Of course, it has actually taken place for black males before. Considering that 1978-79, 9 of the 16 people who have become NBA coaches despite not having any prior experience are black.
” This is one of the toughest positions Ive ever had to take,” Smith stated on the air. This does not occur for a Black man.”
” This is one of the most difficult positions Ive ever had to take,” Smith stated on the air. Of course, it has actually happened for black men before. “Steve Nash being selected over Mark Jackson/Ty Lue is not “White Privilege”.
” Come on SA,” Williams tweeted. “Steve Nash being chosen over Mark Jackson/Ty Lue is not “White Privilege”. 2 superstar black athletes eventually made the choice & & we understand who they are and what they have to do with.”
Smith didnt like it, not since of Nashs absence of experience, but since he felt it was a circumstances of “white privilege” given that more skilled black coaches such as Tyronn Lue and Mark Jackson were available.
That would be Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Durant established a bond with Nash while he was a consultant with the Warriors and Durant was a player.
Jay Williams even called out his colleague.
Stephen A. Smith, ESPNs questionable talking head and hot take artist, naturally had a viewpoint on the Webs hiring of Steve Nash, the Hall of Fame point guard.