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[jmoney74]

Sponsors won't be worried about lonzo cuz it's his dad.

Whitlock is a troll. He even called Serena fat and made a comment about food so he is indeed knowledgeable on snacks.

 

[eyephone]

And you keep on ignoring the fact his comments are controversial.

No I'm not. You are pulling a Leahy on me.

What I have said is that they are not controversial enough (yet) to worry about sponsors dropping Laker contracts.

I just asked you if you think they are too controversial and you have not answered.

And even after that NCAA comment, Lonzo's stock has not dropped for the draft.

Look at the last NFL draft for players who were drafted that actually did something controversial (like domestic violence).

Yeah - Sure. I'm pulling a Leahy on you. Get Real.
If you look at the interview the dad didn't look like he was joking around when he was in the studio with Leahy. I think Cowherd should of stepped in since he is the host of the show.

Regarding the comment he made about Whitlock. Indirectly in my opinion, he was talking about Whitlock appearance. To me that's kind of a low blow attack.
I think a lot of people comment about Lavar's parenting not just Whitlock. So Lavar shouldn't feel shocked.

That's what you think that Lavar's stock hasn't dropped. I've read other articles that dispute that.

 

[eyephone]

Sponsors won't be worried about lonzo cuz it's his dad.

We don't know that. Since he hasn't been drafted. This is speculation.

Remember the Clippers and Sterling situation.
"A growing number of sponsors have ended or suspended their partnerships with the Los Angeles Clippers amid the controversy surrounding owner Donald Sterling's racist and inflammatory remarks."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/donald-sterling-controversy-more-sponsors-699303

The sponsors that left at the time is long. (Too many to list)

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Yeah - Sure. I'm pulling a Leahy on you. Get Real.

You said:

And you keep on ignoring the fact his comments are controversial.

So where exactly did I do that? Saying something is not as controversial as people think it is, is not the same as "ignoring the facts his comments are controversial".

Telling a reporter to not get involved in his conversation with someone else is not disrespectful to women.

Saying that he is not marketing his men's basketball shoe to women is not disrespectful to women.

Telling a reporter that if they continue to slander him, that eventually that will come back on them is not a threat.

Dismissing someone's comment about how he raises his sons by saying he would be better off talking about snacks is not a commentary on all overweight people. You might be think that's a low blow, but Leahy took to another level as if Lavar was insulting every overweight person on the planet.

Leahy exaggerated and twisted Lavar's comments... that's the fact. Me ignoring them as controversial is not, that's why you are pulling a Leahy because you are applying your filter on my comments.

Just like you couldn't connect veterans and freedom of speech.

 

[jmoney74]

Sponsors won't be worried about lonzo cuz it's his dad.

We don't know that. Since he hasn't been drafted. This is speculation.

Remember the Clippers and Sterling situation.
"A growing number of sponsors have ended or suspended their partnerships with the Los Angeles Clippers amid the controversy surrounding owner Donald Sterling's racist and inflammatory remarks."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/donald-sterling-controversy-more-sponsors-699303

The sponsors that left at the time is long. (Too many to list)

because that is him.. and that is his team.  No doubt Lonzo is going to get the sponsorships because.. his dad hasn't even done anything wrong.  Just a loud mouth. 

 

[eyephone]

Yeah - Sure. I'm pulling a Leahy on you. Get Real.

You said:

And you keep on ignoring the fact his comments are controversial.

So where exactly did I do that? Saying something is not as controversial as people think it is, is not the same as "ignoring the facts his comments are controversial".

Telling a reporter to not get involved in his conversation with someone else is not disrespectful to women.

Saying that he is not marketing his men's basketball shoe to women is not disrespectful to women.

Telling a reporter that if they continue to slander him, that eventually that will come back on them is not a threat.

Dismissing someone's comment about how he raises his sons by saying he would be better off talking about snacks is not a commentary on all overweight people. You might be think that's a low blow, but Leahy took to another level as if Lavar was insulting every overweight person on the planet.

Leahy exaggerated and twisted Lavar's comments... that's the fact. Me ignoring them as controversial is not, that's why you are pulling a Leahy because you are applying your filter on my comments.

Just like you couldn't connect veterans and freedom of speech.

What do veterans have to do with this? I like to find a solution instead of pointing fingers.

Hold up and stop the press. I never stated my opinion about Lavar raising his kids. I think he did a good job, getting his son into UCLA and a top prospect into the NBA draft. That being said, his comments are over the top. In my opinion, he should of hired a top sports agent. They have the experience with marketing and PR.

 

[jmoney74]

Yeah - Sure. I'm pulling a Leahy on you. Get Real.

You said:

And you keep on ignoring the fact his comments are controversial.

So where exactly did I do that? Saying something is not as controversial as people think it is, is not the same as "ignoring the facts his comments are controversial".

Telling a reporter to not get involved in his conversation with someone else is not disrespectful to women.

Saying that he is not marketing his men's basketball shoe to women is not disrespectful to women.

Telling a reporter that if they continue to slander him, that eventually that will come back on them is not a threat.

Dismissing someone's comment about how he raises his sons by saying he would be better off talking about snacks is not a commentary on all overweight people. You might be think that's a low blow, but Leahy took to another level as if Lavar was insulting every overweight person on the planet.

Leahy exaggerated and twisted Lavar's comments... that's the fact. Me ignoring them as controversial is not, that's why you are pulling a Leahy because you are applying your filter on my comments.

Just like you couldn't connect veterans and freedom of speech.

What do veterans have to do with this? I like to find a solution instead of pointing fingers.

Hold up and stop the press. I never stated my opinion about Lavar raising his kids. I think he did a good job, getting his son into UCLA and a top prospect into the NBA draft. That being said, his comments are over the top. In my opinion, he should of hire a seasoned top sports agent. They have the experience with marketing and PR.

Lavar has been many things.. arrogant.. says crazy stuff.  Stuff like that doesn't lose sponsorship.  Racist stuff will.  However, Lavar didn't do anything wrong.  The issue he had the other day was all on Lehey. 

 

[eyephone]

Yeah - Sure. I'm pulling a Leahy on you. Get Real.

You said:

And you keep on ignoring the fact his comments are controversial.

So where exactly did I do that? Saying something is not as controversial as people think it is, is not the same as "ignoring the facts his comments are controversial".

Telling a reporter to not get involved in his conversation with someone else is not disrespectful to women.

Saying that he is not marketing his men's basketball shoe to women is not disrespectful to women.

Telling a reporter that if they continue to slander him, that eventually that will come back on them is not a threat.

Dismissing someone's comment about how he raises his sons by saying he would be better off talking about snacks is not a commentary on all overweight people. You might be think that's a low blow, but Leahy took to another level as if Lavar was insulting every overweight person on the planet.

Leahy exaggerated and twisted Lavar's comments... that's the fact. Me ignoring them as controversial is not, that's why you are pulling a Leahy because you are applying your filter on my comments.

Just like you couldn't connect veterans and freedom of speech.

What do veterans have to do with this? I like to find a solution instead of pointing fingers.

Hold up and stop the press. I never stated my opinion about Lavar raising his kids. I think he did a good job, getting his son into UCLA and a top prospect into the NBA draft. That being said, his comments are over the top. In my opinion, he should of hire a seasoned top sports agent. They have the experience with marketing and PR.

Lavar has been many things.. arrogant.. says crazy stuff.  Stuff like that doesn't lose sponsorship.  Racist stuff will.  However, Lavar didn't do anything wrong.  The issue he had the other day was all on Lehey.

How about his UCLA comment?

 

[jmoney74]

Just keep it real, dawg!  lol

It still won't affect him.  Lavar going to do something pretty evil to ruin Lonzo endorsements outside of the shoe deal which they are just choosing not to do.  Even now if Lavar says okay no more BBB demands, one of those companies will sign him.  We'll see how it plays out but I'm sure Lonzo going to do a few Carl's Jr ads in a few months.

 

[eyephone]

Just keep it real, dawg!  lol

It still won't affect him.  Lavar going to do something pretty evil to ruin Lonzo endorsements outside of the shoe deal which they are just choosing not to do.  Even now if Lavar says okay no more BBB demands, one of those companies will sign him.  We'll see how it plays out but I'm sure Lonzo going to do a few Carl's Jr ads in a few months.

Another good point, the Big shoe companies said no. However, that may change in the future. They may offer to sign him, but not for 3 billion. 

 

[jmoney74]

Just keep it real, dawg!  lol

It still won't affect him.  Lavar going to do something pretty evil to ruin Lonzo endorsements outside of the shoe deal which they are just choosing not to do.  Even now if Lavar says okay no more BBB demands, one of those companies will sign him.  We'll see how it plays out but I'm sure Lonzo going to do a few Carl's Jr ads in a few months.

Another good point, the Big shoe companies said no. However, that may change in the future. They may offer to sign him, but not for 3 billion. 

Only one man knows what lavar will do. Maybe he said 3B to just get the number up or maybe he really just crazy.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

What do veterans have to do with this? I like to find a solution instead of pointing fingers.

Sigh. Because you aren't connecting the dots like you couldn't with vets and free speech.

Hold up and stop the press. I never stated my opinion about Lavar raising his kids. I think he did a good job, getting his son into UCLA and a top prospect into the NBA draft.

This proves what I am saying. I did not say you were being like Leahy because you were criticizing Ball, I said you were being like her because you were twisting my comments.

Does that make sense yet? Leahy = someone who twists another person's comments --> eyephone twists IHO's comments :: eyephone = pulling a Leahy.

That being said, his comments are over the top. In my opinion, he should of hired a top sports agent. They have the experience with marketing and PR.

I agree with the first part, his comments are over the top, but that is his marketing/PR style... "no filter / say what I think" comments.

Maybe he's using Trump tactics.

And regardless, talent "trumps" controversy. Otherwise, the Lakers would have dropped Kobe after the Colorado incident.

 

[potsticker]

I don't have a problem with anything Lavar has said. I tend to agree with Paul Pierce when he says that Lavar is a, "Marketing Genius."

Also, the players around Lonzo at UCLA were not good. Lonzo's play making abilities made those guys look better than the actually are.

 

[jmoney74]

I don't have a problem with anything Lavar has said. I tend to agree with Paul Pierce when he says that Lavar is a, "Marketing Genius."

Also, the players around Lonzo at UCLA were not good. Lonzo's play making abilities made those guys look better than the actually are.

Almost down right horrid. Lonzo totally elevated the team. I'm happy were finally seeing someone that really wants to be a laker.

 

[eyephone]

Last time I checked we were talking about the Lakers and Ball not Vets. Yeah, save your vet speach for someone who cares and has the time to connect the dots with the stars in the sky. No one is twisting your comments.

What do veterans have to do with this? I like to find a solution instead of pointing fingers.

Sigh. Because you aren't connecting the dots like you couldn't with vets and free speech.

Hold up and stop the press. I never stated my opinion about Lavar raising his kids. I think he did a good job, getting his son into UCLA and a top prospect into the NBA draft.

This proves what I am saying. I did not say you were being like Leahy because you were criticizing Ball, I said you were being like her because you were twisting my comments.

Does that make sense yet? Leahy = someone who twists another person's comments --> eyephone twists IHO's comments :: eyephone = pulling a Leahy.

That being said, his comments are over the top. In my opinion, he should of hired a top sports agent. They have the experience with marketing and PR.

I agree with the first part, his comments are over the top, but that is his marketing/PR style... "no filter / say what I think" comments.

Maybe he's using Trump tactics.

And regardless, talent "trumps" controversy. Otherwise, the Lakers would have dropped Kobe after the Colorado incident.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Last time I checked we were talking about the Lakers and Ball not Vets. Yeah, save your vet speach for someone who cares and has the time to connect the dots with the stars in the sky. No one is twisting your comments.

You make this so easy. Next time, just stay in your lane.

#LaVarTactics

 

[eyephone]

Last time I checked we were talking about the Lakers and Ball not Vets. Yeah, save your vet speach for someone who cares and has the time to connect the dots with the stars in the sky. No one is twisting your comments.

You make this so easy. Next time, just stay in your lane.

#LaVarTactics

That's weak sauce

 

[qwerty]

Just keep it real, dawg!  lol

It still won't affect him.  Lavar going to do something pretty evil to ruin Lonzo endorsements outside of the shoe deal which they are just choosing not to do.  Even now if Lavar says okay no more BBB demands, one of those companies will sign him.  We'll see how it plays out but I'm sure Lonzo going to do a few Carl's Jr ads in a few months.

Lonzo has no personality at all. All everyone talks about is his dad, not Lonzo. Maybe Lavar will be in a carls jr ad, but not the kid.

and while whitlock doesnt have kids, you dont need to have kids to make the statements he did. everything whitlock said was accurate. Lavar is trying to live the life through his kid that he never could. he just needs to get out of the way and let his kid play ball, make some money and im sure lonzo will take care of Lavar just fine. 

 

[jmoney74]

Just keep it real, dawg!  lol

It still won't affect him.  Lavar going to do something pretty evil to ruin Lonzo endorsements outside of the shoe deal which they are just choosing not to do.  Even now if Lavar says okay no more BBB demands, one of those companies will sign him.  We'll see how it plays out but I'm sure Lonzo going to do a few Carl's Jr ads in a few months.

Lonzo has no personality at all. All everyone talks about is his dad, not Lonzo. Maybe Lavar will be in a carls jr ad, but not the kid.

and while whitlock doesnt have kids, you dont need to have kids to make the statements he did. everything whitlock said was accurate. Lavar is trying to live the life through his kid that he never could. he just needs to get out of the way and let his kid play ball, make some money and im sure lonzo will take care of Lavar just fine.

Whitlock is an idiot.  Lavar knows one thing.. he didn't just stand by and let his sons just play ball.  Now all three of them will go to UCLA.. and one going to the NBA.  He's done something right. 

 

[qwerty]

Half of the NBAs players didn't have their dad raise them. The only thing lavar did right was give them good genetics