Ja Morant suspended for 8 games

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Morant had a middle-class upbringing in Dalzell, South Carolina. Far from a "bad neighborhood"

Take a look at the stats for Crestwood High School in Sumter. 100% economically disadvantaged and the entire school on free lunch programs is not exactly a privileged community.

Median household income in Dalzell is 40,750. In my middle class neighborhood just outside Detroit (not in New York or San Fran) it's 138,000. Not sure where you found a description of 40K as middle class, but things must be mighty cheap in Dalzell to have a family living middle class for that.

https://www.usnews.com/education/bes...h-school-17730

[packs]

But where does the connection come from? I don't know criminal statistics for the town, but I'd be willing to bet 9 out of every 10 people from it are not doing things that this guy is. Seems like this is a personal choice more than anything else. I don't think this behavior is inevitable in any way.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by JustinD

Take a look at the stats for Crestwood High School in Sumter. 100% economically disadvantaged and the entire school on free lunch programs is not exactly a privileged community.

Median household income in Dalzell is 40,750. In my middle class neighborhood just outside Detroit (not in New York or San Fran) it's 138,000. Not sure where you found a description of 40K as middle class, but things must be mighty cheap in Dalzell to have a family living middle class for that.

https://www.usnews.com/education/bes...h-school-17730

I wouldn't call it privileged either, but I read your comment to suggest that he was raised in a poor urban environment. (If I misunderstood, my apologies.)

One of the popular knocks against Morant for his recent shenanigans has been that he is essentially "playing at" being about that tough, street guy life while having been raised in a stable family home in a semi-rural/suburban environment.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I wouldn't call it privileged either, but I read your comment to suggest that he was raised in a poor urban environment. (If I misunderstood, my apologies.)

One of the popular knocks against Morant for his recent shenanigans has been that he is essentially "playing at" being about that tough, street guy life while having been raised in a stable family home in a semi-rural/suburban environment.

He's choosing to take the low road gangsta life which shows a lack of intelligence, selfishness bordering on narcissism, with very little critical thinking skills. The world needs less people like him, privileged, under privileged, black white, doesn't matter. There are so many more black and white athletes trying to make a difference in society that douchebags like this guy should get no press at all.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

He's choosing to take the low road gangsta life which shows a lack of intelligence, selfishness bordering on narcissism, with very little critical thinking skills. The world needs less people like him, privileged, under privileged, black white, doesn't matter. There are so many more black and white athletes trying to make a difference in society that douchebags like this guy should get no press at all.

it really not about street life..it about being young with money and being able to be out late at night ....many cultures all races living that life do foolish things....i believe this is going to hurt college football and college hoops as well ...you will see more upsets then ever and wierd teams winning championships...it will be more as to who can 'control' their elite rich stars off the field/court and who can recruit them as having a big program is nice but money and other things now can bring anyone anywhere..

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

it really not about street life..it about being young with money and being able to be out late at night ....many cultures all races living that life do foolish things....i believe this is going to hurt college football and college hoops as well ...you will see more upsets then ever and wierd teams winning championships...it will be more as to who can 'control' their elite rich stars off the field/court and who can recruit them as having a big program is nice but money and other things now can bring anyone anywhere..

I made similar mistakes when I was young although I didn't have the money, its about personal responsibility and the person you want to be. I don't expect the the people I harmed to ever or give me or give me a pass, neither should he.

[mrreality68]

He should have been suspended longer in my opinion

But he is make and hopefully he learns from it and moves on and does not repeat it.

Although sadly I think this will happen again

[Marckus99]

Surprised?!

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

He should have been suspended longer in my opinion

But he is make and hopefully he learns from it and moves on and does not repeat it.

Although sadly I think this will happen again

Think you nailed it on the head as this was front page of Instagram and just about everywhere today. Not exactly sure how the league will like him brandishing on a live feed.