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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-08 01:06 PM
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Another Athlete Endorsement for Obama - Starbury
Not sure if this is a good one. Personally I'm offended at Marbury's defense of Michael Vick. Also as a long time Seattle area resident I think my region got screwed by the NBA.
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Stephon Marbury has always been a man of the people. He has kept the Starbury’s, his line of shoes, affordable to everyone. But sometimes he has seemed a little "off," maybe even a little insane (the best part is around 4:30 and beyond. The way his mind wanders makes my head hurt). So, what better place for him to watch the debates than a homeless shelter! From New York Magazine:


Stephon Marbury watched the final presidential debate in the common room of a homeless shelter on the Bowery with a bunch of guys he met at Two Boots pizza.He kept his eyes on the tiny TV, laughing and scoffing along with the residents as McCain spoke—Marbury does a pretty good imitation of the senator—and smiling when it was Obama’s turn. “Look at Obama,” Marbury said, pointing at the screen. “You feel him. We feel him. You can feel his spirit when he speaks.” At one point, when the debate turned to the economy, Marbury snorted. “Middle class? We don’t have a middle class anymore.” As the millionaire said those words, the homeless agreed. “I love Starbury,” an excited resident said, referring to Marbury’s affordable sneaker and clothing line. “I can get hot shoes for like $30. Jordan wants me to pay $100.” Others gave him career advice. “Hey, you know, I see you doing good in the sixth-man role,” one resident offered. “It’s just a game,” Marbury answered, pointing at the screen. “There’s more to life.”

http://www.realclearsports.com/blog/2008/10/marbury_has_always_been_a.html
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-08 01:08 PM
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1. F*** him
Edited on Wed Oct-22-08 01:08 PM by Bleachers7
And I'm a Knicks fan.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-08 01:08 PM
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2. His defense of Vick made me ill. Like Powell, this is an endorsement...
Obama doesn't need, and I was a real fan when he came out with the affordable sneakers.
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-08 01:13 PM
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3. Marbury is a well intentioned head case. This endorsement will be forgotten tomorrow.
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-22-08 01:13 PM
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4. reminds me why i continue to hate Michael Jordan to this day
he had the chance to endorse Harvey Gant against Jesse Helms in '90 and refused...
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