RIP Darryl Dawkins

[Buckeye Dale]

www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/former-76ers-showman-center-dawkins-reportedly-dies-at-58/ar-BBmakx4?ocid=spartandhp

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    I was a Celtics fan (living in Boston) when Dawkins started playing for the Celtics' arch-rival 76ers.  He was a beast-- famous for shattering backboards when he slam-dunked the ball.  Even the Chief (Robert Parrish) had trouble boxing out Daryl Dawkins, because the kid was so powerful.  I think the league had to re-design the boards to prevent Dawkins from shattering them.

[oldgraylady]

Dawkins was a human being.

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Aug 27, 2015 22:25:43 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Dawkins was a human being.

Of course, OGL.  By "beast," I simply meant that he was big and very strong in the paint-- a "Goliath," if you will.

[Buckeye Dale]

Aug 27, 2015 22:25:43 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Dawkins was a human being.

Well, of course...

[oldgraylady]

Aug 27, 2015 22:56:23 GMT -5 DrSchadenfreude said:

Aug 27, 2015 22:25:43 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Dawkins was a human being.

Of course, OGL.  By "beast," I simply meant that he was big and very strong in the paint-- a "Goliath," if you will.

Sure, but calling someone a beast--especially a black man is inappropriate. For so long, blacks have struggled to be considered human that it is like a slap in the face. It is not a compliment.

[oldgraylady]

Aug 28, 2015 9:15:46 GMT -5 Buckeye Dale said:

Aug 27, 2015 22:25:43 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Dawkins was a human being.

Well, of course...

That film was so sad.

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Aug 28, 2015 13:02:39 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Aug 27, 2015 22:56:23 GMT -5 DrSchadenfreude said:

Of course, OGL.  By "beast," I simply meant that he was big and very strong in the paint-- a "Goliath," if you will.

Sure, but calling someone a beast--especially a black man is inappropriate. For so long, blacks have struggled to be considered human that it is like a slap in the face. It is not a compliment.

Point well taken.   But, FYI, I once heard some NFL player compliment Karl Kecklenburg (former Denver Broncos All-Pro OLB) by saying, "Yeah, Mecklenburg was an animal."  It wasn't meant in a derogatory sense, in that instance.

Of course, in the context of American history, you are absolutely correct.

[daleko]

Aug 27, 2015 22:56:23 GMT -5 DrSchadenfreude said:

Aug 27, 2015 22:25:43 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Dawkins was a human being.

Of course, OGL.  By "beast," I simply meant that he was big and very strong in the paint-- a "Goliath," if you will.

Maurice Lucas wasn't impressed by Dawkins.

[oldgraylady]

Aug 28, 2015 20:00:30 GMT -5 DrSchadenfreude said:

Aug 28, 2015 13:02:39 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Sure, but calling someone a beast--especially a black man is inappropriate. For so long, blacks have struggled to be considered human that it is like a slap in the face. It is not a compliment.

Point well taken.   But, FYI, I once heard some NFL player compliment Karl Kecklenburg (former Denver Broncos All-Pro OLB) by saying, "Yeah, Mecklenburg was an animal."  It wasn't meant in a derogatory sense, in that instance.

Of course, in the context of American history, you are absolutely correct.

It's ok. You are still my virtual Boo . Besides, it is not as bad as this--and I loved Howard Cosell.

[daleko]

Aug 28, 2015 13:02:39 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Aug 27, 2015 22:56:23 GMT -5 DrSchadenfreude said:

Of course, OGL.  By "beast," I simply meant that he was big and very strong in the paint-- a "Goliath," if you will.

Sure, but calling someone a beast--especially a black man is inappropriate. For so long, blacks have struggled to be considered human that it is like a slap in the face. It is not a compliment.

Best tell Marshawn Lynch that his nickname, "Beast Mode", a label that describes his aggressive running style and penchant for breaking tackles, which HE has registered with the gov is inappropriate. Lynch has referred to himself as being in "beast mode" during games. Black/White sports analysts routinely used the term beastly, or some variant, to describe a physical performance. While you may believe the term to be demeaning, Marshawn clearly doesn't. And I doubt many would ascribe to your belief that it is demeaning or, if earned, inappropriate.

[oldgraylady]

Aug 31, 2015 16:11:12 GMT -5 daleko said:

Aug 28, 2015 13:02:39 GMT -5 oldgraylady said:

Sure, but calling someone a beast--especially a black man is inappropriate. For so long, blacks have struggled to be considered human that it is like a slap in the face. It is not a compliment.

Best tell Marshawn Lynch that his nickname, "Beast Mode", a label that describes his aggressive running style and penchant for breaking tackles, which HE has registered with the gov is inappropriate. Lynch has referred to himself as being in "beast mode" during games. Black/White sports analysts routinely used the term beastly, or some variant, to describe a physical performance. While you may believe the term to be demeaning, Marshawn clearly doesn't. And I doubt many would ascribe to your belief that it is demeaning or, if earned, inappropriate.

Yes, I do believe the term is demeaning. Lynch calls himself a beast and refers to himself as being in beast mode because he is low class and he lacks good sense.