This whole story is sad on so many different levels. The fact Russell Westbrook did a 20-20-20 to honor his slain friend in LA is touching, but by the same token…Russell could dedicate himself to doing this for his coach Billy Donovan or maybe doing it to show how much he appreciates the faith Sam Presti and Clay Bennett have had in him or to do it for Paul George for deciding to stay here in Oklahoma City. Or he could dedicate it to a special area in inner city Oklahoma City. Or he could do it for the kids in the Children’s Hospital fighting for their lives.
The fact Nipsey Hussle was shot in front of his own store is just sad. Because here was a young man who at the least was giving people in his community the hope they could aspire for something in their daily lives. As I’ve stated on here, I’m not a huge fan of rap primarily because the lyrics are in essence so demeaning.
I mean…it would be like me on here writing…..’Fuck, nigga, fuck, fuck, cold stone nigga, eat me bitch, fuck, fuck, be done with ya nigga.’
Really? Did I just write the lyrics for the next hip hop best seller? Cardi B…call me, bitch.
If you really want to elevate the discussion on racism in America and why we still to a certain degree struggle with this so much in our country then I would suggest elevating the manner in which the discussion takes place.
I agree…we still have racism in America and unfortunately when I leave this earth we probably will still have racism in this country.
But at the least, I’ve spent some time getting to know the Nipsey Hussle story and why Russell Westbrook looked up to him.
But to me, if I’m Russell Westbrook, I would be more inclined to embrace Barack and Michelle Obama. Or say…Bill Russell. Or say…Denzel Washington. Or say…Oprah Winfrey. Or maybe…how about this…at your next presser with Berry Tramel ask him what he thinks of the presidency of Donald Trump to date. I’ve never once to date heard Russell Westbrook in far, far rogue red Oklahoma discuss this with the local press in Oklahoma.
And you know what, Russell…Berry Tramel would look you right in the right in the eye and give you his honest thoughts on what he thinks of Donald Trump be it positive or negative. My guess is …Tramel is a moderate Republican who feels Trump acts like a buffoon most of the time.
Here’s what I’m saying, Russell…if you want to elevate the discussion the world awaits a serious adultlike response.
Let’s go. I’d love to talk to you some time about the world we live in.
Mike Jackson