FB&G has, since its inception, been a place to talk about the game on the court and not the drama off it. In fact, it was the impetus to even start the site in the first place nearly 16 years ago.
Today, however, we’re going to stray from that idea in posting the latest Laker Film Room Podcast. Some moments are too meaningful, too important to not bring to the forefront. So, in this episode, Pete and I discuss the protests taking place all over the country in the aftermath of the senseless killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police.
I hope you’ll listen to our discussion with an open mind.
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David Hanami says
Hey Darius and Pete; best non laker, non basketball podcast discussion ever.
Racism is a subject that brings out every emotion in one’s being. It is and has always been the root of all evil in this country because it has so many disguises and perpetrates hatred and builds walls between social, political and economic classes.
So why today, why now. Simple, we had life before Kobe Bryant’s death. Then like the thick fog he and 8 others faced that morning of January 26, the pandemic of our lifetimes was upon us; then the shuts downs which led to depression like unemployment and now racial divide like no other.
Hippy Pete, I liked your story. Too bad we all can’t just get a haircut and problem solved. But your story has greater merit and reveals who you are and that I can relate and respect.
Darius; your children will be alright. Your story about one of your daughters show wisdom and having a dad who at your core looks for the good in people; they will see it and will make them good adults.
Next podcast guys, let’s talk some basketball. There is still some good in this world.
Go lakers