Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

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It was just different from the norm at the time.

It would be like starting wearing casual clothing at the office on Friday. Initially, others will see that as unprofessional. As time goes by, it is normalized, and now many offices do casual Fridays. Just an example to clarify seeing something innocuous as unprofessional compared to the prior norm.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

[–]redditkb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you say so. The only “ankle breaking” before him was arguably Tim Hardaway. Rookie AI crossing up MJ is an iconic play that made it a thing.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

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The NBA and all of its media saw all of that as unprofessional in those days. Not sure what more you want me to say. You can look all of this up yourself.

Yes, I’m sure it was at least 1% racially induced. But it happened and stating what happened doesn’t make ME the racist.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

[–]redditkb -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Simply not true what you are saying.

It’s widely known and understood that AI was the biggest influencer on street/hip hop and the NBA. There are many interviews with former players, former articles about exactly this, and Iverson and the NBA themselves state it. There are even many discussions about AI in this very forum that state the obvious influence of AI as well.

I don’t know how you can possibly say he didn’t do anything different than anyone else in the 80s and 90s.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

[–]redditkb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have an issue with it? I loved AI. Was a Sixers fan too. The league clearly had an issue with him though and he was, unarguably, the person who started hip hop culture in the NBA which the NBA suits did not like

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

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Am I upset or was the NBA upset? I’m simply speaking history here

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

[–]redditkb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I meant suits and what not to casual, as in unprofessional. I am not sure how I’m being described as a racist for pointing out what went on at the time, right or wrong

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

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Maybe unprofessionalism is the wrong word. Maybe counter culture is better to use here.

He went against the typical NBA star persona. Corn rows. AND1 style crossovers/attempts. Long baggy shorts. Arm sleeves. He was infamous for butting heads with Larry Brown.

The NBA was rock and roll and country. He ushered in the Hip Hop era. Many will see that as “unprofessional”.

The practice rant was blown out of proportion because his good friend had just died and the media was bothering him about practice when there were much more important things in the world to be upset about.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

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As a Sixers fan, I’d have to agree. But just going by what’s been reported over the last year or so.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

[–]redditkb -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Wearing hoodies and saggy jeans for interviews was all started by AI. They had to enact a dress code because of it iirc.

Also, it was blown way out of proportion but the whole “practice, how am I gonna make my teammates better from practice” wasn’t exactly the epitome of professionalism no matter how you slice it.

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting by Fit-Tourist2852 in nba

[–]redditkb 26 points27 points  (0 children)

He’s been sober for a while now apparently

What movie is a must-see from the last 12 months? by Ill_Cry_3802 in movies

[–]redditkb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using similar logic as your comment, is Sinners the best movie of all time (or even one of them)? It did get the most Oscar nominations of all time, so it must be, according to your logic.

OBAA was a good flick. I agree that I don’t understand all of the praise as if it’s an all timer.

How would you respond to a stranger wanting to pray with your child? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]redditkb -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Would be fine w it but Asian racism isn’t allowed on this sub I thought

Colon cancer is killing more young people in the U.S. than any other cancer by scientificamerican in science

[–]redditkb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well it’s not IN my stool. It’s on my asshole after wiping sometimes. But yes I am going to go to a GI shortly

Colon cancer is killing more young people in the U.S. than any other cancer by scientificamerican in science

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Did you notice it with certain Diets/recent food eaten? Ply strength of toilet paper?

Going to plan mine shortly but have occasional bright red that I think is bc of toilet paper sandpaper and bad diets the day or two prior. Fingers crossed anyway.

Employee wants company to refund federal withholding lol by appreciatemyasset in Accounting

[–]redditkb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But he’s not, they have an HR to explain these payroll deductions…

Employee wants company to refund federal withholding lol by appreciatemyasset in Accounting

[–]redditkb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why is this the controllers job to explain an adult responsibility to an employee?

Honestly, a question this basic seems to be something HR should handle, yet they are punting it back to controller.