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walkingman
(8,335 posts)Especially at college games. And remember the f-word is not as offensive as it once was or at least not to me.
edited to add - Celtics in 7 🏀🏀
Auggie
(31,798 posts)my objection is the sportsmanship example it sets, especially when heard by children.
A "DRAAAAY-mond" chant would suffice.
brush
(57,495 posts)Curry would not be denied. Now the Boston fans know it's advantage Warriors as they'll probably win in SF on Sunday and will then have two chances for the fourth win and another championship.
usonian
(13,796 posts)who got it from the Boston fans.
His story here:
https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/bill-russells-lifelong-fight-against-racism/
I was born in Boston, and F bigotry. Everywhere.
Auggie
(31,798 posts)Boston has a history: Red Sox were the last baseball team to integrate.
IMO though its unlikely the chants targeted at Green and Curry were racially motivated.
usonian
(13,796 posts)The article says that there were 15 Black players in the NBA at the time.
What a mind-blowing thought.