is thug a racially insensitive word?

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  • IBetYou
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 07-03-15
    • 8158

    #1
    is thug a racially insensitive word?
    Old man Beilein curiously used it to describe the play of his players in a film room and it almost cost him his job. He has two "whiteys" in his starting lineup but the others took issue with it anyway.
  • asiagambler
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 07-23-17
    • 6827

    #2
    I guess it is when you have to have it explained to you by assistants hours after the fact
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    • Grits n' Gravy
      Restricted User
      • 06-10-10
      • 13024

      #3
      Originally posted by IBetYou
      Old man Beilein curiously used it to describe the play of his players in a film room and it almost cost him his job. He has two "whiteys" in his starting lineup but the others took issue with it anyway.
      It can be but I believe with this guy it was just a slip. Cavs are terrible with very little reason to be optimistic with their current roster. If it allows Gilbert to void his deal, maybe coach gets chopped. Otherwise, this is a non-story imo.
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      • Vulcan300
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 02-11-11
        • 806

        #4
        I'm sure garland and sexton took offense, since they're younger but overall yeah, i can see that. He could have said kids, noobs, amateurs but went with thugs? Surprised cavs came out and said his job is safe lol.
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        • rm18
          SBR Posting Legend
          • 09-20-05
          • 22291

          #5
          He is playing 4 white guys now trying to make it not look racial
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          • IBetYou
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 07-03-15
            • 8158

            #6
            Considering stepping down now, just half way through his first season. Thugs rule?
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            • IBetYou
              SBR Hall of Famer
              • 07-03-15
              • 8158

              #7
              Sexton is the problem. Trade him for a 2nd rounder or cut him. Cancer.
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              • IBetYou
                SBR Hall of Famer
                • 07-03-15
                • 8158

                #8
                Cavs have made some awful draft picks over the years. Garland might be another one -looks an awful lot like Devonte Graham whom the Hornets snagged in the 2nd round.
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                • DoctorStrong
                  SBR Wise Guy
                  • 12-11-19
                  • 759

                  #9
                  the word thug is racist
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                  • IBetYou
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 07-03-15
                    • 8158

                    #10
                    Hmmm

                    You can't just take words out of the dictionary like that. I'm English... we invented the language you know?
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