Current Events > Enes Kanter is done going after Lebron. He's going right at it towards MJ

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 12:36:39 AM
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https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/582681-enes-kanter-michael-jordan-has-done-nothing-for-black-community?amp

https://twitter.com/NBA_NewYork/status/1462566146302005253?s=20

"Not many people are talking about Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan hasn't done anything, nothing, for the Black community in America besides just, you know, giving them money. I feel like we need to call out these athletes. At least Lebron James is going out there and being the voice of all those people who are oppressed in America," Kanter, an exile of his native Turkey, told Brown.

"But Michael Jordan has not done anything for the Black community because he cares too much about his shoe sales all over the world and America, and I feel like we need to call out these athletes and not be scared about who they are," he added.

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 12:37:37 AM
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I wonder if people hate Lebron enough to really support MAGA Enes.

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IShall_Run_Amok
12/01/21 12:39:24 AM
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More like Penis Can'ter

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berlyman101
12/01/21 12:41:02 AM
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erdogan is one thing, but Jordan? he best step correct.

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ssjevot
12/01/21 12:42:40 AM
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What does he mean by besides give them money?

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Alpha218
12/01/21 12:42:57 AM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
I wonder if people hate Lebron enough to really support MAGA Enes.
I dont really follow sports, can you explain how hes MAGA? Being against China isnt just a MAGA thing. Besides that I know hes a Gullenist but I dont know much about them to have an opinion on it. Or his stances towards other things for that matter.

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 12:43:20 AM
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berlyman101 posted...
erdogan is one thing, but Jordan? he best step correct.
Jordan also very much likes his shoes being made from China just like everyone's favorite villain Lebron. Course no one will call out MJ for that, except for Enes who is a Tucker fan.

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Slayer_22
12/01/21 12:44:44 AM
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ssjevot posted...
What does he mean by besides give them money?

You gotta go on Twitter and whine otherwise you're not doing enough. Also support the CCP.

I assume that's what he means anyway.
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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 12:45:19 AM
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Alpha218 posted...
I dont really follow sports, can you explain how hes MAGA? Being against China isnt just a MAGA thing. Besides that I know hes a Gullenist but I dont know much about them to have an opinion on it. Or his stances towards other things for that matter.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/79787376
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/79788220

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 12:46:23 AM
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ssjevot posted...
What does he mean by besides give them money?

At least Lebron James is going out there and being the voice of all those people who are oppressed in America

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RchHomieQuanChi
12/01/21 12:48:14 AM
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I mean...he's not wrong.

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ssjevot
12/01/21 12:53:53 AM
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I would argue giving money to support a community counts for a lot more than some tweets. I am unconvinced that writing stuff on social media actually does much of anything. Rich people tweeting stuff feels like the empty gesture in comparison to actually giving money to those who need it.

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 12:56:48 AM
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ssjevot posted...
I would argue giving money to support a community counts for a lot more than some tweets. I am unconvinced that writing stuff on social media actually does much of anything. Rich people tweeting stuff feels like the empty gesture in comparison to actually giving money to those who need it.
Lebron does more than just tweets. He has built a public school for under privileged kids, sent thousands of kids to college, housed hundreds of families and more.

I'm not saying MJ hasn't done enough charity, though. Mainly just pointing out what Enes is doing and also he's pretty much a MAGA guy.

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ssjevot
12/01/21 12:58:25 AM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
Lebron does more than just tweets. He has built a public school for under privileged kids, sent thousands of kids to college, housed hundreds of families and more.

Yeah, I should clarify I am not talking about Lebron. I am talking about the guy criticizing Jordan here who seems to be all about social media. What has Enes Kanter done for the black community?

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Rayman2943
12/01/21 1:00:34 AM
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ssjevot posted...
Yeah, I should clarify I am not talking about Lebron. I am talking about the guy criticizing Jordan here who seems to be all about social media. What has Enes Kanter done for the black community?
The dude hasn't done anything and he's a alt right shill. He just went on Tucker Carlson and said people shouldn't criticize the US
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ssjevot
12/01/21 1:04:55 AM
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Rayman2943 posted...
The dude hasn't done anything and he's a alt right shill. He just went on Tucker Carlson and said people shouldn't criticize the US

I could swear you are one of the posters who thinks people shouldn't criticize China, but maybe I am confusing you with someone else.

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Rayman2943
12/01/21 1:08:18 AM
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ssjevot posted...
I could swear you are one of the posters who thinks people shouldn't criticize China, but maybe I am confusing you with someone else.
No? I think people should criticize the CCP. Its totalitarian and they are committing genocide.

At worst, you will see me equate warcrimes from the US to genocide but I don't get why that's controversial.
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ssjevot
12/01/21 1:10:06 AM
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Rayman2943 posted...
No? I think people should criticize the CCP. Its totalitarian and they are committing genocide.

At worst, you will see me equate warcrimes from the US to genocide but I don't get why that's controversial.

Oh I fully agree the US has committed war crimes and genocide (I grew up on an Indian reservation, I am well aware of the history).

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 8:32:04 AM
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Bump

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Fony
12/01/21 8:33:01 AM
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This is a 5 year old argument from LeBron fans around the time when the media began to really try and push him as the GOAT. Remeber all the lies about jordan owning stock in privcate prisons? Kanter is a washed up dick rider. Too bad unlike Jeremy Lin, he can't go play overseas.


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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 8:41:37 AM
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Jeremy Lin is born is America.

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Antifar
12/01/21 8:42:08 AM
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Enes Kanter adding to the list of things he can't defend

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Vicious_Dios
12/01/21 8:44:18 AM
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Literally a 'who the fuck is that' person.

MJ doesn't owe anyone shit.

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 8:46:33 AM
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Vicious_Dios posted...
Literally a 'who the fuck is that' person.

MJ doesn't owe anyone shit.
Lebron doesn't owe anyone shit either.

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Fony
12/01/21 8:46:37 AM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
Jeremy Lin is born is America.

Thanks, edited.

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Vicious_Dios
12/01/21 8:47:39 AM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
Lebron doesn't owe anyone shit either.

Okay? I never said he did.

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Slayer_22
12/01/21 9:21:51 AM
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Anyone else remember LeBron's weird 'YOU'RE NEXT' tweet?

Is that what he meant by being a voice? Or was that specifically about the CCP stuff?
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eston
12/01/21 9:29:33 AM
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This is only the second time I've heard of this guy but it's also the second incredibly stupid thing I've heard him say

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Lorenzo_2003
12/01/21 9:34:55 AM
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RchHomieQuanChi posted...
I mean...he's not wrong.

Come to think of it, there were pundits back when Jordan had achieved super star status who were critical of him not using his status and resources to improve black communities. His focus was basketball and selling shoes and underwear later.

No one took those arguments too seriously, maybe because Jordan was just so beloved. I remember this clearly. Kanter is bringing it up, but no way was he the first or alone in that thinking.

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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 10:03:02 AM
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Part of the point I'm making here is everyone was so ready to support Enes when he went after Lebron. Now that we know he's MAGA and is going after MJ, you gotta wonder if people are singing the same toon or keeping the same energy with Enes. Doesn't look like it, though.

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Fony
12/01/21 10:12:34 AM
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Lorenzo_2003 posted...
Come to think of it, there were pundits back when Jordan had achieved super star status who were critical of him not using his status and resources to improve black communities. His focus was basketball and selling shoes and underwear later.

No one took those arguments too seriously, maybe because Jordan was just so beloved. I remember this clearly. Kanter is bringing it up, but no way was he the first or alone in that thinking.

Because those arguments were all bullshit. All you losers love Charles Barkley and he said fuck the community and all communities, he's no hero or activist. He just likes basketball and money. Jordan is somehow bad for not even being that harsh....shut the fuck up please.

Also, is there some kind of fucking proo MJ has not done anything for anyone? I'd love to see it.

Kanter joined a turkish cult of a madman who tried to overthrow their current madman, failed and got a bounty of his ugly fucking head. boo hoo. human rights my ass, when his madman leader would have committed more genocide in his shithole nation....but anything for atgtention.

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Lorenzo_2003
12/01/21 11:08:42 AM
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Fony posted...
Because those arguments were all bullshit. All you losers love Charles Barkley and he said fuck the community and all communities, he's no hero or activist. He just likes basketball and money. Jordan is somehow bad for not even being that harsh....shut the fuck up please.

Also, is there some kind of fucking proo MJ has not done anything for anyone? I'd love to see it.

I dont remember Barkley saying fuck the community, but maybe he did. He does say outrageous things, sometimes serious but sometimes for comedic effect. He definitely did say he was not a role model. His explanation was that kids should learn from their parents, not him.

As far as Jordan goes, who knows what hes done. Hes fairly quiet about it. I dont think he is obligated to do anything, although a lot of people expect the rich and celebrities to use their platform to contribute. I never had that expectation, so its not disappointing when they dont.

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Slayer_22
12/01/21 4:26:37 PM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
Part of the point I'm making here is everyone was so ready to support Enes when he went after Lebron. Now that we know he's MAGA and is going after MJ, you gotta wonder if people are singing the same toon or keeping the same energy with Enes. Doesn't look like it, though.

Prolly cuz it's really, really, really easy to hate LeBron who regularly spouts dumb shit and makes himself look like an asshole every 5 minutes.
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Joeydollaz
12/01/21 4:28:24 PM
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MJ has the sneakers

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Mizznox
12/01/21 4:34:18 PM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
Part of the point I'm making here is everyone was so ready to support Enes when he went after Lebron. Now that we know he's MAGA and is going after MJ, you gotta wonder if people are singing the same toon or keeping the same energy with Enes. Doesn't look like it, though.

This MJ bashing is like 10 days old, I think people largely didn't care about it. Kanter going on Tucker Carlson and saying people should stop criticizing the US is when a lot of the people backing him shut up.
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Veggeta_MAX
12/01/21 4:47:08 PM
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Slayer_22 posted...
Prolly cuz it's really, really, really easy to hate LeBron who regularly spouts dumb shit and makes himself look like an asshole every 5 minutes.
Out of sight, out of mind. Got it.

Mizznox posted...
This MJ bashing is like 10 days old, I think people largely didn't care about it. Kanter going on Tucker Carlson and saying people should stop criticizing the US is when a lot of the people backing him shut up.
People were only backing up Enes when he was bashing Lebron.

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Big_Nabendu
12/01/21 4:49:31 PM
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That's right

Cause basketball players are the problem

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Slayer_22
12/01/21 5:47:49 PM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...

Out of sight, out of mind. Got it.

More or less, yeah.
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BilalPowell
12/01/21 5:51:36 PM
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Why are rich black people always expected to give something to people of their own race specifically?

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The_Dan_Haren
12/01/21 6:04:39 PM
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Jordan donated like $100 million to BLM lol
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Rayman2943
12/01/21 6:06:04 PM
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BilalPowell posted...
Why are rich black people always expected to give something to people of their own race specifically?
Because Enes is a racist who dog whistled to racists.
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BilalPowell
12/01/21 6:09:43 PM
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The_Dan_Haren posted...
Jordan donated like $100 million to BLM lol
Well Kanter said nothing but money

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David1988
12/01/21 6:23:58 PM
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Just because Kanter, an alt-righter, said that about JorDone doesnt make it any less true. Hell his sentiment is probably applicable of any billionaire regardless of race, they arent exactly known for being voices of social justice.

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