I'm watching the NBA finals & I only see ONE European America..is this Racist?

Question

I was watching the NBA tonight..only one European playing with the other players. Does this mean the NBA is racist against European Americans? It does look that way. I think the way to fix it would be to have some type of affirmative action against this racist system that will allow more Europeans play. Some will say that the majority (African Americans) are better players..I can't stand racist comments like that.
Wev are all the same, African American are NO better at basketball than Europeans..it's the same..so why the bias?

Listen..affirmative action does work!
We must come together with this sports issue, NFL, NBA, MLB...we must work together and bring affirmative action to these racist sports

"We shall overcome"

Bonnie: that was a very racist comment.
Larry Bird was the greatest basketball player EVER..so that proves Europeans can be just as good as others

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Well, I don't like basketball and I hate affirmative action. But I do not believe the NBA is being racist. In my opinion, only the most qualified individuals should be hired for any given job reguardless of race, sex, religion, etc... So, if the best basketball players available to play in the NBA are black, white, latino, whatever - those are the ones who should be paid to play. Is hockey racist for having a majority of its players white Canadians, Europeans or Midwesterners? Not if it is drafting players based solely on their ability to play the game.

Answer 3

no the other european nba stars's team didnt make it to the nba final. besides basketball isnt as popular in europe soccer is. ok there is dirk nowitzki.Dallas Mavericks,Germany.Tony Parker,San Antonio Spurs,France.Paul Gasol,Memphis Grizzlie,Spain.I would say they are more racist towards asian athlethes since there is only Yao Ming of China.There are about 84 international athlethes in the NBA currently.more than ever. and there is an italian guy that is going to be drafted in the NBA draft.

Answer 4

Yes it is. Affrimative action for the NBA! It's about time short people who can't shoot should be given equal opportunity. Power to the people! No justice, no peace!
If this post is silly, just imagine how well affirmative action works everywhere else!

Answer 5

Yes. The NBA is so racist against whites that only a couple african americans are head coaches or owners.

Dumbass

Answer 6

i thought Jason Williams of The Heat is of European descent? How about Keith Van Horn of the Mavs?

Answer 7

I didn't notice. I just noticed basketball players and some great plays. I don't notice who is what race or nationality.

Answer 8

Indiana huh? Why didn't you trade Reggie Miller for an average white dude?

Answer 9

um, NO. if blacks happen to be the best basketball players, that's because of their ability, as it should be.

i'm chinese, so hopefully unbiased. of course, i'm anti-affirmative action too.

Answer 10

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