Chris Webber's commentary during the 2020 NBA Playoffs reflects the complex emotions and tensions present during that time. The 2020 NBA season was unique for several reasons: the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league into a "bubble" environment in Orlando, and the country was grappling with intense social and political unrest, particularly regarding racial injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement. In this context, Webber's statement highlights the duality that Black athletes (and Black people in general) were experiencing. His comment, "Lakers are up, but when you're a Black man in this country, you can't compartmentalize," speaks to the difficulty of separating the joy of the game from the harsh realities of racial injustice. Webber is pointing out that while viewers and players alike were watching the beautiful play on the court, many Black athletes were also carrying the emotional weight of what was happening outside the bubble: police brutality, protests, and the ongoing fight for equality. This moment wasn't just about basketball; it was about the larger social issues that couldn't be ignored, even during the playoffs. His follow-up, "you must compartmentalize to stay sane," touches on the coping mechanism that many Black individuals might feel pressured to adopt. They need to find ways to focus on their work or passions (in this case, basketball) while simultaneously dealing with the realities of being Black in America. Webber was acknowledging the mental and emotional balancing act that many people were going through at that moment. In summary, Chris Webber's commentary during that game wasn't just about basketball. It was a reflection of the broader social context of the time, particularly how the players, especially Black players, were navigating both their professional responsibilities and the intense societal pressures they were facing.
"Honorable" mentions: Kelly Oubre vs a car (while he was probably on a bike which would've voided his contract), Jason Richardson vs Steve Nash, Anthony Edwards vs an unborn child, there are a lot of them. People make mistakes and the stakes are high. I never feel that someone should be judged for the rest of their lives by their worst moments or biggest mistakes, but it is scary how skillfully they can be scrubbed from the news and the history books.
Noone protected Giddey. Giddey was wronged here. How did a 15 years old get into a Night Club? She clearly lied to him about her age. Pat Bev should be more worried about the example he is setting for his daughter, and how to raise his daughter to not be a 304!
He was wronged 😂… News flash buddy. When a girl is 15, you can tell by how she looks and how she acts… Especially when you hang out with her for long like Giddey did. I mean her being in high school is a dead giveaway’s
@@anthonywlong Dude... noone in the world can see the difference between 15 and 18 nowadays. And he ended it after a view weeks when he found out. Do you even follow the story? Its not as if he visited her at home or at school. They met when he was in town either in clubs or at his place. Just look up the informations. There is a reason why she wasnt cooperating with the police, cause she commited crimes, not Giddey.
@@Smido83 lmao. Bruh your source of law and news is clearly instagram reels… Laws like that are made to protect minors and it’s the adults responsibility to make sure they’re not getting with a minor. You think shouting on social media “I had sex with Josh Giddey” is adult behavior? Btw Kobe Bryant was in a similar situation and he had a court investigation and was criticized by all of media.
@@anthonywlong Kid, I neither have twitter, instagram or any other of that BS... I read real news sides and follow honest media personel here on youtube. But yeah... you clearly investigated every woman you ever met. Of course you did little boy! Ok, wait... I get it. No woman ever was interested in you. Not when you were 19, not right now, never!
What kind of parents let their little kids go to bars (clubs with alcohol, same thing)? At 15, dressed like a hooker out to pick up guys, what do they expect? And I'm not giving him a pass on this either. He should have made her prove how old she is, because somebody didn't, or she wouldn't have been in there. She looked a lot older than 15, that's why you can't be too careful. And actually, just because they say you are an adult at 18, doesn't make you one automatically. At 19, he was still just a naive kid wanting to have fun.
To be honest,I dnt think the giddy thing is a big deal, because he was 19 and she was 15,that's only a 4 year difference,like when she's 20 he will only be 24,I dnt get it
Although I agree 100% with your logic, the same logic would not be applied if this was a case against somebody that did not fit the agenda for example, race, age, religion, etc The law should be the law no matter what especially when you punished other athletes for less that did not fit the agenda
On Giddy, you have to realize that he needed educated on our laws here on age. Abroad like in Europe it isn't a thing. I had friends in the Army who were 18 and dated 16 year old German girls. Not a lot, but a couple. Their parents signed papers for our command allowing it, and their parents thought it was dumb, seeing only the age difference of 2 years.
Giannis caring about time is actually very 😂 😂 beverly a calf of a bull. Sick of this dude now. Thought hed alright before but man this guy a loose canon his kids are better well behaved then this guy. Mature bro!
@@jamalcorbin5542 different times. in 2023, a pregnancy would have been reason enough to arrest Malone (or Giddy, for that matter) and indict on statutory rape. in Giddy's case there was no evidence of sex/statutory rape, only rumors on social media, and a girl who refused to cooperate.
I have to say: Steven A. Smith is a Joke- no credibility, his predictions are ALWAYS wrong, especially when it comes to basketball, when ot comes to Luka, when it comes to Jaylen Brunson, and when it comes to Kyrie 😎
World is flat . Yea da round earth is moving thousands miles n hour ddddd that's all folks what go up must come down no gravity in da dome . Ps investigate that's why hell is on earth no love
Idoka was not married to Nia Long. Giddy had that privilege some of us are familiar with. If a brotha had did that the results would not have been the same.
they had a long-term committed relationship, and a kid together. call it whatever you want... papers or no papers, after a certain period of time, there are a number of legalities involved, not to mention physical/emotional betrayal. the ahole fk'd up bad, all for a fling with the wife of someone fairly important inside the Celtics organization. d****e move!
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Chris Webber's commentary during the 2020 NBA Playoffs reflects the complex emotions and tensions present during that time. The 2020 NBA season was unique for several reasons: the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league into a "bubble" environment in Orlando, and the country was grappling with intense social and political unrest, particularly regarding racial injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
In this context, Webber's statement highlights the duality that Black athletes (and Black people in general) were experiencing. His comment, "Lakers are up, but when you're a Black man in this country, you can't compartmentalize," speaks to the difficulty of separating the joy of the game from the harsh realities of racial injustice.
Webber is pointing out that while viewers and players alike were watching the beautiful play on the court, many Black athletes were also carrying the emotional weight of what was happening outside the bubble: police brutality, protests, and the ongoing fight for equality. This moment wasn't just about basketball; it was about the larger social issues that couldn't be ignored, even during the playoffs.
His follow-up, "you must compartmentalize to stay sane," touches on the coping mechanism that many Black individuals might feel pressured to adopt. They need to find ways to focus on their work or passions (in this case, basketball) while simultaneously dealing with the realities of being Black in America. Webber was acknowledging the mental and emotional balancing act that many people were going through at that moment.
In summary, Chris Webber's commentary during that game wasn't just about basketball. It was a reflection of the broader social context of the time, particularly how the players, especially Black players, were navigating both their professional responsibilities and the intense societal pressures they were facing.
"Honorable" mentions: Kelly Oubre vs a car (while he was probably on a bike which would've voided his contract), Jason Richardson vs Steve Nash, Anthony Edwards vs an unborn child, there are a lot of them. People make mistakes and the stakes are high. I never feel that someone should be judged for the rest of their lives by their worst moments or biggest mistakes, but it is scary how skillfully they can be scrubbed from the news and the history books.
Giannis didn’t want them dissecting the ball and showing those magnets to social media 😅
im beginning to think thats true
“We all know he was talking about that down under” do we? That huge stretch there buddy!
How the hell do you know if she’s 15 if they got fake ids & junk
Noone protected Giddey. Giddey was wronged here. How did a 15 years old get into a Night Club? She clearly lied to him about her age. Pat Bev should be more worried about the example he is setting for his daughter, and how to raise his daughter to not be a 304!
He was wronged 😂… News flash buddy. When a girl is 15, you can tell by how she looks and how she acts… Especially when you hang out with her for long like Giddey did. I mean her being in high school is a dead giveaway’s
@@anthonywlong Dude... noone in the world can see the difference between 15 and 18 nowadays. And he ended it after a view weeks when he found out. Do you even follow the story? Its not as if he visited her at home or at school. They met when he was in town either in clubs or at his place. Just look up the informations.
There is a reason why she wasnt cooperating with the police, cause she commited crimes, not Giddey.
@@Smido83 lmao. Bruh your source of law and news is clearly instagram reels… Laws like that are made to protect minors and it’s the adults responsibility to make sure they’re not getting with a minor. You think shouting on social media “I had sex with Josh Giddey” is adult behavior? Btw Kobe Bryant was in a similar situation and he had a court investigation and was criticized by all of media.
@@anthonywlong Kid, I neither have twitter, instagram or any other of that BS... I read real news sides and follow honest media personel here on youtube. But yeah... you clearly investigated every woman you ever met. Of course you did little boy! Ok, wait... I get it. No woman ever was interested in you. Not when you were 19, not right now, never!
Wait so we are protecting these kind of guys now? 🤔
What kind of parents let their little kids go to bars (clubs with alcohol, same thing)? At 15, dressed like a hooker out to pick up guys, what do they expect? And I'm not giving him a pass on this either. He should have made her prove how old she is, because somebody didn't, or she wouldn't have been in there. She looked a lot older than 15, that's why you can't be too careful. And actually, just because they say you are an adult at 18, doesn't make you one automatically. At 19, he was still just a naive kid wanting to have fun.
Don't forget Josh Primo with the Spurs, or let go by the Spurs for indecent exposure.
The pacers directly took the ball so Giannis couldn't get it plus the show of disrespect to not even shake the team's hands
Don't forget about karl malone
What did Webber say before u started the clip
10:43 Was Kyrie doing spiritual cleansing of the arena before the game in this clip????🤣Demons in the NBA?
it's a sage bundle, and it ain't got nothing to do with ignorant demons like you
But the Phoenix owner sold the team for $4 billion and only bought it for $200 million. That is not a punishment at all.
To be honest,I dnt think the giddy thing is a big deal, because he was 19 and she was 15,that's only a 4 year difference,like when she's 20 he will only be 24,I dnt get it
Although I agree 100% with your logic, the same logic would not be applied if this was a case against somebody that did not fit the agenda for example, race, age, religion, etc The law should be the law no matter what especially when you punished other athletes for less that did not fit the agenda
Kyre told the truth fools . It is flat . Kyre also won't be dying suddenly and unexpectedly .
Kyrie is a true Rolemodel
He's one of the reasons I hope the mavs win it all this year
@@johnjohn-kd7fl fair enough....
This is sarcasm, right?
@@tommyo2450 Since Covid, he is.
@@theMis4nthrop3 not really tho COVID stance is cool. Other than that bit of a nut job..
On Giddy, you have to realize that he needed educated on our laws here on age. Abroad like in Europe it isn't a thing. I had friends in the Army who were 18 and dated 16 year old German girls. Not a lot, but a couple. Their parents signed papers for our command allowing it, and their parents thought it was dumb, seeing only the age difference of 2 years.
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Wow Kid
G was shooting, wtf
That bull crap with Kyrie was all propaganda & smeer campaign " by a particular evil race"
Ime was not married to Nia Long, please get your comments right and not spread lies!
Giannis caring about time is actually very 😂 😂 beverly a calf of a bull. Sick of this dude now. Thought hed alright before but man this guy a loose canon his kids are better well behaved then this guy. Mature bro!
If josh giddy, had been Black, they would've tried to LOCK him up.
Karl Malone didn’t get knocked up after that 13 yr old girl got knocked up. 🤷🏾♂️
@@jamalcorbin5542 different times. in 2023, a pregnancy would have been reason enough to arrest Malone (or Giddy, for that matter) and indict on statutory rape.
in Giddy's case there was no evidence of sex/statutory rape, only rumors on social media, and a girl who refused to cooperate.
I have to say: Steven A. Smith is a Joke- no credibility, his predictions are ALWAYS wrong, especially when it comes to basketball, when ot comes to Luka, when it comes to Jaylen Brunson, and when it comes to Kyrie 😎
The Pacers know good and well they took that 🏀
World is flat . Yea da round earth is moving thousands miles n hour ddddd that's all folks what go up must come down no gravity in da dome . Ps investigate that's why hell is on earth no love
& of course kyrie turned out to be absolutely correct! Seems like it’ll be the Mavs that take out the celts, maybe/probably.
How's that looking? 😅
maybe after the Celtics three-peat 😂😂😂
@@mofost1 also Kyrie is an idiot.
Idoka was not married to Nia Long. Giddy had that privilege some of us are familiar with. If a brotha had did that the results would not have been the same.
they had a long-term committed relationship, and a kid together. call it whatever you want... papers or no papers, after a certain period of time, there are a number of legalities involved, not to mention physical/emotional betrayal. the ahole fk'd up bad, all for a fling with the wife of someone fairly important inside the Celtics organization. d****e move!