Comments Thread For: Mayweather Taking Heat Over His Swipe at Jeremy Lin

[RisAri0]

He should understand that African American males dominate American sports. So to see an Asian rise through a pre-dominately black sport such as basketball is a feat in itself. Floyd don't think, I can see his lack of education showing out.

[jtcs1981]

Manny Pacquiao latest reply from his Twitter account: God Bless Jeremy Lin.

[cactusEG]

All I have to say is Mayweather is a clown and need to listen to some of the ****** ***** that comes out of this mouth

[tredh]

It has everything to do with the story, because you're making similar comparisons and I'm drawing a contrast between your examples. Stephen Jackson's story is *again NOTHING like Lin's story. I gave you the reasons as to why people are embracing Lin versus someone like Jackson. I didn't intimate race at all, in fact, you keep focusing on it. What I'm telling you, is that people are embracing Lin due to his circumstances, which apart from race, are quite unique for a sports figure. And to speak to your point about race being a constant factor throughout our history/media coverage, you're right. But in no way should that be used an excuse for not attaining something. Mayweather isn't in a unique position to talk about race, because he only embraces his own with laser like tunnel vision. All other races that don't embrace his way of thinking, are by default deemed as being "racist". He's a coward.

IMO the only thing different about Jackson and Lin story is their race and where they come from. Lin went Harvard and jackson didn't go college at all. I never denied that situation wasn't a lilttle than the norm but no one can act like race isn't a factor in what is going on. No matter how big or small you feel it is its still a factor in the coverage of this story. That is all I have been trying to get across.

We totally agree on the bold.

Can't agree with the underlined though.

[Hamaru]

You are part of the reason this gets so much press, after 5 games you compared him to Mvp D-rose.

Now that's reaching. Lin hasn't given any indication that he anywhere close to being a league MVP.

And I really like the guy.

The above comment is more of that "Everybody is a HOF'er" type of argument found on this site.

Stop it please.

Talk to me when someone bothers throwing their entire team at Jeremy Lin for the whole game in order to stop him.

I don't have time to multi quote everyone who has a response to my first comment, so ill just start my reply here. If you guys took the time to actually read what I said, I stated that IF Lin keeps things up, he can be compared to Rose, which he could. Rose was last year's MVP; however, he isn't a consistent great yet.

People need to realize that Rose only has 3 completed seasons and last year was his best in almost every stat category. This is while he has been averaging more than 37 minutes a game, and his career high is 42 points. Before this year, Lin averaged 9.8 minutes and just recently obtained a chance to shine. In that short amount of time, he played incredibly well. In his 4th game starting for the Knicks, he puts up 38 points (only 4 less than Rose's career high). That is impressive even before adding his ability to get assist. Anyone who thinks that he can't be compared to Rose if he keeps up the work are blinded by fandom.

[tredh]

I don't have time to multi quote everyone who has a response to my first comment, so ill just start my reply here. If you guys took the time to actually read what I said, I stated that IF Lin keeps things up, he can be compared to Rose, which he could. Rose was last year's MVP; however, he isn't a consistent great yet.

People need to realize that Rose only has 3 completed seasons and last year was his best in almost every stat category. This is while he has been averaging more than 37 minutes a game, and his career high is 42 points. Before this year, Lin averaged 9.8 minutes and just recently obtained a chance to shine. In that short amount of time, he played incredibly well. In his 4th game starting for the Knicks, he puts up 38 points (only 4 less than Rose's career high). That is impressive even before adding his ability to get assist. Anyone who thinks that he can't be compared to Rose if he keeps up the work are blinded by fandom.

3 completed seasons compared to 4 games and you can't see why people have a problem with what you are saying? Seems like you might be the one blinded by fandom.

[Hamaru]

3 completed seasons compared to 4 games and you can't see why people have a problem with what you are saying? Seems like you might be the one blinded by fandom.

I am not a fan of Lin, and once again, I said IF Lin can keep up his pace. The last part is the most important thing for people to understand.

[Lineal Champ]

I am not a fan of Lin, and once again, I said IF Lin can keep up his pace. The last part is the most important thing for people to understand.

Why is everyone's reading comprehension comparable to a inner city kindergarten student. He said IF. WTF America, we need to step our game up because China is on our heels. SMH

[tredh]

I am not a fan of Lin, and once again, I said IF Lin can keep up his pace. The last part is the most important thing for people to understand.

I understand the keep it up part but that its crazy to compare 3 seasons to 4 games and draw that comparison. I can see if Lin was on his 2nd season with putting up those same numbers then you could compare him to approaching Rose's level but after 4 games that doesn't make any sense. That is all I am saying. 4 games is no where near a large enough sample size to make that kind of comparison.

[Hamaru]

I understand the keep it up part but that its crazy to compare 3 seasons to 4 games and draw that comparison. I can see if Lin was on his 2nd season with putting up those same numbers then you could compare him to approaching Rose's level but after 4 games that doesn't make any sense. That is all I am saying. 4 games is no where near a large enough sample size to make that kind of comparison.

When looking at how he has been playing, it isn't a crazy comparison when having a requirement attached (being able to keep it up). The only question you really have to ask is, if Lin can stay consistent, can their be a debate about him and Rose? The rest doesn't matter.