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Posted Jun 21, 2020, 11:04 AM UTC
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I wouldn't read too much into it. He is from New York after all
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If he’s from New York you absolutely should read into it, that option will always be in the back of his head to bolt
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With Dolan there? Not a chance.
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I personally believe he will leave after his next contract. Doubt to the Knicks though. Probably not the Nets either
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I’m just hoping Donovan sees the bullshit as an opportunity to educate the ignorant here in Utah while also being a role model to the minority. If he is passionate about change, bolting because there are jackasses with a twitter account may not be the best move.
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Can't educate people who aren't willing to listen. Especially when everybody around them is just like them and is constantly reinforcing it.
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Plus it is not Donovan’s job or any POC for that matter to educate ignorant white folks about racism. There are TONS of resources out there that have been shared and talked about since George Floyd’s murder, and ignorant folks stay ignorant by turning away from it all. Donovan won’t be deciding to leave because of jackasses on Twitter, it’ll likely be because Utah has a large amount of ignorant people.
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Yeah. Every social media account has people who will post crazy replies. The thing that sets apart the Bostons or the Utahs is that people get away with saying it in real life. Say that type of stuff in the wrong place and you might get punched in the face for it, or at least you'd be scared enough not to test it and find out. Opening up a text line to report fans to security means nothing if the fans don't even understand why what they're saying is wrong and won't consider why somebody else different from them interprets it that way.
I think he genuinely cares about Utah. But when a place has that many undertones and people keep showing their colors, it's just natural to think about how they really feel about people like you. It's just a really uncomfortable feeling to have a bunch of people who like you because you're "one of the good ones" and they can't see past that.
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Not his job. There are endless resources for people to be educated.
He’s been an exemplary role model and professional, which is what’s expected, but to ask him to take on the role of racism educator in the face of outright bigotry from his fanbase instead of prioritizing his own wellbeing is not fair or reasonable.
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Agreed and I never said it was his job or an expectation I have of him, or anyone for that matter. It is my hope that he would see this as that kind of opportunity rather than a reason to leave. That is all.
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Or he could just play some where else
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This is the dumb shit that probably drives people away. Let the man wear a damn shirt that ain’t jazz related
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The KING DONNY
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ol jenna is sliding into his DM’s 👀
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This has the Knicks reddit jumping for joy. While it could be that he's just repping his home, with the comments he's gotten from fans and issues with Rudy this will cause a lot of speculation and rumors.
How the fuck do Knicks fans think they would be getting Mitchell, even if he asks for a trade?
It's the Knicks they think the could get Jesus when he comes back. But seriously they talked about giving up some picks,Frank and Randle
It would have to be multiple 1st rounders and RJ Barrett just to start lol
RJ is considered untouchable to a lot of Knicks fans. But you're right that's the only trade that would be "fair"
Knicks fan here. I 100% agree that as of right now it would take more than the Knicks could/should offer. Even our sub thinks it would take RJ and picks at minimum. The only situation I could see a trade working for both sides (less picks or young guys) is if he indicated taking the QO and leaving killing some of their leverage i.e. KP situation but more valuable because of intact ACLs lol, otherwise the Jazz have extension/RFA leverage and the Knicks would have to give up their entire rebuild which is stupid.
He hasn’t signed an extension
You think he’s gonna take the qualifying offer to play for the knicks? God help your soul lmfao
Why would he accept an qualify to play for Utah ? I mean Knicks probably throwing a max at him
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