Posted by Pharzeone:

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by Allanfan20:

Couple things I learned from being friends with players that are currently in the NBA. Many of them have publicists that shape their public personas and we really no nothing about them. One of the most loved players at my University was a smart guy, great speaker, outgoing, engaging in interviews, always quick to lend a helping hand. But in his private life he was honestly one of the worst people I have ever met in my life. He was loved statewide but was honestly a jerk. We really don't know these people.

Ray?

I will not answer that and let you draw your own conclusions

No doubt. I hear stories and it runs across the gambit. MJ, Magic and Malone are classic examples. Seen as great guys by the public during their playing career but by their teammates and those around them are known as jerks. Jason Williams is another one. I recall when the news came out about the shooting and how shock some people were because of all the great press he received during his career and others (mostly ex-teammates) not really shocked by the news.

I'm with you. I stopped really thinking that I knew anything about these guys a few years ago. Some athletes and celebrities are great at handling the press. The reality is that you really don't know anyone until you actually KNOW THEM. Think about all those people that we work with everyday. How often are you shocked when you see how they live outside of the office. Often times they are 100% opposites of the personality they give off at work. The cute little Accountant who wears glasses and won't look anyone in the eye is actually an agressive ho bag in the clubs. You never know. Basketball players are no different.

Posted by Bippity10:

The cute little Accountant who wears glasses and won't look anyone in the eye is actually an agressive ho bag in the clubs.