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PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:14 pm    Post subject: China bans Houston Rockets over pro-Hong Kong tweet by Morey

https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/06/u-s-presidential-candidate-yang-blasts-chinese-response-to-rockets/

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:04 pm    Post subject:

I think Morey's looking to get fired rather than quit, but credit to him for *briefly* standing up for political rights in Hong Kong via social media.

No surprise that the NBA is chickensquirt cowards when it comes to progressive stances that could cost them money.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:50 pm    Post subject:

Rockets and the NBA are learning the price of doing business in Communist China.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:55 pm    Post subject:

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Rockets and the NBA are learning the price of doing business in Communist China.


Sadly, it is a price they are willing to pay.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:37 am    Post subject:

Nets owner now claiming 1.4 billion Chinese NBA fans all were offended.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:18 am    Post subject:

Land of the Brave
Home of the Free

Shame on you China. Respect Democracy and Human Rights

Cowards backing down from the almighty dollar.. Humans don't even comprehend Personal Integrity should not be sold.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:45 am    Post subject:

Maybe the Rockets should look at bringing back Jeremy Lin.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:06 am    Post subject:

https://old.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/deg2cg/it_is_absurd_to_me_that_the_nba_removed_the_all/
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:08 am    Post subject:

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lakersken80 wrote:
Rockets and the NBA are learning the price of doing business in Communist China.


Sadly, it is a price they are willing to pay.


The NBA is finding out that they are only in business in China because of the government's blessing....if the government decides its no longer welcome they will make the league disappear within China....no NBA games on Chinese TV, no NBA superstars promoting the game, etc.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:22 am    Post subject:

Interesting, detailed commentary by the Nets' new owner, Joseph Tsai, about this issue:

https://www.facebook.com/joe.tsai.3781/posts/2653378931391524

It's a complex issue that can be debated endlessly.

I'll just say that I would welcome Darryl Morey as a President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:35 am    Post subject:

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1/ I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.


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2/ I have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors have provided and I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention. My tweets are my own and in no way represent the Rockets or the NBA.



Also, did he delete the initial pro-protester tweet? I couldnt find it on his timeline.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:12 am    Post subject:

LuciusAllen wrote:
Interesting, detailed commentary by the Nets' new owner, Joseph Tsai, about this issue:

https://www.facebook.com/joe.tsai.3781/posts/2653378931391524

It's a complex issue that can be debated endlessly.

I'll just say that I would welcome Darryl Morey as a President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers.

Love to see a Taiwanese billionaire kiss CCP ass. Based on his post I bet he believes the CIA is orchestrating the Hong Kong protests.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:22 am    Post subject:

Baron Von Humongous wrote:
LuciusAllen wrote:
Interesting, detailed commentary by the Nets' new owner, Joseph Tsai, about this issue:

https://www.facebook.com/joe.tsai.3781/posts/2653378931391524

It's a complex issue that can be debated endlessly.

I'll just say that I would welcome Darryl Morey as a President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers.

Love to see a Taiwanese billionaire kiss CCP ass. Based on his post I bet he believes the CIA is orchestrating the Hong Kong protests.


Joe Tsai would not be a billionaire without the help of the CCP.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:25 am    Post subject:

lakersken80 wrote:
Baron Von Humongous wrote:
LuciusAllen wrote:
Interesting, detailed commentary by the Nets' new owner, Joseph Tsai, about this issue:

https://www.facebook.com/joe.tsai.3781/posts/2653378931391524

It's a complex issue that can be debated endlessly.

I'll just say that I would welcome Darryl Morey as a President of Basketball Operations for the Lakers.

Love to see a Taiwanese billionaire kiss CCP ass. Based on his post I bet he believes the CIA is orchestrating the Hong Kong protests.


Joe Tsai would not be a billionaire without the help of the CCP.

I know.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:58 am    Post subject:

This is so sad and pathetic. This shows the greed of the Rockets and the NBA. To think the Rockets are considering firing a guy because he stands with democracy and human rights... There are no words.

I am not surprised Harden piped up supporting China. After all, he went to ASU. I am pretty sure ASU rejects students who score higher than average to just below average on their SATs.



I want to see a news channel go to Adam Silver and Fertitta and on camera flat out ask them if they support democracy and human rights or communism and oppression. Put them on the spot. I would love to see them squirm their way out of that one.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:19 pm    Post subject:

BruceLeroy1985 wrote:
This is so sad and pathetic. This shows the greed of the Rockets and the NBA. To think the Rockets are considering firing a guy because he stands with democracy and human rights... There are no words.

I am not surprised Harden piped up supporting China. After all, he went to ASU. I am pretty sure ASU rejects students who score higher than average to just below average on their SATs.



I want to see a news channel go to Adam Silver and Fertitta and on camera flat out ask them if they support democracy and human rights or communism and oppression. Put them on the spot. I would love to see them squirm their way out of that one.


I doubt you will see any NBA superstars saying they support the protestors. Its a great way to get themselves locked out of the market.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:42 pm    Post subject:

epak wrote:
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Daryl Morey @dmorey 17h

1/ I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.


Quote:
Daryl Morey @dmorey 17h

2/ I have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors have provided and I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention. My tweets are my own and in no way represent the Rockets or the NBA.



Also, did he delete the initial pro-protester tweet? I couldnt find it on his timeline.


Yea, he deleted them. Caved under pressure.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:47 pm    Post subject:

I think a lot of NBA fans are pissed.

NBA Twitter and Reddit are on fire. Absolutely killing the Houston owner and Adam Silver.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:40 pm    Post subject:

lakersken80 wrote:
BruceLeroy1985 wrote:
This is so sad and pathetic. This shows the greed of the Rockets and the NBA. To think the Rockets are considering firing a guy because he stands with democracy and human rights... There are no words.

I am not surprised Harden piped up supporting China. After all, he went to ASU. I am pretty sure ASU rejects students who score higher than average to just below average on their SATs.



I want to see a news channel go to Adam Silver and Fertitta and on camera flat out ask them if they support democracy and human rights or communism and oppression. Put them on the spot. I would love to see them squirm their way out of that one.


I doubt you will see any NBA superstars saying they support the protestors. Its a great way to get themselves locked out of the market.


That is why I ignore any athlete who comes out with a stance on social issues, it’s usually pretty easy to follow the money.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:24 pm    Post subject:

vanexelent wrote:
epak wrote:
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Daryl Morey @dmorey 17h

1/ I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.


Quote:
Daryl Morey @dmorey 17h

2/ I have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors have provided and I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention. My tweets are my own and in no way represent the Rockets or the NBA.



Also, did he delete the initial pro-protester tweet? I couldnt find it on his timeline.


Yea, he deleted them. Caved under pressure.


Cool.
Glad he came to his $ense$
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:10 pm    Post subject:

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The one thing that is terribly misunderstood, and often ignored, by the western press and those critical of China is that 1.4 billion Chinese citizens stand united when it comes to the territorial integrity of China and the country’s sovereignty over her homeland. This issue is non-negotiable.


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:06 am    Post subject:

Dont sh!t in the place where you eat. To Daryl Morey。i fully know what happen in China right now, it is on the way to age of Mao, but i just want to watch the game. i think Morey will resign soon.
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Nets owner wrote:
The one thing that is terribly misunderstood, and often ignored, by the western press and those critical of China is that 1.4 billion Chinese citizens stand united when it comes to the territorial integrity of China and the country’s sovereignty over her homeland. This issue is non-negotiable.


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:38 am    Post subject:

So the Lakers-Nets game in Shanghai won't air in China.
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