I don't think the caste system has made idiots out of all the white fans. I have noticed how well recieved and popular Wally and Peja have been with their new teams. I think alot of fans hunger for white stars..not just role players...I also noticed in Wally's case that when he went back to play a game in Minnesota he was cheered wildly even when he made a shot. I am pretty sure Peja will get the same reaction when he plays in Sacremento. I doubt Ron Artest will the next time he comes to Indiana.
I doubt most of those fans care as much about race as maybe most of the members of this site do. However, I do think they want more athletes they can identify with and it's just hard to identify with the Artest's, Iverson's and Kobe's of the world. They are great players, just not great white players.
I doubt most of those fans care as much about race as maybe most of the members of this site do. However, I do think they want more athletes they can identify with and it's just hard to identify with the Artest's, Iverson's and Kobe's of the world. They are great players, just not great white players.