dealing with racist fans lol.

hmmm i smell mr. insecurity? reveal your TRUE self "game six".

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 11, 2007 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hussah

I'm pretty sure the question is, "Why shouldn't you be banned."

Woot.

"I make love to pressure." -Stephen Jackson

by coma on May 11, 2007 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

here's a possibility: cuz I'm so damn funny and loveable!

you know u love hating me coma.

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 11, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright, you guys win

You've worn me down. The unfounded accusations and contextual spin are coming too fast for me to keep up with.

I'm not a racist, but you can go ahead and believe whatever you want. Apparently being a hater is okay, but being from Utah isn't. Fine.

Please remeber the following as you do your victory dance for breaking my will.

I've been respectful to the Dubs and all their fans since the minute I came here. Even the ones that badmouth me.
I've never said, in this thread or any other, anything bad about Stephen Jackson.
I'm not leaving GSoM, I just won't be visiting this thread an longer.

Good luck tonight!

shadowboy

by shadowboy on May 11, 2007 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ahh Shadowboy...

I love freedom of speech, but throw political correctness out the door. Shadowboy, just stop already and post somewhere else. If my fellow GSoM'ers think I'm an a hole for saying that and side with you, then I need to move to Mars. I hope we kick the sh*t out of your team you like and when we win tonight you will probably be the first one to post something. If I'm the only one thinking its strange that a Jazz fan is getting a lot of attention and posting as much as we are and the GSoM'ers respect him more than a Warriors fan then we need to make this site a NBA apreciation site. GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBD GO DUBS JAZZ SUCK JAZZ SUCK GO DUBS GO DUBD SO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS- THIS ISN'T NPR- GO DUBS GO DUBS GO DUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by gabezgsw on May 11, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

just my luck with this guy

As soon as I post something about Shadow boy, my entire point has been previously met as the case here. As I was posting that you need to move on you said it yourself. I still think our GSoM'ers should have eachothers back, not a Jazz fan no matter how "inocent" he is...GO DUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by gabezgsw on May 11, 2007 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what the hell is your problem gabe?

anyone can post here...anyone. now if he's being disruptive, yes we say leave. but the man (shadowboy) is all good. stop it with policing this community. That's Coma's job.

www.TRACKjams.com

by MANUTEs BOLs on May 11, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what the hell is your problem gabe?

Yeah man you are makin us all look like a bunch of rednecks.
Shadowcat is lost but he's cool. He changed his webpin when we said it was offensive and he's given us some good insights into utah basketball. The composition of utahs population is not our problem and it's a big distraction to our love of the game. If he's not here talkin smack then he's welcome in my opinion. Chill brother, I know it's in you!

by Skeptic con Urquell on May 11, 2007 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on gabe chill..

As far as Ive seen, Shadow Boy has been nothing but respectful since he's been on, and has actually conceded a lot of credit to this Warriors team. He's not coming on here to start trouble so chill out man. Just becuase he's rooting for the other side doesnt mean he doesnt have a right to converse with us on this very open forum... show a little class.

BD for the win

by Da City1 on May 11, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Its official...

No crap anyone can post here. I guess I've just been reading post's from my fellow Warrior fans for well, 8 months and I'm sick of being portrayed as a "BAD GUY" because I said no one wants Shadow Boy here. Was it the "toe head" comment? Was it the "Poligomy" comment? Was it the no alcohol comment? Was it the "go somewhere you're liked" comment? Bloodsweatndonuts(no disrespect) said I should be embarassed? Is this Congress or Capitol Hill for crying out loud? I love donuts comments on this site, but in regards to my Shadowboy rant, its like where do some of you come off so holy? The reason some of you are mad is because Shadoboy has the right to post and yes, he seems cool, but my point is for him to take a hike-is that such a classless thought? I guess I'm a freak for posting on this issue. I guess I'm a terrible person who has no class for being a little spicey and busting some ballz. Take it easy yall. What happened to sticks and stones. If what I said in regards to get lost, toe heads, no alcohol and go somewhere you're wanted is too harsh, then some of you need to get out of the clouds and realize that some good ole busting of chops can be FUN-take it easy yall and enjoy a little smack talking-damn son! BTW, GO DUBS!!!

by gabezgsw on May 11, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yo Gabe

I don't think anyone here has said you're terrible and all. we're just saying calm down...shadowboy hasn't been disrespectful in any way. Now if your purpose is to simply talk junk to someone who isn't a threat, then I guess it's your prerogative. I won't stand in your way as long as you don't go too far. if you feel there ain't nothing wrong with talking a little smack, that's fine. but at the same time, there's nothing wrong with having decent conversations with fans from the other side. now let's enjoy this site, shall we?

Go Warriors!

www.TRACKjams.com

by MANUTEs BOLs on May 11, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

btw, if you want to talk sh!t, go to the

espn boards...GSoM is the best place to talk hoops. There's less non-sense going on here.

www.TRACKjams.com

by MANUTEs BOLs on May 11, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And yes, I'll chill...

I'm officially done being the hater, the classless pig, the bummer outer, you all made your point and I'll chill out, its only a web site...Peace my fellow Dubers!

Gabe

by gabezgsw on May 11, 2007 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not trying to call you out man.

I can totally understand where youre coming from Gabe. Its just that this is one of the most intelligent and knowledgable basketball blogs I have come across. I know its fun to talk a little head, but I just want to keep this blog like it is. There are so many crappy, dead brained NBA fan sites out there that consist of nothing but trash talk and undying homerism, and I'd hate to see that stuff take away from the insightfullness of the discussion on GSoM.

BD for the win

by Da City1 on May 11, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

those mormons...

LORD BARON

by nfisch88 on May 11, 2007 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks...

All love, a little smack talking and its now out of my system. All your points were taken. I love the intelligence and overall NBA knowledge this site brings to the screen too-thats why I love this the Warriors and this site. Let's go Dub's, I can't wait to see the Sea Of Gold right now. Go Monta, go Dubs!

by gabezgsw on May 11, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What a depressing thread

Running Shadowboy out was completely uncool. It reminds me of the gloating comments to the YouTube videos showing Warriors fans running a Mavericks fan out of Oracle Arena. If this is one of the best basketball sites, I'd hate to see the worst. I quit.

by Ray of Lite on May 12, 2007 1:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just to be clear

I'm not directing this at the people who run GSoM -- Atma Brother, etc. I have complete respect for what they've done. As for some of the posters, on the other hand . . .

by Ray of Lite on May 12, 2007 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

shadow boy

said he wasnt leaving the site just the thread...and nobody ran him out

LORD BARON

by nfisch88 on May 12, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and

even if he was ran out...u gotta expect that when u come to an opposing teams blog...u cant expect everybody to welcome him here...i have no problem with shadow personally but its clear others do

LORD BARON

by nfisch88 on May 12, 2007 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs