"There is a difference between greed and hunger." Mohamed Bamba

[Huma1894]

Is this an indication that he isn't coming to Kentucky? There is no doubt that he doesn't see UK as hungry when it comes to recruiting. We might have an unusually big appetite, but we are not by any measure, hungry. I can only assume he sees UK as greedy. And that seems like a negative.

What's your take on the statement?

 

[blubo]

Greed is good.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Is this an indication that he isn't coming to Kentucky? There is no doubt that he doesn't see UK as hungry when it comes to recruiting. We might have an unusually big appetite, but we are not by any measure, hungry. I can only assume he sees UK as greedy. And that seems like a negative.

What's your take on the statement?

I think he is referring to going early to the NBA

 

[hotelblue]

Greed is good.

gordon ftw.

 

[wromanp7]

I think he meant it to be less dissected than anything suggested herein.

 

[DTXCat]

It's not a negative message about UK at all. What he is trying to say is that although schools like Kentucky are stockpiling top ranked recruits, they don't do it just because they can, they do it because they need them to replace all of the talent lost.

 

[AnarchoNeoLuddite]

Texas is starving and still will be

 

[Ben101er]

Texas is starving and still will be

If you go by success, Texas' ribs are showing.

 

[4UK4Life]

It's not a negative message about UK at all. What he is trying to say is that although schools like Kentucky are stockpiling top ranked recruits, they don't do it just because they can, they do it because they need them to replace all of the talent lost.

This is how I read it as well

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

I don't see how anyone could read that as his leaning elsewhere. Doesn't indicate anything at all.

 

[Willy4UK]

If you go by success, Texas' ribs are showing.

No doubt. Texas is homeless. Surely Bamba doesn't wanna live on the streets

 

[SpamburgerHamburger]

I heard he put maple syrup on his waffles last week. Must mean he's going to Canada.

 

[JwUKFan11]

Did you read the article? It definitely wasn't a negative towards us.

 

[UKCats24]

I really have no idea how this can logically be perceived as negative.

 

[WildMoon]

Is this an indication that he isn't coming to Kentucky? There is no doubt that he doesn't see UK as hungry when it comes to recruiting. We might have an unusually big appetite, but we are not by any measure, hungry. I can only assume he sees UK as greedy. And that seems like a negative.

What's your take on the statement?

i don't think you understood his comments at all.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

Is this an indication that he isn't coming to Kentucky? There is no doubt that he doesn't see UK as hungry when it comes to recruiting. We might have an unusually big appetite, but we are not by any measure, hungry. I can only assume he sees UK as greedy. And that seems like a negative.

What's your take on the statement?

Not picking on how you read that but his statement was pretty clear and absolutely positive for UK. He's simply responding to the "why" when people wonder why Cal brings in so many top players. He was saying it isn't about lazy greed, it's about a hunger for dominance. I'm pretty sure Bamba likes it....a lot.

 

[Cardsstink]

Saying the rich get richer is a negative comment, and he dismissed it... So that's good for UK that he did.

 

[wromanp7]

I really have no idea how this can logically be perceived as negative.

Logic is no prerequisite here.
It's like the Wild West saloons needing a sommelier.

 

[cawoodsct]

he come

 

[BBUK]

This was a real let down thread until I kept reading. Finally some understood the comments. Whew...

 

[JC CATS]

Could be seen as a positive, He may be saying, UK is not greedy, they are hungry for a ship. Who the hell knows?

 

[TheKentuckyKid]

I think it speaks to the relationship between God and man.

 

[track42]

I think he is talking about his sex life.

 

[LexCatnOhio]

Could also mean hungry for a title.

 

[skycorbuk]

Only Bamba knows for sure what he meant, but my take on what he said is good news for UK (and Duke). He made the statement *in response* to people complaining (my language) that Duke and Kentucky (the "rich") keep nabbing all the good recruits (getting "richer").

His take? It's not greed (something associated with the "rich"); it's being hungry. When you're hungry, you go after what you need. And, for the record, we need a player with Bamba's particular set of skills.

(What he does have is a very particular set of skills. Skills he has acquired over a very long career. Skills that make him a nightmare for opposing players. If the opposing players don't enter the lane, that'll be the end of it. He will not look for them. He will not pursue them. But if they challenge him in his house, he will look for them, he will find them, and he will reject their shots.)

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

Is this an indication that he isn't coming to Kentucky? There is no doubt that he doesn't see UK as hungry when it comes to recruiting. We might have an unusually big appetite, but we are not by any measure, hungry. I can only assume he sees UK as greedy. And that seems like a negative.

What's your take on the statement?

Why don't you put the quote in perspective next time? First off, the comment was made at the McDonald's AA game. Secondly, he threw out the names of UK and Duke as an example of why it makes him laugh when people say the rich getting richer. Laughing at how ridiculous these statements are. Leave it to a Kentucky fan to find a negative in his statement.

 

[Bluegrassking]

I don't see it as any accusation of greed but a statement of need at least in the "kind of" sort of way. That shot blocking could be the difference between a Final Four or better and not with super green squad.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

I understand it as greedy people do not get hungry or is it hungry people aren't greedy .

 

[Supafuzz75]

Reading comprehension needs to be taught better in school..

 

[rick64]

Texas is starving and still will be

Do Texas fans even know they have a men's basketball team?

 

[Calsthebomb]

Who cares?

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

This was a real let down thread until I kept reading. Finally some understood the comments. Whew...

Who'd a thunk I would. Blind squirrels and all I guess.

 

[AnarchoNeoLuddite]

Do Texas fans even know they have a men's basketball team?

Yeah i wonder if ku brings fans in to Austin like we do in every SEC town?

 

[BBUK]

Who'd a thunk I would. Blind squirrels and all I guess.

Nah, you got one good eye... Someone told me..

 

[BBUK]

Reading comprehension needs to be taught better in school..

Even "Da Fuzz" understood...

 

[Ripcord65]

No one will ever convince me that Mo Bamba wrote that. Somebody has become his PR person.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

Nah, you got one good eye... Someone told me..

Lol, quite true. Blind in one see ok with the other. The SEC was thinking of sending me to ref school. Had to let them know I'm over qualified.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

The article made it clear enough that I question the motive of the OP. Was it a stupid moment ? Or was it a manipulation with a purpose ?

 

[2Dope15]

He is basically saying we are not being greedy because we want him and all the top recruits. We are just being hungry to win all the time. nothing wrong with that.

 

[Poetax]

Is this an indication that he isn't coming to Kentucky? There is no doubt that he doesn't see UK as hungry when it comes to recruiting. We might have an unusually big appetite, but we are not by any measure, hungry. I can only assume he sees UK as greedy. And that seems like a negative.

What's your take on the statement?

I'm hungry, it isn't like we won a NC yesterday. We need to probably stop analyzing every little thing these kids say. Wish we could have gotten Knox.