Yes, there are more layers to the story of the Coach Jackson firing, but it is sure convenient for a team that is attempting to move to San Francisco.
Imagine if Christians in this country said we’re tired of this anti-religious bigotry, and boycotted the Warriors.
Well it was a nice dream.
Sounds that way from the excerpt. The Orwellian concept of thought crime has taken firm root.
I heard he fired an assistant coach in front of the players without approval from ownership. Plus lots of other issues. Sounds like he needs to learn how to manage.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2055226-mark-jackson-speaks-on-being-dismissed-as-golden-state-warriors-coach
Jackson, an ordained minister, has long worn his beliefs squarely to sleeve. In some ways, it's what helped bolster his relationship with Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala, both noted Christians.
Back in March, ESPN's Ethan Sherwood Strauss dove a bit deeper into the role religion had begun to play in how Jackson's tenure was being viewed.
If you’re looking for a reason as to why a seemingly successful coach lacks fan support, you might tilt your head in this direction. The Bay Area isn’t the Bible Belt, after all. According to The Atlantic, it’s actually the least religious major metro area of the country, with only 24 percent of residents claiming “very religious” status.
Not Again! That Carte Blanc is being overused and will soon wear out it’s (enforced) welcome. It getting as bad as the Taliban over here.
I had a feeling something was up..his firing didn’t pass the smell test especially since he is a really good coach..our country is being destroyed one by one..a person who says anything against gay marriage is fired and his livelihood taken away from him..just watch they are going after the Orlando Magic owner next he is a against gay marriage
On the one hand, he lost his job. On the other hand, it was the Warriors. Things even out.
There’s anecdotal evidence that Jackson’s religiosity helps the Warriors. The quite religious Jermaine O’Neal signed a reasonable contract with Golden State. Noted Christian Andre Iguodala built a relationship with Jackson before heading west from Denver. In Iguodala’s introductory news conference, he mentioned getting to know Curry (and Kevin Durant) over chapel sessions at the 2010 world championships.
By all indications, the great majority of Warriors players like how faith intermingles with work. And this is where a certain sweet-shooting superstar comes into the picture. Curry, who points to the heavens after every 3-pointer, likes Golden State’s locker room culture.
http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/tag/_/name/mark-jackson
They should be sued out of business. Gay is the new Race card.
Hiring a coach who is a minority and completely supportive of of The G Word is going to be difficult.
What'd Jackson do, say "I'll pray for you"? < /sarc >