Re: Black People
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1) In pro basketball, the rich black athletes know that their riches come in large part from whites who enjoy watching them. Whites also know that the quality and entertainment value of the game depends largely on blacks. So it's no wonder each race has some respect and appreciation for the other going in.
2) Over 95% of the people you saw were visitors to the area, so it's neutral turf to everyone. Race tensions tend to be strongest when both sides claim ownership of the same turf.
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Yes, David, what exactly are you referring to when you 'say customers at all-star weekend'? Do you mean attendees at the actual game and festivities? I'm not sure how much bearing it has on your point, but all-star weekend and the demographic of people that attend, race aside, is not exactly a 'real' environment in which to make accurate observations. This still stands even when factoring your comparison to festivities of the past.
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