The White Athlete

[celticdb15]

Do you guys feel that the European white athlete has it easier than that of an American home grown white athlete? Going through a site that projects possible selections in this year's NBA draft, i noticed that the word "athletic" or "great athlete" was used more freely for the European White athletes. Maybe im wrong, i would just like to know what you guys think.

Here's the link for the site i was browsing

http://www.nbadraft.net/

 

[Colonel_Reb]

I think there is some validity to your statement celtic. We've actually discussed this some before in the J.J. Redick threads and others as well in the college basketball section.

 

[GreatLakeState]

White American kids get coached into certain roles that limit what
athleticism they might have -- largely catch-and-shoot specialist. In
Europe, they have to do everything.