” I was extremely dissatisfied in some of the men on tv today talking about white privilege.” Steve Nash is a great player and an excellent man. Now, do we need more Black coaches in the NBA? Do we need more Black coaches in college football? Do we require more Black coaches in pro football.
Charles Barkley is an analyst who hardly ever holds anything back. So he did not mince words when it came to discussing the Brooklyn Nets working with Steve Nash.
To be clear: Barkleys problem was not with the Nets decision; he authorizes of the hire. What “disappointed” Sir Charles, nevertheless, were the other talking heads who utilized Nashs working with to highlight white advantage, while explaining qualified Black candidates (including interim Jacque Vaughn, benched to lead assistant again) were passed over..
One perspective came from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, who was clear that his concern did not rest with Nash the gamer or incoming coach. “One of the very best men you might perhaps fulfill in your life,” Smith said, “but a person that has no experience whatsoever.”.
” I was extremely dissatisfied in some of the people on tv today talking about white opportunity. And Im like, It occurred to Doc Rivers. It happened to Jason Kidd.
The problem, as Smith and others see it, is that Nash is another “exception to the rule” of requiring years of coaching experience before landing a gig. The previous point guard has actually never ever been a coach, but he did serve as a gamer advancement expert for the Golden State Warriors, where he built a relationship with Nets star Kevin Durant, over the last five years.
Nonetheless, Barkley was not here for any talk of “white benefit.”.
” When you have a responsibility, specifically when you have to discuss something as serious as race, you cant be full of crap,” Barkley stated. ” Youve got to be sincere and fair.
” Steve Nash is a great guy and a great gamer. Now, do we need more Black coaches in the NBA? Do we require more Black coaches in college football?
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