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Is It OK for Fans to Boo NBA Commissioner?

SodaHead Sports 2012/06/29 22:00:00
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With the NBA Draft coming and going Thursday night, we have reflected on some of the top picks, including the University of Kentucky and the University of North Carolina (UNC) tying each other's first round picks total with four overall. Who was present at the NBA Draft as is the case every year? Long-time NBA Commissioner David Stern.

But that's not all. Who received the most boos Thursday night as the draft was broadcasted on ESPN and NBA TV? NBA Commissioner David Stern. And why exactly would fans boo Stern? Maybe they're mad the draft was held at the Newark, NJ Prudential Center instead of the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Maybe there's more NJ Nets than we thought, as the draft was held in the team's old home before moving to Brooklyn. Perhaps the people there just happen to be Jim Rome fans and were mad at Stern for asking the popular radio host if he "still beats his wife." Or maybe those fans all think the referees stink and want Stern to overhaul the league's officiating with new employees that aren't senior citizens. Whatever the case may be, David Stern isn't a popular man these days.

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  • tblackb 2012/06/30 20:26:39
    No
    tblackb
    y not, they pay is salary!!!
  • Golden Panther 2012/06/30 20:25:35
    No
    Golden Panther
    It's up to the fan but, I think a better choice to boo would be Roger God-dell the NFL self anointed one...he truly a despot of the first order.
  • RobertRowe Golden ... 2012/06/30 22:40:21
  • Tim Upham 2012/06/30 20:16:33
    No
    Tim Upham
    Who are you talking about?
  • Sofahead 2012/06/30 20:09:54
    Yes
    Sofahead
    Not the most mature thing in the world to do for fans to do but Stern has to expect it comes with the job.
  • mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/06/30 20:02:37
    Yes
    mk, Smartass Oracle
    Hes a doucebag
  • ScoutLdr 2012/06/30 20:00:25
    Yes
    ScoutLdr
    Yes! Why not boo NBA Commissioner David Stern?
  • DavidSullivan 2012/06/30 19:28:02
    Yes
    DavidSullivan
    +1
    It is ok with me...
  • Independent Thinker 2012/06/30 19:24:44
    No
    Independent Thinker
    Bottom line - inciviity everywhere. Is it any wonder the schools are having issues? Good grief! Just look at the negative bozo comments on this website when you try to debate an issue. If you disagree with anyone on any topic (in today's world climate) nut jobs come out of the wood work, left and right and in the middle. .
  • fortycal_sig 2012/06/30 19:18:35
    Yes
    fortycal_sig
    +2
    Why not? What is this guy some kind of kingpin who's going to have his goons hunt you down if you do?
  • Fuzzy 2012/06/30 19:18:28
    Yes
    Fuzzy
    +2
    He is arrogant jerk like the players. So why not. Why is he abive beinf booed.
  • Centrist_Bill 2012/06/30 19:17:28
    Yes
    Centrist_Bill
    This is really a stupid question.
  • Rob 2012/06/30 19:14:37
    Yes
    Rob
    Anyone can boo anyone else that they like. No one is better than anyone else. Even Jesus Christ was booed by a crowd.
  • OneLastWord 2012/06/30 18:09:46
    Yes
    OneLastWord
    +1
    Yes, he holdes a position to except boo's.
  • gcpajunen 2012/06/30 17:26:44
    Yes
    gcpajunen
    +2
    sure free country. We can boo them when they are in charge. Can take it don't do it.
  • Autumn 2012/06/30 17:17:01
  • Jon Peter 2012/06/30 15:13:23
    Yes
    Jon Peter
    +3
    Hear this... David Stern should retire.
  • Callaway 2012/06/30 13:47:46
    Yes
    Callaway
    +4
    Stern has made a career of being a belligerent little man with thin skin all while showing little real regard for the fans, he got exactly what he deserves. He won't have to worry about being being booed in NJ anymore since the fabulously underachieving Nets move to Brooklyn next year. All these sports commissars Beckman, Stern, Goodbar, Selig apparently think they are people who should be viewed as celebrities or stars in their own right that's idiotic and clearly delusional. Because some TV sports announcer kisses their ass or they have a league full of jocks they control like puppets they should be strictly background players and best shyster the owners could hire to do their bidding nothing more some forget that job description.
  • jackolantyrn356 2012/06/30 13:43:46
    Yes
    jackolantyrn356
    +2
    This is America still and for the time we are allowed to "boo" idiots we shall "Boo" them
  • BrooksArthur 2012/06/30 13:36:04
  • beach bum 2012/06/30 12:40:07
    Yes
    beach bum
  • Osk The Great Guru 2012/06/30 10:07:05
    Yes
    Osk The Great Guru
    +2
    Even n the NHL, we boo Bettman
  • Somkey the Hores 2012/06/30 08:36:25 (edited)
    Yes
    Somkey the Hores
    +4
    Hell yes! NBA sucks.
    nba sucks
  • Juanb 2012/06/30 07:44:53
    Yes
    Juanb
    +2
    i hate that guy.
  • Red Rage 2012/06/30 06:13:43
    Yes
    Red Rage
    +4
    He's a crook so yes.
  • JohnT 2012/06/30 04:42:04
    Yes
    JohnT
    +3
    For those not happy with him it goes with the job, I don't watch NBA I don't go to games and could care less if it is gone tomorrow.
  • ~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/06/30 04:34:32
    Yes
    ~HopelessRomanticM17~
    +4
    People can boo whoever they want.
    boo ghost gif
  • Karl 2012/06/30 04:13:15
    Yes
    Karl
    +1
    Of course it is.
  • LarryStylinson 2012/06/30 03:10:02
    Yes
    LarryStylinson
    +4
    Yeah I boo Gary Bettman all the time
  • HighSchoolPhilosopher 2012/06/30 02:06:18
    Yes
    HighSchoolPhilosopher
    +2
    I challenge anyone on this website to present a single legitimate argument as to why harmlessly expressing disapproval towards the actions of someone is not okay.
  • OneLast... HighSch... 2012/06/30 18:17:10
    OneLastWord
    I got one for you, Boo Obama in public and watch maybe what happens to you.

    You may get attacked by African Americans or called really bad names including raciest etc.

    The Race Card turned inside-out. African American will say you can’t boo my Commander in Chief because he’s Black, he’s one of us, and you are white, you then are a raciest.
  • william OneLast... 2012/06/30 20:25:12
    william
    president Obama is not even the question................
  • OneLast... william 2012/06/30 20:40:42 (edited)
    OneLastWord
    Like hell it ant.

    Please read you post;

    I challenge anyone on this website to present a single legitimate argument as to why harmlessly expressing disapproval towards the actions of someone is not okay.
  • HighSch... OneLast... 2012/07/04 18:43:10
    HighSchoolPhilosopher
    +1
    Exactly. Those people who get angry when you boo Obama are acting wrongly and stupidly. Booing the President is perfectly fine. My question was more: I challenge anyone to present an argument WHY it is not okay. You merely pointed out that people currently act AS IF it is not okay. You have not proven anything. This is the is/ought fallacy.
  • SOUL4REAL 2012/06/30 02:04:55
    Yes
    SOUL4REAL
    +2
    Who the hell is he anyway? Just another human being! Here one from me too! Booooo!! :))
  • jacob crim 2012/06/30 01:57:26
    Yes
    jacob crim
    +3
    Why wouldnt it be ok?
  • the judgebigdogeagle 2012/06/30 01:47:36
    Yes
    the judgebigdogeagle
    +1
    WE pay money so we have a right to voice our displeasure,just as if he was a player.
  • MarinerFH 2012/06/30 01:45:16
    Yes
    MarinerFH
    +1
    Why not? They pay for their tickets and they can boo. I wouldn't myself, but it's okay if others do it.
  • joe mauro 2012/06/30 01:19:18
    Yes
    joe mauro
    +1
    he is a lying thief!
  • Sayer Stewart 2012/06/30 01:14:17
    Yes
    Sayer Stewart
    +3
    You can boo whatever you want. It's called freedom of speech.

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