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What does the national anthem have to do with sports anyways? Unless Sydney Sweeney is singing it I don't wanna see it performed.
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I remember when I first started feeling cringe about the whole military showing at sports. Especially the “omg he’s back home after being at war!!!!” Surprise moments
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How is that bizarre? That’s as American as apple pie. I don’t know what America you all grew up in, none of this should be surprising
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America literally would send entertainers, comedians, athletes, etc to schmooze and “cheer up” troops during wars.
Bob Hope was always in the mix. Had buddy all over, from Guam to Vietnam. As long as we have sports, they’ll set aside segments to acknowledge the military. It is, what it is
Bob Hope was always in the mix. Had buddy all over, from Guam to Vietnam. As long as we have sports, they’ll set aside segments to acknowledge the military. It is, what it is
antidope
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The Spurs are OD with it. Military Jerseys and all sorts of crap.
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Same with flying over billions of dollars worth of death machines ahead of big games, as cool as it looks
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Lackland and Kelly Air Force bases in San Antonio. Huge military presence in that city
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Those digital camo joints are horrendous.
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"There is a difference between the type of talent you are historically and the type of career you've had"
That quote from Tim encapsulates how I feel about KD. The way KD has talked about (one of the most dominant scores ever, completely unguardable, no flaw to his offensive game, etc) you would think he would have 4-5 championships, especially when you consider the level of talent he has assembled around himself.
Are we ready to have the "Kevin Durant might be overrated historically" conversation?
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If I remember they don't even pay that much for this to still be happening. Half the country engrained it in their identity though.Same with flying over billions of dollars worth of death machines ahead of big games, as cool as it looks
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He’s not overrated. He’s just passive and incapable of rallying the guys from a leadership standpoint.
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Shout out to Bron and JJ for giving up free game.
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Yea a lot of folks don't realize just how heavily militaristic a culture they're living in.
It's somehow easier to identify in a place like North Korea than it is back home in front of you
antidope
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4-year-olds are "Pledging Allegiance" to a flag. Its madness.
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It all depends on where you have him rated. I've been of the opinion that Kevin Durant is a top 20 player but closer to 20 than 10, closer to Julius Irving than than LeBron.
If Durant never went to Golden State there's a good chance he never wins a championship and he is a guy who scored a lot of points but never won anything.
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"This Veteran's Day, we solemnly remember our Heroes with commemorative jerseys. Brought to you by DRAFT KINGS!!!! THE LEADER IN ONLINE, UP-TO-THE-SECOND, WAGERING ON SPORTS,! IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, CALL 1-800-WE-DONT-CARE! Additional charges may apply"
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tuned out after the first quarter yesterday , double header softball game after work
didnt get home til like 1130pm
my AR
my DPOTY AD
my basketball player d'lo
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Good morning playas
didnt get home til like 1130pm
my AR
my DPOTY AD
my basketball player d'lo
masterclass by glen rivers
Good morning playas
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Probably 60-70% of those 4 year olds have family members or ancestors with military affiliation. These people will not allow the flag to be desecrated
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I personally enjoy watching the Mavs and Kings more than the LA Free-Throw Differentials, but it’s all a matter of personal preference. No wrong answers.
I also currently hate watching the team I root for, which is less than ideal.
I also currently hate watching the team I root for, which is less than ideal.
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He’s in that Kobe, George Gervin, Larry Bird, Hakeem, type range. His scoring is undeniable. Dude will end with well over 30,000+ points.
KD is a basketball icon but his career is just weird as hell
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Been doing that since I was a kid in school and I turned 38 last Friday. Hell, here in Texas, they pledge to both the US AND Texas flag.
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He’s in that Kobe, George Gervin, Larry Bird, Hakeem, type range. His scoring is undeniable. Dude will end with well over 30,000+ points.
KD is a basketball icon but his career is just weird as hell
I wouldn't even put all of these players on the same tier.
Kobe, Hakeem and Bird are all on a separate level from KD IMO. They all won multiple championships with the team that drafted them, never formed a super team, all clearly the best player on multiple championship teams. I have Kobe, Hakeem and Bird all in the top 11.
I would put KD on that level with George Gervin.
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Well that's just Texas.
I'm pretty sure y'all eat breakfast with a magazine clip instead of a spoon, play God bless America to set the mood when your shorty over, and have a picture of George Bush is your house above the fireplace.
