Kyrie wants the NBA logo changed to the Kobe logo

[Creed Bratton]

"We want to set a standard and precedent, like this is excellence," Irving said Thursday, after the Nets defeated the Orlando Magic 129-92. "Kobe Bryant. Logo. Yes. Needs to happen. I don't care what anyone says."

In an Instagram post Wednesday, Irving put up a photo of a modified NBA logo with Bryant swapped in as the figure in the middle with this caption: "Gotta Happen, idc what anyone says. BLACK KINGS BUILT THE LEAGUE."

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[bkingUK]

Jordan would make more sense

 

[Lempface]

He isn’t respecting history because West was also a great player and he doesn’t seem to care about that. Kyrie is an absolute loon though so not surprising.

If it becomes time to change the logo I would go with MJ over Kobe though.

 

[JwUKFan11]

If it is changed I would rather see it be Kobe. Either keep it the same or Kobe.

 

[DerekMcPwn]

Kyrie’s comment is totally incoherent.

“Yes. Needs to happen. I don’t care what anyone says.” is the most 2021 argument I’ve ever heard.

 

[Gassy_Knowls]

Nope.

Dennis Rodman logo 100%

 

[UK till Death]

Kyrie’s comment is totally incoherent.

“Yes. Needs to happen. I don’t care what anyone says.” is the most 2021 argument I’ve ever heard.

The guy has clearly demonstrated on numerous occasions he's quite skillful at bringing others over to his viewpoint utilizing persuasion. 😅😅😅

 

[AGEE11]

If you decide to change it, it has to be MJ.

 

[blubo]

“BLACK KINGS“ ? what did i miss?

 

[BlueBomb]

I do agree it's time for a change. But it doesn't seem right to remove the West logo when he's 82 and probably won't live much longer. UNLESS, he's all for it and decides to take this time to "pass the torch" in some public way. That would be cool.

Last thing, having it be anyone other than Jordan is lunacy. But if Irving had recommended it be Jordan, I would vote for someone else because I don't want to EVER agree with Irving.

 

[thack_kat]

I wonder if Kyrie would go for a 3D logo?

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Irving is my least favorite nba player is all time. Yes, that’s what I meant. Guy is a dick. He’s an idiot.

 

[Mobilecat2]

Well, if they really want to represent the NBA it should be a bunch of $$$ bowing down to China and spitting on the American flag. As for Kobie, I'm sorry for his tragic loss but it doesn't change history. Which image do they use, the one prior to the rape, I mean the "non-consensual adulterous encounter with a 19-year old hotel employee, or the one after?

 

[YardCat]

Thus idiot still thinks the world is flat...take what he says with a grain of salt.

 

[Blue_2_the_bone]

Amazing how all these black kings managed to overcome all this systemic racism to build the league.

 

[ManitouDan]

I think he's mentally challenged , Just happens to be good at hoops.

 

[Pulaski Cat Fan]

F*** Kyrie

 

[Lempface]

Irving is my least favorite nba player is all time. Yes, that’s what I meant. Guy is a dick. He’s an idiot.

Leave it to a Dukie

 

[TM2013]

Should be Pat Riley with a clipboard

 

[420grover]

If the logo gets updated to become more up to date then it should probably be this

 

[MakinMusic]

😂 Kobe was great but the sentiment toward him by some is weird.

When it changes, it shouldn’t be based on a player.

 

[germuk]

I do agree it's time for a change. But it doesn't seem right to remove the West logo when he's 82 and probably won't live much longer. UNLESS, he's all for it and decides to take this time to "pass the torch" in some public way. That would be cool.

Last thing, having it be anyone other than Jordan is lunacy. But if Irving had recommended it be Jordan, I would vote for someone else because I don't want to EVER agree with Irving.

West has stated before that he doesn’t really like being the logo and wishes it was someone else (although the NBA does not officially acknowledge the logo as West, it clearly is).

West is a really fascinating figure in basketball history. A hall of fame talent as a player and executive born in coal country. He has some great interviews on YouTube I’d recommend to anyone who loves basketball.

 

[drcats2013]

If Jerry West was black we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Period. Kyrie is a racist just like Lebron and many other top black athletes. I’ve had about enough of them. They’re no better than Billy Bob who hates all things black.

 

[Deli owl]

 

[Creed Bratton]

Maybe it should be this one in honor of all of the flopping that goes on these days.

 

[jgraf_1]

if he wants the logo changed, fine. he's entitled to his opinion. but simply arguing it should be kobe because of what kobe meant to him and because "black kings" built this league? not really a convincing argument to me.

i like kobe but if you are going to change the logo, then have a legitimate discussion. "change it what i want" doesn't really drive the discussion or generate discussion like he said he wanted to do. if you want it to change to become more modern along with the nba, then yeah it likely would be a "black king" as you described.

what a strange dude....

oh and the earth isn't flat

 

[jrpross]

I’d tell Kyrie that we’ll agree to change the logo if Kobe can be dribbling a flat basketball.

 

[420grover]

Chris Mack's tattoo??

 

[drcats2013]

Really surprised that people on this site wouldn't be in support of a black athlete expressing himself.

He said “BLACK KINGS BUILT THE LEAGUE” as a reasoning for the change. That isn’t racist, Mr. Woke ass wannabe?

 

[BigBlueNole]

I wonder if Kyrie would go for a 3D logo?

This post will not get the recognition it deserves.. It probably falls flat with a lot of people.

 

[JFCats22]

Really surprised that people on this site wouldn't be in support of a black athlete expressing himself.

For me it has nothing to do with race. It has everything to do with Irving maybe being the dumbest person alive.

 

[Bigblue2023]

Ehhh, let them do whatever they want. I'll never watch another second of the NBA either way. All of this SJW racist crap just further sinks their viewership. I say sit back and let them destroy themselves.

 

[ruppcat]

"We want to set a standard and precedent, like this is excellence," Irving said Thursday, after the Nets defeated the Orlando Magic 129-92. "Kobe Bryant. Logo. Yes. Needs to happen. I don't care what anyone says."

In an Instagram post Wednesday, Irving put up a photo of a modified NBA logo with Bryant swapped in as the figure in the middle with this caption: "Gotta Happen, idc what anyone says. BLACK KINGS BUILT THE LEAGUE."

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Actually, he should be thanking Bird and Magic for building the League. He forgets the championships were on tape delay in the late 70s. The League's image was a bad one due to the drug use, three attempts for a FT, etc.

 

[EliteBlue]

Really surprised that people on this site wouldn't be in support of a black athlete expressing himself.

"Fake Woke"

 

[ruppcat]

Really surprised that people on this site wouldn't be in support of a black athlete expressing himself.

Both black and white can express themselves. But some opinions are best not aired.

 

[Saul_Goodman]

I couldn't imagine getting as worked up as some of you all over someone else's opinions. Some of you all have either too much time, energy or both.

 

[TBCat]

Change one of the most iconic icons on the planet? Stupid.
Change a silhouette to a black athlete for racial justice? Stupid X2

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I'm totally OK with it being changed to Kobe..

But why do I feel this wouldn't even be brought up if Jerry West was black?

Also, Jerry West is 82. I think it's kind of shitty to rip this away from someone that age, just to make a woke statement.. at last wait until dementia sets in and he doesn't even realize it.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

My vote is for Zion. He's the future of the NBA.

 

[RunninRichie]